Fashion & Style: Makeup for Asians

Struggling to find the best brand of makeup or way of applying it? Here’s a complete list of dos and don’ts for Asians… makeup-wise.

DON’T

• Wear too much eyeliner
• Have too much blue/green eyeshadow
• Choose an eyeshadow color that’s too dark
• Wear false eyelashes that look too long and fake
• Attempt to change the lightness or darkness of your skin tone with a completely different shade of foundation. It will end up looking like a mask.
• Use a heap of glittery eyeshadow
• Use tester lipsticks straight onto your lips. It’s unhygienic. Smudge some onto your fingers before applying

DO

• Look out for foundation that has yellow undertones
• Test your foundation on your jawline first
• Use lots of sky blue. Asian skin loves that color!
• Store lipstick and perfume in the refrigerator. It’ll last longer
• Outline your lips in pencil before you apply lipstick or gloss if you don’t want your lipstick to feather
• Always, ALWAYS wash off your makeup before bed

Some brands that most asians prefer to use include: MAC, Shiseido, Lancome, and Estee Lauder. Browse around for a favorite brand. Personally, I prefer