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Putting Your Best Face Forward:
Fashion and No-Makeup Makeup
When I moved to Korea, one of the first things I noticed was that the women always looked so put together. Even if they were just going to the 7-Eleven to buy a pack of pads, their hair, clothes, and shoes would be completely on point. Or it could be snowing, and I’d peer out the bus window to see a woman in heels trudging—er, delicately stepping—through the snow to get to work. How was she going to last all day in a pair of wet pumps?
This was the opposite of my approach. I could clean up nice, but the rest of the time, who cares? I’d gladly walk in a Starbucks with tweaked-out bedhead and sweats that I’d slept in and stand in line behind a bunch of girls who looked pretty much the same. Even for Angelenos and New Yorkers, the concept of trying to look good at all times is foreign.
Growing up, I remember a blowout family fight before a trip to Hawaii. My mom insisted that my brother change out of his sweatpants and into jeans because we were “going to the airport.” I sided with my brother because I had my own plans to wear sweats and wanted be as comfortable as possible on that long 6 A.M flight.
It seemed bizarre to me that my mom would want us to be presentable when we were just going to curl up and go to sleep, but after living in Korea, I came to understand that caring about appearance was part of her heritage. Korean culture cares a lot about doing and being your best. Whether it’s career, academics, or personal achievements, people want to know that they gave it their all, and it’s natural that this would trickle into how you look: They want to put their best face forward. Literally.
Korea is also a fast-fashion and fashion-forward culture. You could be forgiven for spending hours online looking at Seoul street-style blogs, or getting caught gawking on the street at some girl whose outfit you’re trying to memorize so you can copy it later.
Trend spotting is relatively easy in Seoul, because when a trend hits, everyone is taking part. Compared with the population of the United States (which was 319 million as of 2014), Korea is tiny, with just 51 million people, but more than 10 million—roughly 20 percent of the country—reside in Seoul. That’s more people in one place than in New York City (8.5 million), and the metropolitan population of Seoul is the second largest in the world after Tokyo. The concentration of people in Seoul makes for a remarkably urban and sophisticated culture on the whole, and one that’s constantly hungry for the next big thing. When a trend is sparked by a celebrity’s new lip color or haircut, it’s very apparent that something’s happening, because you’ll see girls rocking it every which way you turn. When actress Ko Joon Hee came out with a short bob in a drama, so did many of my colleagues that season. I even wondered if I should take the plunge and get the cut myself.
Korean companies are also experts at fast-tracking trendy products to market, both in beauty and in fashion, so you can see something on a popular drama or on the runway and add a much cheaper version to your closet just a month or two later. I hate having the same things as other people, but when you see it that often, you start to experience a bit of fashion FOMO. I know, I know—that’s not the deepest thing I’ve ever said, but I’m being honest here.
When I’m in New York, the threads I wear that get the most compliments are all things I got from Korean boutiques. Italian men have complimented my flats and women in SoHo have asked me where I got my jacket. Some were shocked when I mentioned it was from a small boutique in Seoul, but those more familiar with Korean fashion always responded with “Of course it is, I should have guessed!”
So Korea does have fashion down, with the cutest clothes sans expensive prices, but such fast fashion does have its downsides. The biggest is that many stores are one-size-fits-all, (meaning small), which isn’t very inclusive and can make anyone who’s not that one size feel pretty darn inadequate. Seoul is currently experiencing an influx of foreign stores such as Forever 21, H&M, and Zara, and these stores are having a good influence in the size department; some local lines are increasing their size range.
I was never a brand whore before coming to Korea, but a few years after I arrived, I must have blacked out while shopping. When I came to, I was the semi-proud owner of a (totally over my budget) Chanel flap bag. My colleagues, who knew that I once despised the luxury-brand game, teased me relentlessly. “You’ve become fully Korean,” they said, and when I went home, my sister joked that Korea had changed me. But I quickly changed back, and the Chanel now sits in its dust bag, gathering dust. So as much as some parts of Korean culture rubbed off on me, there are others that just didn’t stick—and my bank account is pretty thankful for that.
The Elephant in the Room: Plastic Surgery in Korea
I want to address the topic of plastic surgery in Korea, because you’ve likely heard about it already, and Korea has the highest per capita rate of cosmetic surgeries in the world. One of my pet peeves is the belief, popular outside of Asia, that surgery is done to look more Western and less Asian. I don’t believe this is the whole story or the main factor. Instead, I think the popularity of plastic surgery comes from Korean culture’s pressure to strive for and achieve perfection.
All cultures value attractiveness, but with a rising economy, money to spend, and a highly competitive atmosphere, Korean men and women find it necessary to invest in plastic surgery to remain in the game. Beauty, like wealth or social status, is a privilege that grants its owner many advantages.
I personally have no problem with plastic surgery. But as with any beauty procedure or treatment, plastic surgery becomes a problem when it’s no longer done in moderation. For example, if someone is prioritizing cosmetic procedures over necessary health care, spending beyond their budget, or obsessing about completely changing the way they look, then any of these could be a sign that they’re at risk for taking it too far.
I think it’s a healthier and better option to invest in and partake in the Korean mindset of skin care. Skin care is noninvasive and less expensive, and clear, healthy skin makes people feel and look better. And they still get to look like themselves!
Gender Equality in Skin Care
Korean men are just as meticulous as women when it comes to their appearance. Many times I’ve been in a salon—from an expensive one in Cheongdam-dong for a cut and color to a local, more affordable chain for a blow out—and looked around to find myself outnumbered by men five to one. Heads deep in the shampoo bowls to my right and left, men.
If you’ve ever wondered how or why Korean men have the most awesome heads of hair, it’s because they really do invest a lot of time and money in it. For example, man perms are pretty popular. But before you think *NSYNC-era Justin Timberlake curls, it’s really more of a body wave, which adds a little volume to otherwise very straight hair. You probably wouldn’t even notice it unless you were deliberately looking for it. Instead, you’d just spot some guy with a fabulous head of hair and think, Swoon. What a hunk!
Korean men have a greater appetite for cosmetics and skin care than their American counterparts, and the general (non-dancing and -singing) male population in Seoul is well versed in skin care. Most Korean brands have lines of men’s products, which are often very similar to the standard line, but tweaked with guy-friendly packaging and fragrances. All young men in Korea do mandatory military service (they serve from twenty-one to twenty-four months), and some brands even have products specifically targeted to military men—think skin-friendly camo war paint with a built-in SPF and special wipes to remove it. Skin-care stores that deliberately set up shop near military bases are usually bustling and probably would not be a bad place to hang out if you’re a single lady looking for love.
Hellen Choo, the founder and CEO of Swagger (a Korean male cosmetics line) confirmed that a lot of Korean men are also not afraid to add a BB cream or tinted moisturizer to their routine to help even out their skin tone, especially before important events like job interviews or dates.
Meet Your New Beauty Icons: Korean Air Flight Attendants
I noticed it first on my Korean Air flight from Los Angeles to Seoul. I was not wearing sweatpants (my mom’s pleading for her children to look nice at the airport finally sank in), and my flight started off business as usual. I bumped my way down the aisle, looking for my seat, while hoping there was still room for my carry-on in the overhead and keeping my fingers crossed that the person sitting next to me wouldn’t be a creep who tried to make small talk for thirteen hours.
Score! I found a space in the overhead, and as I struggled to hoist my suitcase up, a soft, singsongy voice offered to help me. I gratefully accepted, and as I turned, I was immediately in awe of a beautiful woman with a peaceful smile and not a hair out of place. Not only was I impressed with how she handled my bag as if it weighed only five pounds, but her porcelain skin was absolutely radiant.
I sank into my seat with my mouth slightly open and blatantly stared—I guess the creep on this flight was me. When I went to the bathroom, there was a bottle of something called “essence” next to the sink, and when I returned to my seat, the woman next to me was already in full-on sheet mask glory. Hmm, I thought. I’m no dummy—something was going on here.
The attendant who had helped me wasn’t the only one who was glowing—the entire cabin crew looked downright ethereal. Spending hours in drying atmospheres and breathing recycled air was a huge part of their jobs, so how did they keep it up? On domestic American flights, the crew always looked a little more haggard, and with that much travel, who could blame them? But everyone who worked for Korean Air had a crisp uniform; hair in a tight, low bun with a blue pin (a Korean Air trademark); black shoes with a low, chunky heel; and smooth, clear skin. And other than a slight pink tint to the lips, it looked as if they were wearing hardly any makeup—definitely no caked-on foundation. This “no-makeup makeup” look seemed effortless and natural, yet polished and miles away from my own no-makeup days. I wanted to know all their secrets: What skin-care products did they use? What was in their makeup bags? (If I’d known where they were stowed, I would have snuck a peek during meal service.) But could it just be products? Maybe there was something in the water . . .
#sokosecret: If you’re traveling, a good way to combat low humidity in airplanes is regularly spritzing with a facial mist that contains humectants, which will help keep you hydrated. Keep in mind that facial sprays that are just water will actually dehydrate your skin even more.
Pack Your Makeup Bags
I’d soon come to find that although Korean Air flight attendants go through strict makeup classes for appearance and etiquette, this “no-makeup makeup” look was everywhere in Seoul. A few months later, I finally learned how to re-create it for myself. There are some subtle techniques involved, but they’re easy to master. Here’s the basic equipment you need to pull it off—no life vest or seat belts required.
The BB Cream
An all-in-one moisturizer with a tinted color for coverage, BB cream, was created in Germany. It was originally a formula to help moisturize and cover up postsurgical scars, but women soon started to discover and appreciate its cosmetic uses—especially Korean women, who were frustrated with the makeup options already on the market.
Traditional foundation covered stuff up, but its positive qualities ended there. It often appeared flaky and caked on and felt like wearing a coat of paint. To add insult to injury, it also dried skin out and wasn’t good for your skin, which definitely did not jibe with Koreans’ skin-first philosophy. Korean cosmetic companies took the original concept of BB cream and evolved it into something that would cover up imperfections, but also prep and moisturize while providing antiaging and brightening properties and sun protection.
Now almost every cosmetics company (not just Korean) has added a BB cream to its line, but not all are created equal. Some are just modified foundations, without the beneficial ingredients or effects, so read the label carefully. Unfortunately, there’s not much shade variation in Korean skin tone, so many companies don’t offer a huge range of shades. However, this is changing, and more companies with an eye on the global market are stepping it up.
My picks:
Missha M Perfect Cover BB Cream is what put the brand Missha on the map. It blends naturally, evens out skin tone, and creates a flawless finish, all with SPF 42/PA+++.
Skin79 Super+ Beblesh Balm Triple Functions has Korean beauty cult status. For light skin tones, this BB offers brightening, antiaging properties with SPF 25/PA++.
Klairs Illuminating Supple Blemish Cream is a light and nongreasy formula that delivers skin-hydrating benefits with hyaluronic acid, aloe, and SPF 40/PA++.
The CC cream (or color correcting cream), offers the same benefits as the BB such as antiaging properties, hydration, SPF, and coverage, but goes on a little more sheer, is less heavy in consistency, and has a more natural look. CC creams vary from brand to brand, so this might not be the case for all CC creams on the market, but you can sample a few to find one that has the results you’re looking for.
Now some companies are even offering DD creams (which typically stands for “daily defense”) and such, but don’t take them seriously unless you can actually see what makes the formula different. Innovation takes more than just marching down the alphabet, so a lot of these smell like a gimmick. A future ZZ cream would seem suspicious to me.
My picks:
Banila Co It Radiant CC Cream blends in seamlessly to hydrate, prime, conceal, and protect (SPF 30 PA++ broad spectrum) your skin. Leaves you with a radiant, glowing complexion that will last all day.
Banila Co. It Radiant CC Melting Foundation is a hydrating CC and foundation duo with SPF 32/PA++ that blends in creamy but finishes lightweight and matte.
The Cushion Compact
The cushion compact is an upgrade to the form and application of a BB cream. The formula has all the properties (coverage, antiaging, brightening, hydrating, moisturizing, and SPF protection), but the application and tool used in the compact allows for a very sheer, natural application. Developed in 2007 by researchers at AmorePacific, the cushion compact solved several makeup problems in one fell swoop: It was easy to carry, went on lighter than cake makeup, and wasn’t drying like a powder. Now, it’s estimated that an IOPE Air Cushion XP (the original) is sold every six seconds in Korea, and it’s easy to see why: They’re just freaking awesome.
The cushion that holds the makeup is specially designed not to dry out (even if you accidentally leave it open sometimes, like I do) and the applicator sponge is designed to not absorb the makeup, which means more goes on the skin. It’s incredibly easy and fast to apply—you tap the applicator on the cushion, then tap it on your skin—and to retouch throughout the day because it isn’t a heavy cream. The makeup itself is lightweight and usually formulated with an SPF of 30 or above. Plus, it just gives you a glow—and that’s what this is all about, right?
My picks:
IOPE Air Cushion XP is the first and original cushion compact (in the world!). The cooling, refreshing formula is SPF 50+/PA+++ and can be applied at the start of your makeup routine and throughout the day for a dewy, hydrated glow.
AmorePacific Color Control Cushion Compact also delivers a flawless, luminous complexion. Its superstar antioxidant ingredient, green tea, brightens and hydrates, and the product has SPF 50+ broad spectrum protection.
Banila Co. VV Bouncing Cushion provides full coverage of blemishes, fine lines, and uneven skin tone without cakiness and finishes off with silky matte coverage with SPF 50+/PA+++. The formula is dispensed using the brand’s Mega Pump Up System—just push down on the circular rim for the foundation to appear.
Want to stick to something with more coverage? Try these foundations.
Son & Park Skin Fit Foundation is such an innovative approach to foundation because it’s in stick form and has essence in the center of its formula! Plus, it offers sun protection of SPF 45/PA++.
Son & Park Air Chou Foundation applies on creamy and finishes off with a natural, matte finish. The light coverage leaves skin looking bright and soft all day long. Recommended for combination to oily skin types.
The Eyeliner
Koreans are obsessed with having very bright eyes, and some girls even wear “big-eye” contact lenses, which enlarge the irises to almost anime proportions. But the easier, more comfortable, everyday staple is eyeliner. They use gel pots, pen liners, liquid liners, and pencils, but it’s ever present and almost always black or brown. And rather than a sweeping cat eye or a heavily lined lower lid, it’s usually a subtle look that follows the natural shape of the eye.
My picks:
Clio Waterproof Pen Liner has achieved holy grail eyeliner status. The brush-tip pen applicator allows for a precise line that lasts all day and night, and it’s easy to remove with an oil cleanser or makeup remover.
Clio Gelpresso Pencil Gel Liner is a versatile, long-wearing shimmery and creamy eyeliner that glides on effortlessly.
Clio Gel Liner and Brow Pot is a creamy gel liner and brow powder duo that ensures all-day wear. It comes conveniently packaged with a two-sided brush for brow and eyeliner application.
The Eyebrow Pencil
I’ve always had little stubby, fuzzy caterpillar eyebrows because I take after my dad. He looks as if he has two monarch butterflies about to hatch on his forehead (sorry, Dad, love you!). I’ve had to shape and elongate them for as long as I can remember, and I normally don’t leave the house without drawing them in.
In high school, they looked like they were Sharpied in, because I was always trying to emulate the thin arches I’d see on celebrities. But in Korea, women avoid overplucking and dramatic shapes and focus instead on enhancing the natural shape they have. Also, thick, full eyebrows can make you look more youthful, while drawn-on arches can add years to your face.
I’ve learned that the trick to eyebrows is making sure I’m not just going with a shape that’s trendy, but one that is actually pleasing with my face and eyes. Makeup trends come and go, but they’re not as cyclical as fashion, and they require more personalization to get them right.
My picks:
Lioele Artist Eyebrow Pencil is an all-in-one eyebrow pencil with a retractable pencil and brow brush that helps fill in your brows for a natural, full look.
Innisfree Eco Design Eyebrow Pencil is the ultimate eyebrow pencil that you never have to sharpen. Twist to reveal the angled tip and use it to reshape and define your brows naturally.
The Faceshop Lovely ME:EX Design My Eyebrow is another eyebrow pencil that twists up and has a sturdy spoolie on the other end to brush away harsh lines for a natural, full brow.
The Lip Tint
The actresses on Korean dramas have a way of sparking a beauty trend and making it spread like wildfire. In some cases, these trends go global and aren’t even about Korean-branded items. My Love from Another Star was a hugely popular Korean drama about a real star (as in fell from the heavens and now lives on Earth) who falls in love with a celebrity star, played by actress Jeon Ji Hyun. She wore a certain lip color from Iope, and it sold out globally after the episode aired. Within days, the only ones available were on eBay with jacked-up prices (no thanks!).
Korean girls also tend to eschew a heavy lip in favor of tints and stains, and a vivid lip (whether it is perfectly manicured or smudged as if you sucked on a pink lollipop) makes your clean, clear skin look even brighter.
#sokosecret: Lip stains applied in the center (as in a gradient lip) are so popular because it draws the eye to the fullest part of the lip and makes the wearer look younger.
My picks:
Son & Park Air Tint Lip Cube a vibrant and creamy tint that has a matte finish.
3CE Water Tint boosts your natural lip color with a pigment-rich tint and creates a moisturizing layer to lock in the moisture.
Son & Park Lip Crayon is a playful fusion between lipstick and lip tint.
Tony Moly Petite Bunny Gloss Bar is a gloss with a slight tint, a fruity flavor, and tons of moisture. Bonus: bunny ear packaging.
The Highlighter
No, not a bright yellow marker, but a pearly, dusty shadow or a shimmery, pearlized cream that catches the light. A highlighter adds dimension to the face and helps create that dewy glow. Yes, it’s true: You want a naturally dewy glow, but you can also enhance it with a bit of highlighting.
Although women in Korea do use contouring to make the jaw, and face as a whole, look smaller, it isn’t overdone. Shading can look heavy and like a throwback to our mothers’ generation, and that, my friends, is not the goal. Instead, a little highlighter helps draw attention to the parts of your face that are naturally the slimmest and the areas that you want to, um, highlight.
So to start, first dab the highlighter on the areas the sunshine naturally hits, like the tops of the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, chin, and forehead, then a bit under the eyes. I know, you’re probably like, “Under the eyes? Um, no way am I highlighting my bags.” But hear me out: The Koreans actually have a term—aegyo-sal—for the cute little “pudge” that shows up under your eyes when you’re smiling. A dab of highlighter under the eyes not only brightens them, but also can actually help you look cheerful and bright even when you’re totally pissed off.
So the next time your boss asks you to come in on a Saturday, just excuse yourself, take your highlighter to the bathroom, then come back and say, “No problem!” Your eyes will be smiling even if you aren’t.
My picks:
Son & Park Highlighter Cube preps your face for a glowing, fresh look. It’s iridescent, with hints of coral that will make your skin naturally luminous.
Etude House Dear Girls Big Eyes Maker is a light champagne-pink highlighter used to line underneath and the inner corners of the eyes for a bright, youthful look.
3CE Highlight Beam is a creamy illuminator that’s great for highlighting your cheeks, brow bones, nose, and even neck and shoulders.
The Toothbrush (And No, It’s Not for Brushing Brows)
In Korea, oral hygiene is not just a morning and night deal. In offices, such as a doctor’s clinic or even mine at Samsung, there will be rows of toothbrushes lined up in the bathroom, with the entire staff stopping in to brush after lunch. It’s normal to catch people brushing their teeth in a public restroom at school or in a shopping mall. And if someone doesn’t have a little toothbrush and toothpaste set in her makeup bag, you probably won’t have to look in too many other places to find it. It might even be stuck in the pencil holder on her desk. After all, you want your teeth to be in good shape so that they can pair with your perfect pink lips for a beautiful, beguiling smile.
The Techniques
Let me be clear: The “no-makeup makeup” look doesn’t necessarily mean you apply less makeup (are you beauty addicts breathing a sigh of relief?). It just means that you use different products and different techniques, and that your final look doesn’t come with a big, blinking arrow that says MAKEUP. Subtle is the name of the game.
Also, not every product and technique is going to work for everyone. You might not think a bright lip looks good on you, or your eyebrows might not require any touching up—awesome! Because your face is so uniquely you, you’re going to be the expert on your own look, and it might take some trial and error to hit on what you like best. But that trial and error is going to be super fun, so here are a few tricks of the trade for figuring out what’s the right look for you.
1. It all starts with the skin.
Your skin, and not a BB cream, is the true foundation of this look. You know that comprehensive, fully customizable skin-care routine that I went on and on about earlier? This is where it comes into play. You start there, because you want your skin to be prepped and moisturized properly before you even think about adding anything on top. Makeup keeps trending more and more natural, even in high fashion, which means that the importance of good skin isn’t going to go away anytime soon.
2. Then comes the good-for-you foundation.
After you’ve added your moisturizer, you’re going to want to protect your skin with sunscreen. Then dab on your BB cream, CC cream, or cushion compact (which will probably have SPF as well).
When I’m using a cushion compact, I start at the center of my face (my nose) and work out, because you want the outside to be the most natural to avoid a visible line where the makeup stops. We’ve all seen women whose faces are a different color from their necks, and this shall not be you!
With creams, feel free to use your fingertips, a makeup brush, or a beautyblender-type sponge, but the application is the same. Start at the center, work out, and blend well at the edges.
3. Draw your eyebrows in, not on.
For brunettes, a general rule of thumb is to choose a pencil that’s one shade lighter than your natural hair color. If you’re a blonde or have light hair, do the opposite and choose a color that’s one shade darker.
Fill in any sparse or undergrown areas from where your brows begin, in line with the edges of your nose (on the inside), to where they tail off. To find this ideal end point, imagine there’s a diagonal line going from the bottom of your nose to the outside corner of your eye and then extending on to your hairline. Stop there.
4. All about the eyes.
Save the smoke for the Korean BBQ joints, because it has no place in this look. A smoky eye is the opposite of understated beauty, and the goal here is to keep everything as natural as possible and just enhance the shape of your eyes. If you want your eyes to look rounder, you can line the entire top lid, but you can start in the middle or more toward the outer edge if you want to elongate the shape. Draw on a thin line, and don’t blend it.
Of course, long, lush eyelashes are a welcome addition to the eyes. Say hello to eyelash extensions. It’s common to get them done in Seoul to keep the eyes looking lush while avoiding the eyelash curler and mascara. I’ve had them done several times, and they’re especially great before photo shoots or events. I’ve even heard of women getting them when they’re about to have a baby, so they don’t look quite so bleary in delivery room photos!
5. Now we’re on to the cheeks.
Instead of smiling hard and applying blush on the apples of your cheeks (as we were always told to do) to create a flushed look, take your shimmery highlighter and smooth it along the cheekbones, nose, and forehead. Basically, this is your T-zone and also the areas that the sun naturally hits. It’s possible to get a little too highlighter happy and come out looking like a pearl, so use in moderation. Subtle is better, and dab a bit in the corners of and under your eyes for the aforementioned aegyo-sal.
6. The lips are the focal point of this look.
When they’re bright and vivid, it’s a good contrast and really shows off your beautiful skin. A pop of color is also good for all seasons, whether it’s winter or summer. You can carefully paint on the tint within your natural lip line, or just dab it in the center of the lips, which will make you look like you just finished a strawberry Blow Pop. I love how easy this is to achieve. Your finger is literally the best tool for it, and it’s a technique that’s hard to mess up. Most teenagers don’t even bother with blending—they just dab a dot in the center of their lips and call it a day. This look screams “I’m too cool and busy to even bother with a mirror” and is a sign of youth in makeup revolt.
7. This step is not a step.
It’s all about skipping . . . the powder. In Korean beauty culture, powder has largely become a thing of the past. Unless they’re extremely oily and need a powder to absorb some of the sebum, most Korean women don’t bother with it. A heavy, matte look is the antithesis of the fresh and dewy look we’re going for—which is not to be confused with shiny, of course.
8. Get dressed to impress.
Now that you’re looking like you just “woke up like this,” dress to impress for that sogaeting. Before online dating apps were popular, people filled their weekends with setups by mutual friends, and if they clean up nice to just run errands, you bet they pull out all the stops for their future significant others.
SKIN STORIES: Son Dae Sik
CEO OF SON & PARK AND OFFICIAL MAKEUP ARTIST FOR ACTRESS AND MODEL JEON JI HYUN
I believe that skin care is the most important part of your makeup routine. Without the proper prep, the condition of your skin has the potential to ruin your makeup for the day. I make sure to cleanse, then tone and exfoliate with the Son & Park Beauty Water to make sure my pores are cleansed properly. Then I apply serum. Last, I massage a light moisturizing cream into my skin for about three to five minutes. Massaging helps reduce swelling and helps the moisturizing ingredients penetrate.
The no-makeup makeup look is the look of choice in Korea right now, and this means using light and natural makeup to subtly enhance facial features. In theory it’s an easy technique, yet the hardest to actually get right.
Although it depends on her outfit and hair, Jeon Ji Hyun prefers lighter makeup. I have to say, she does fit the natural, no-makeup makeup look best, so I keep myself from using too many color cosmetics and use just subtle contouring techniques to enhance her features. For the drama Love from Another Star, I focused on creating a clean, dewy look with a pop of color on the lips. She trusts me completely because she knows I will always make sure that her look is simply perfect.
