This year, why not be slightly more adventurous with your makeup for Chinese New Year? We don’t mean pulling out all the stops with OTT theatrical makeup, though – but rather, matching your makeup with your look of the day. Here are 4 totally wearable and easy-to-create looks:
Goes well with: Chiffon dresses or flowy tops, in nude or pastel shades
How to:
- Use a brightening primer to smooth away any visible pores or imperfections.
- Shade purple eyeshadow over your eyelids, and highlight the browbone with a pearly colour.
- Line your eyes and apply mascara to make them look bigger and wider.
- Finish with nude-toned lipstick or lipgloss.
Get the look with:
1) Covo HD Picturesque Primer, RM69
2) Butter London Nail Lacquer in Gobsmacked, RM54, from Sephora (available March onwards)
3) Farmasi Soft Touch 4 Color Eyeshadow in 01, RM34.90, from Hishop
4) Za Eyes Groovy in Wine Red, RM34.90
Goes well with: A statement tee and skinny jeans (if you’re not into girly outfits)
How to:
- Hide dark circles and pimple scars with a concealer, and set with loose powder
- Highlight your cheekbones, nose bridge, forehead and chin with pale pink highlighter.
- Curl your lashes and apply two coats of black or brown mascara.
- Give your lips a hint of colour with tinted lipbalm or sheer-finish lipstick.
Get the look with:
1) Shiseido Luminizing Satin Face Color in PK107, RM105
2) Shiseido Perfect Rouge Tender Sheer in RD506, RM95
3) Mentholatum Lip Ice Tinted Lipbalm, RM9.90 each
4) Laura Mercier Undercover Pot, RM129
Goes well with: Cheongsams and oriental-inspired clothing
How to:
- After curling your lashes, slick on liquid eyeliner in an elaborate cat’s eye.
- Stick on a lush pair of false lashes for a sexy, coquettish look.
- Keep to the theme with bright red lipstick, applied with a lip brush.
- You can skip the blusher, or highlight your cheekbones with a pearly highlighter instead.
Get the look with:
1) Stage The Lash Expert in Tyra, RM25, from Hishop
2) NYX Felt Tip Liner in Jet Black, RM34, from Sephora (available March onwards)
3) Sleek Makeup True Colour Lipstick in OMG, RM39.50, from Luxola
4) OPI Nail Lacquer in You Only Live Twice, RM59
Goes well with: Retro-themed dresses, or a simple black dress
How to:
- Diffuse your skin for a soft-focus look with loose powder or shimmery face powder.
- Prep eyelids with eyeshadow primer and allow to set.
- Apply a single shade of eyeshadow along the upper lashline, and use a contrasting colour to line the lower lashline.
- Complete the look with matte nude lipstick.
Get the look with:
1) Bare Minerals Ready Eye 4.0 in The Wild Thing, RM130, from Sephora (available March onwards)
2) Giorgio Armani Ecailles Eye Palette Classic Edition, RM191.50, from Strawberrynet
3) Covo HD Picturesque Loose Powder SPF10, RM95
4) Laura Mercier Illuminating Quad in Pink Rose, RM139
