Eyeshadow Tips: How To Apply Dark Eye Makeup on Asians
10 January 2007
Request from Cherrybread:
I’ve always wanted to know how to apply dark makeup without closing up the eyes like stars in Hong Kong. Will you be able to tell me how to create an evening look, like how Kathy Chow has it please?
Dark eye makeup is like the makeup equivalent of lingerie. It can make you feel sexy and drive them boys crazy. But unlike Caucasians, us Asians often do not have deep-set creases so extra care should be taken when using dark eye makeup.
To do dark eye makeup without closing up your eyes, simply follow the tips below:
* Pick the right color. If you look at pictures of Hong Kong celebrities, they seldom use black or really dark colors like you see on the runway. Instead, opt for something a little softer like navy, plums, rich coppers or charcoals just like Gillian here. Alternatively, if you insist on using black, limit them to the area close to your lash line.
* Choose a shimmery/metallic formula over a matte one to help add extra sparkles to your eyes.
* Highlight the inner corner of your eyes and brow bone with a shimmery color – it is a must!
* Never forget to apply false lashes especially when you are using really dark colors. It will help make your eyes look a lot bigger and balance the whole look just like Kathy here. My favorite brand of falsies is Ardell. They are cheap, super easy to use and work just as great as the MAC and Shu Uemura ones.
* Skip lining your waterline with a dark eyeliner if you have small eyes. It is true that it will make your eyes pop but it will also make them smaller. Layer on the mascara on your lower lashes instead.
* Brush a tinted brow gel along your eyebrows to keep them neat and understated. You will hardly see Hong Kong celebrities walking around with dark eyebrows and dark eye makeup.
* Make sure you blend and blend the color. Slapping on a really dark color without blending will only land you a role like that little kid in The Grudge.
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Hey Phyllis,
Thank you sooooo much! Where you find these pics too? i can never find examples to show and ask people!
Anyway, your so great! thank you!!!
xx
veryy verry nice!
wow i lov eher eyes
i look forward to the tutorial ^^ thanks for your hard work~!
how about a tut on how elva hsiao achieves that dark dark look for her eyes. so dark that the whole eye seems to consists of the dark iris only no whites of the eye can be seen
yes please please do a asian eye tut! with step by step instructions/photos!
Can u please do a tutorial on Jolin Tsai’s makeup for her recent album? I believe the main focus is on the eyes which is the “dark” eye makeup. Thanks a ton.
yeah i really like the dark eye look…like sometimes its hard for me to do the dramatic look cus it makes my eyes loook smaller. btw i have like round eyes double eyelids too. x_x i like the dark make up eye cus it makes me look older
Cherrybread, I just got these pictures from those Asian forums.
Hi Phyllis,
i really like your blog. Im asian too and im happy i saw your blog! really nice and informative!
More power! =)
- khymm
Hi Phyllis, I would like to ask you, For this tutorial if you use a different color eye liner will it still look good? like if you used like a Turquoise or Gold eyeliner and use the white for the bottom and a little black at the top will it look as good as the black eyeliner?
I LOVE LOVE LOVE her hair!
If you use a turquoise/gold eyeliner instead of black, it will still work but the effect will not quite be the same.
All your tips have been very informative…your site is FABULOUS! who is this Kathy? (her last name?) i wanted to google her to pick up more looks.
p.s. can you please do some of Hyori Lee’s looks? i think she has such a beautiful face!
haha it’s so werid, i was looking for tips for dark eyes. So, i can match with my outfit. And it appeared on google, “your page” haha those eyes are GREAT! i think i would love to try it. THANKS!
-jade-
p.s
please email me more about tips for makeup
jade_modae7@hotmali.com
I love your blog and all the review and tips.
Which celebrity is in this picture? If you have any tips or ideas on how to do hair like this, email me when you get a chance
Thanks so much for the blog again
nannccyy@yahoo.com
Hey Phyllis!
I know what a water line is…but every time i put eyeliner there…it fades away!!!
help!!!
thanx
xxx
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