Everyone will look their best for the fast approaching Chinese New Year, and you can’t lose out. Stun your friends and family with your perfectly pulled-off look, and stay poised and fabulous for every gathering and selfie. Here are 3 makeup looks to consider this Chinese New Year!
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AU NATUREL
With Au Naturel, you look like you own that glowing complexion, radiant cheeks, and pink healthy lips. Your look screams Natural Goddess, and friends and family will gush about how perfect you look.
Here is what you should do to achieve a natural and flawless look:
- Start your beauty regime a week before. That healthy radiant glow does not happen overnight. In the week leading up to Chinese New Year, get more rest and drink tons of water. In the shower, scrub yourself all over, exfoliate, tone, and moisturise. Stop procrastinating, and apply those masks and creams to keep your skin taut and clean.
- On the actual day, prepare your skin with the right amount of moisturiser to ensure that your skin will not dry out, and will look fresh through the day.
- Apply a layer of light-weight bb foundation, a dash of peachy pink blusher, with a good coating of lengthening mascara (be sure to get one that is water-proof and won’t clump). Your eyebrows frame your face, so don’t forget to define them with a good eyebrow pencil and you’ll be ready for the day!
2. ORIENTAL
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Older folks love a traditional and more oriental look. If you’re visiting your partner’s family, this look would impress and gain their approval. Older folks neither like makeup that is faint (too pale), nor strong (too overpowering). Do play it right by focusing on red lips, and drawing attention to the eyes. Skip the heavy blushers and fanciful eyeshadow.
- Exfoliate your lips and moisturise before putting on make-up. Choose a bright lip colour (think red) and do your necessary contouring. Do apply a little shimmer or bronzer on your cheeks for that glowing look. Work the eyeliner and mascara for a complete look.
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- Especially for ladies, avoid wearing dark colours and stick to auspicious ones such as red and pink. Pick out a cheongsam or changshan(for the gentlemen), and be prepared to receive compliments from your relatives and friends.
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- Accessorise with dainty earrings and a bracelet. Don’t forget to bring along a handbag (to contain those red packets) for a complete put together look.
3. GLAMOROUS
So you wanna look like a Kardashian or Korea’s sexist woman, Hyuna? To receive compliments on how much you’ve matured into a young adult, you just have to follow the simple steps below to achieve a look that turns heads.
- This look will need layers of contouring on the jawline, and heavy eyeshadows. It is important to apply a good primer before proceeding with the makeup. We feel that the highly-raved, Benefit The Porefessional Primer, is a good choice to prime and prep your face. Look at how our Singapore blogger, Yina Goh, has reviewed this awesome-posum product!
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- To start off your make-up, apply a right shade of foundation on your face and neck. We absolutely love Wet-n-wild‘s foundation. It provides a full coverage and is very affordable.
- Ditch that 2015 baking method, apply only a sufficient amount of highlighter on your nose bridge and contour your jawline with a bronzer that doesn’t look too harsh on your skin tone.
- Someone once said, your eyes are the key to your soul. This is the perfect time to make use of that new palette you’ve gotten last christmas. If you are looking for a palette, we highly-recommend Urban Decay’s Smoky Palette, it has a detailed look book. With it, you can learn 4 amazing ways to achieve a smoky look! Simple and convenient!
- Lastly, in the midst of all that heavy contouring and smoky eyes, you will need to a nude shade of lip stick! Glossy, satin, velvet or matte, it is up to you to decide on how you want your lips to look. Be sure to choose one that will take you from day to night!
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