What Is The Difference Between American And Korean Makeup Products

American and Korean Makeup styles aren't glaringly different – but there are preferences that set the two apart. In media, the latter is much more than youth and skin oriented, while the former is all about that kontour (sorry). Patently, there is plenty of overlap, and while no rules are set up in stone, there are some trends that definitely lean towards i side more than than the other. While I don't play favorites, it's ever fun to compare, right?

BASE

Dewy reigns supreme in South korea, with an emphasis on healthy, glowing skin. A smooth, luminous complexion is every bit must, and skincare is where it all begins. The ten-step Korean skincare routine keeps skin looking flawless, with or without foundation. BB creams or cushion makeup are favorites–with buildable coverage that leaves skin looking airbrushed to perfection.

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Matte or dewy – what's your preference? While the western world isn't as obsessed with sheen (or are nosotros?), that aforementioned goal of clear, radiant skin transcends borders.

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Eyes AND BROWS

Koreans tend to keep things more simple. With a elementary drag of puppy liner, and some shadow and highlight to accentuate (or create) aegyo sal, a typical eye look is bright, natural and youthful. Brows are usually on the straighter and fuller side–another key to looking more fresh.

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Western makeup is fond of the true cat or smokey center, and thick, lush lashes to brand things more sultry. While brow shapes are varied, a thicker brow is often desired (so long, pencil thin brows of the '90s and early '00s). A loftier arch adds definition to the face, with angles especially flattering to a rounder face.

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Chroma

A fresh-faced glow is a pop Korean await, so blush is typically applied with a light hand. Placement is quite high on the cheekbones or highlighter instead of blush is used to accentuate a dewy glow. Pale colors, such as light pink, peach or even lavender are preferred.

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Stateside, blush is traditionally practical on the apples. Bronzer or contour powder is a pop choice under the cheekbones in order to sculpt the face. Definition is fundamental.

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LIPS

When it comes to lips, different Korea's 10-footstep peel intendance regimen, less is more. The ever pop gradient lip (darker color in the centre of the mouth, lighter colour on the edges) is often accomplished simply past applying the colour into the middle of the lips and blending out. Otherwise, a simple swipe of colored lip lotion volition do.

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If Instagram is the Bible, when information technology comes to lips, Kylie is king. Lips are overlined, accentuated, and contoured; and lately, matte shades have been a social media favourite. Glitter lips, as seen on Naomi Campbell at the VMAs, are besides making a splash online.