Understanding Personal Style and Traits Suitable for Chinese Retro Makeup: Individuals with delicate bone structure and an air of classical elegance are well-suited for the captivating allure of Chinese retro makeup.
This comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets to achieving this sophisticated aesthetic, step by step. Embark on this journey of beauty transformation with me!
Step One: Base Makeup
The makeup overall presents a matte finish, aiming for a flawless complexion. Using a makeup brush, apply foundation generously across the entire face.
Don’t worry about the makeup appearing too heavy; once the overall makeup is completed, it will harmonize and balance out, avoiding an overly intense or vibrant appearance.
Select a foundation shade that closely matches your skin tone. After applying the foundation, use a clean section of a beauty blender to press lightly onto the face, removing any excess powder and ensuring a clean finish without any cakiness.
Step Two: Facial Contouring
Creating Three-Dimensional Features for Facial Plumpness, all makeup looks should emphasize the three-dimensional and fullness of the central contours for everyone.
For example, with the nose, depending on its shape, you’ll modify the nasal contour. If you have a high nasal bridge, you only need to adjust the bridge. If there are hollows on the cheeks, use highlighter to fill them.
Chinese retro makeup seeks to achieve the V-shaped face effect from ancient Chinese women, relying on contouring of the facial outer contours to accomplish this.
Step Three: Eye Makeup
The focus is on toning down colors to create a seductive yet subtle look.
- Choose earthy eyeshadow colors and apply them to both upper and lower eyelids as a base. Ensure the lower eyeshadow is slightly heavier than the upper, creating an upward lift for an almond-shaped effect.
- Use darker powder eyeshadow to line the inner eyes, or opt for an eyeliner pencil (Note: Powder eyeshadows offer better longevity and a more natural blending effect).
- Highlight the inner corners of the eyes with a light shade, softly blending for allure, then smudge a darker shade at the outer corners of the lower eyelids (Note: Start with a lighter shade before transitioning to a darker one for a natural blend and easier application).
- Use eyeliner gel to define the final shape and details of the eyes.
- Next, apply mascara, brushing upwards and outwards to create an almond-shaped eye, enhancing the allure and achieving a more vintage feel.
- Lastly, use dark eyeshadow to refine details and soften overall lines, ensuring a polished and refined look.
- Tips: If the makeup appears too heavy, use white translucent powder to blend and lighten it. For larger-looking eyes, use a natural white color to line the inner eyes; for smaller eyes, opt for a darker shade. For eyes of medium size, choose a neutral khaki color.
Step Four: Eyebrows
Chinese retro eyebrows should have a sense of natural flow, conveying strength and dignity.
Start by gradually filling in the eyebrows with a black eyebrow pencil, focusing on creating a sense of space and dimension rather than drawing them in entirely.
To achieve the natural flow and texture of the eyebrows, use clear mascara to brush through the brows, making the front hairs clearer and more defined for an overall dignified look.
Use white loose powder to define the area beneath the brows, enhancing the contrast between light and dark, resulting in well-defined, structured brows.
Then, use earthy-toned powder to fill in the front part of the eyebrows, ensuring a cohesive and complete appearance.
Step Five: Lip Makeup
Create a statement lip with a bold red hue:
- Using a deep red lip liner, carefully outline the lips, ensuring a precise and defined shape.
- Fill in the lips with a full-coverage red lipstick, applying multiple layers for a rich, opaque finish.
- Blot the lips gently with a tissue to remove excess lipstick and achieve a matte texture.
Key Points of Chinese Retro Makeup
- Firstly, the emphasis lies on achieving an overall matte texture, with subtle highlighting on the eyes and lips.
- Secondly, straight eyebrows create a bold and confident look, with a sharp contrast between the brows and the skin, exuding charm and vigor in Chinese retro makeup.
- Lastly, earthy and caramel tones are essential for eye makeup and blush, complementing the vintage red lips with low saturation colors, while clear lip lines bring a striking visual impact to the overall appearance.
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