How to Select Eye Makeup That Complements Asian Coloring
For many years, Asian beauties defined their eyes with black and brown eye pencils. The modern era offers a subtle twist on these beauty staples and invites experimentation with other shades and mediums.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Eye Shadow
- Eye Shadow Brushes
- Eyebrow Brushes
- Eyebrow Pencils
- Eyebrow Powders
- Eyelash Curlers
- Eyeliners
- Liquid Eyeliners
- Mascara
- Waterproof Mascaras
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Remember your options. Pencil liners, liquid liners and shadows, alone or in combination, will add definition and sophistication to your eyes.
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Look for modern shades of brown and black. You're sure to find an espresso with a subtle shimmer or a coal with a glint of sparkle.
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Go for the color. Asian eyes look stunning in shades of plum, raisin and gray.
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Consider shadow compacts that offer a gradation of color, if you wish to give your eyes depth. Start with the darker shade at the lash line, finishing with the lightest shade near the brow.
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Wear black or dark gray mascara. Curl your lashes to open up your eyes, and consider adding a few false lashes at the outside ends for a sexy wink.
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Tips & Warnings
Have a makeup artist do your eyes to get an idea of what application and color scheme suit your eye shape and makeup needs. Most local department store makeup counters offer free sessions.
Wear long-wearing and waterproof formulas in the summer to avoid running liners or streaking mascaras.
Experiment with softer colors in the warmer months - just remember that your eye and hair color may be too deep to support the palest pastel shades.
Always keep a steady hand when curling eyelashes to avoid pulling lashes out.
Never apply false eyelash glue directly to your eye.
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Comments
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Jun 30, 2006
I am Asian, and as an Asian we don't really need to use any black eye liner or mascara. I find using sparkle eyeshadow (cream type) creates a nice look, drawing attention to your eyes, making the color darker near your eyes, then gradually lighter when you get to your eyebrows. The nicest color for Asian eyes are light colors, such as pinks and purples. Try it. -
Jun 30, 2006
I am Asian, and as an Asian we don't really need to use any black eye liner or mascara. I find using sparkle eyeshadow (cream type) creates a nice look, drawing attention to your eyes, making the color darker near your eyes, then gradually lighter when you get to your eyebrows. The nicest color for Asian eyes are light colors, such as pinks and purples. Try it.
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Feb 23, 2006
With one-lidded eyes, the eyeshadow should never go above the crease of your eyes. This will make it look more natural but still have a hint of makeup. Also the best eyeshadows colors are plum and brown.
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Feb 23, 2006
With one-lidded eyes, the eyeshadow should never go above the crease of your eyes. This will make it look more natural but still have a hint of makeup. Also the best eyeshadows colors are plum and brown.
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Dec 28, 2005
Since Asian eyes lack a large eyelid, I take dark shadows and use them as liners. I tend not to smudge the bottom because that looks messy, but smudging the top makes the eyes look deep. I recommend burgundy-brown, any dark green, charcoal grey and deep plum. Apply a sheer gold eyeshadow from the top of your crease to your eyebrows. Curl your lashes and put on 3 coats of lengthening mascara.
