Asian women are a small but growing portion of the Western World’s population, and though there are few makeup products made specifically for Asian women, most major labels run products that are ideal for Asian skin needs.
First, you need a foundation with yellow undertones in it to match your skin. This may make your skin appear more sallow than you want at first, but you can add non-yellow based color afterward to liven up your skin tone. However, you have to match your natural coloration at the base of this so your makeup’s overall results look effortless and flawless.
Cream-based concealers and foundations provide good coverage for all skin types, though most Asian women are blessed with small pores and few wrinkles, so powder coverage is an option for those who prefer it. Sweeps of a lighter, highlighting color should be used to give your face some more dimension.
Next, define your brows. Whereas black, Caucasion, and Middle Eastern women often struggle to tame eyebrows that are too thick and bushy, many Asian women have sparse eyebrows that instead need to be filled in. It’s not necessary to shape them into harsh arches, but take a dark brown eyeshadow and use gentle brush strokes to fill in sparse patches. You also might want to tweeze outliers to form more of a distinct shape to your eyebrows.
Eyeliner is an Asian girl’s best friend, because many Asian women don’t have the second eye crease or a lot of space between the eyelid and eyebrow to experiment with colors. Dark, winged lines on the upper lid, and sharp, thin lines on the lower lid draw attention to your lovely, dark eyes. A thin, dark brown eyeshadow line smudged into your crease, or where your crease would be, will make your eyes seem a lot fuller and bold.
Bronzer is great for a subtle, healthy glow on the face, and cherry red is a great color for the apples of the cheeks. Try to avoid yellow-based colors to keep your skin looking glowing. Lips are best kept subtle, with a reddish-pink tint and some lip gloss over that, if you prefer.
