The changing beauty trends also influence the fashion industry as makeup techniques that accentuate facial features and give a more chiseled look become more popular. KATSEYE’s Yoonchae is one of the young artists who proves that a couple of small tweaks to a makeup routine can make a noticeable difference. Korean makeup techniques are blended with modern-day contouring techniques for a more defined appearance with a natural finish.
According to Vogue’s Beauty Secrets, Yoonchae’s makeup routine has changed since moving to the United States in 2023. She used to be a girl with eyeshadow, contour and blush. Today she uses eyeliner, concealer and nose contour to help define her features.
Yoonchae’s daily makeup is a good example of how makeup can enhance a person’s style and stage persona regarding fashion and beauty content. Her approach also reflects how beauty trends evolve as artists try out new products and techniques.
Lightening & Defining Concealer for Face
Yoonchae’s daily routine involves dabbing concealer under her eyes. She doesn’t dab it under her eyes to cover dark circles, she puts it in an inverted triangle to highlight the center of her face.
This technique helps to lift some areas for a more lifted look. It can also lighten and even out skin tone, particularly when shot or filmed under heavy lighting.
If you want to try this method, blending is key. Use some concealer and blend it really well on your skin so that there aren’t any heavy makeup lines and you get a natural finish.
Face Contouring And Definition
In her beauty routine, Yoonchae also does a lot of contouring. She’s using powder to contour and add shadows to create more definition around her nose and other features.
In her Vogue Beauty Secrets feature, she also shares how she uses contouring to avoid a flat face on camera. Nose contouring is a very big part of her routine.
A little contour on the sides of the nose, subtle definition on the tip, can help to give a more sculpted appearance. The key is to find a shade that matches your skin tone and blend it with a good mix for a flawless look.
The technique, as a beauty trend, speaks to the increasing popularity of makeup that emphasizes natural features of the face, rather than using bold colors or heavy layers.
Her makeup look needs a bit of eyeliner
Yoonchae also added eyeliner to her routine. Her makeup is more prominent this time, with her eyes done with pencil and liquid eyeliner for a more dramatic look.
The shape, thickness and placement of the eye liner can make a huge difference to the overall look of a make up look. A fine line can be subtle but a more defined wing will create a more dramatic and sharper look.
A neutral shadow, light contour and soft eyeliner are perfect for everyday makeup. That’s a different story regarding performances and fashion shows. A sharper line can help make the eyes pop with the lights and cameras of the stage.
Korean Beauty Hack – Aegyo Sal
Another fun fact about Yoonchae’s routine is aegyo sal, a popular Korean makeup style that highlights the small space under the eyes.
She then adds a light brown eyeshadow to this area to make it look like she has more under-eye volume. This technique is often matched with a young, bright and cute makeup style.
Yoonchae did mention, however, that she does not use aegyo sal during KATSEYE stage performances, as the group has a different visual concept. This is a perfect example of how make-up changes from occasion to occasion, outfit to outfit and image an artist wants to project.
Makeup & Personal Styling
Yoonchae’s beauty routine proves that makeup is not just a trend. It’s knowing what techniques work for what situations and individual styles as well.
Concealer can brighten the complexion, contour can provide depth, and eyeliner can define the eyes. The Aegyo sal techniques create a more natural look, ideal for everyday or casual settings.
The details are important because beauty and personal style are the very same thing, and these are fun details for fashion lovers to play with. Makeup, when done right can bring an outfit together, enhance the desired esthetic and make the whole look pop.
Yoonchae’s routine is an inspiration to all of those who are into Korean beauty trends and modern makeup techniques. Best is to go beyond following every step and try different ways and adapt them for how you like things.
Reference: Vogue, “Want to Look ‘Snatched?’ Katseye’s Yoonchae Shares Her Secrets.” Read the original feature here: Vogue Beauty Secrets: Yoonchae