Thursday, November 20, 2008

Makeup Tips For Asian Women

Finding the right makeup for Asian women begins with choosing the proper foundation. Asian women need foundation with yellow undertones, which can be difficult to find when so many mainstream foundations feature pink undertones. The best bet is to go with a mainstream line like MAC or L’Oreal, which separate their foundations into warm (yellow) or cool (pink) undertones, or try one of the new makeup lines created especially for Asian women, such as Zhen, Thi or EX1.
Makeup Trends For Asian Women
Once you have found the proper foundation, the next trick is enlarging your eyes. First apply a neutral color from the lash line to the brow to even out any discoloration. Then add a second color which matches the first but is slightly darker or deeper, just on the lid. Blend the border area of the two colors and you’ll have a natural but enhanced look. Finish by lightly lining the upper lid on the lash line with a liquid liner or push brush dipped in cream eyeliner or dark eye shadow (if you are using the shadow, wet the brush first). Don’t worry about whether you have a crease or not, as a crease defined with eye shadow is passé these days.
Asian women tend to have sparse eyelashes, so if this is a problem for you, finding a great mascara will be a big help. Mascaras with lengthening fibers in them such as Fiber Xtension by Shu Uemura, Lorac Lotsa Lash or Jane Hi Fiber are among the best kinds of makeup for Asian women