I’ll admit it, I’m growing into a bit of a beauty junkie. The hours I spend browsing the white floors and colorful aisle of Ulta, the black, white and pink aisle of Sephora and the crowded makeup section of Target, they are innumerable. I actually spend more time reading beauty blogs, browsing makeup websites and watching YouTube beauty and skin care videos more than I do online window shopping fashion sites, or reading fashion magazines. I absolutely love fashion, it’s true. But in the world of style, beauty is my queen and skin care is my king. Fashion is just my princess in the hierarchy. As it should be. Whereas fashion is an outward expression of my creativity, it only just SITS on my skin. My obsession with beauty and skin care stems from the fact that I have had many a battle with skin issues and finding the right makeup for me–a battle that rages on today. The skin I’m in, well, it’s right there. I was born with it–I can’t say that about clothes. Seems stupid to say it out loud, though.
So yes, Sundays will find me sitting on a couch or breakfast nook stool, hunched over my iPad or iPhone, watching beauty or skincare tutorials on YouTube, mostly those of esteemed celebrity makeup artist, Lisa Eldridge. Hot damn, I love her work.
Inspired by her and Michelle Phan’s eye liner tricks, I decided to go for an all over thick eyeliner with a kick.
Because of how I looked in these photos, I name this Asian Doll look, very plastic, very porcelain, almost artificial. The only thing missing is fake lashes.
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Architecture of beauty: Chanel Teint Innocence Foundation + Sonia Kashuk translucent setting powder + NYX Eyebrow Cake in Brunette + Lancome Color Design eyeshadow quad in neutral colors + Maybelline Lasting Drama Eye Studio Gel Liner + CoverGirl Lash Blast Fusion Mascara + NYX Eye liner in Electric Blue + Stila Kajal Eye Liner in Topaz + NYX Cream Blush in Boho Chic + Laura Mercier Lipstain in English Rose + Burt’s Bees chapstick for sheen
Here’s a close up.
{How to get this look}
- Blend a neutral brown/taupe all over your lids into the crease.
- Apply a highlighter shade into your inner corners and along the brow bone.
- Fill in your brows.
- Take a gel liner and line a thick line along your top lashes. Really work it into the roots of the lashes, and then create a cat-eye shape at the outer corner. I used Maybelline Eye Studio Lasting Drama Gel Liner.
- Next, take a flesh colored pencil [here I used Stila Kajal Liner in Topaz] and line the water line. This not only disguises the red, it also perks up your eyes and makes you look alert and more awake.
- Take a brightly colored eye pencil. Here I used a bright turquoise liner by NYX, and I lined 2/3 of the way along my lower lashes.
- Curl your lashes. I use Tarte’s crimp eye lash curler. It’s brilliant, and it’s got refillable pads. Green.
- Finally, use a lengthening formula mascara. A good one for both volume and length is CoverGirl’s LashBlast Fusion mascara.
- Keep your cheeks pretty neutral, nude coral blush, nude peach lip with a bit of gloss.
And that’s it! Easy, right?
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Teint Innocence looks absolutely gorgeous on your skin. It looks like it was made only for you!
Thanks, m’luv! Unfortch, in natural light, the beige undertone is too strong, and doesn’t match my very yellow/golden neck. Le Sigh.
You are lovely! I especially like your eye makeup in this post. I just bought Eye Bright and it gives me a similar effect on my lower lids. I’m learning to play around with makeup and it’s so fun
You definitely nailed the Asian eye make up look down to the bone with the shimmering eyeshadows and an interesting pop of color! I also love your lip color, what is it?!?!?!?!?
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Cute EOTD! It’s easy to do, and looks very natural. haha I agree with the previous commenter, you need 3 sets of falsies to make it an Asian eye look!
You have really nice, big eyes
I don’t think you look plastic or artificial at all.. your makeup is flawless 
Lovely 
I love this look! Looks fantastic on you, the best so far, and I’d love to use it on myself!
As for the Asian Doll look, you’re forgetting the 3 tiers of fake lashes (as you mentioned) and the crazy colored contacts. I don’t like that look, btw. I don’t know why it’s so popular among Asians right now. No one actually believes those 3 tiers of spider legs are your real lashes, so what’s the point? I know girls who won’t leave the house without them. Sigh.
This look, though, I absolutely stand behind. Love it!!
Congrats on the YouTube channel Mae!! I just watched your perfect base video. Love the personal touch it has… you look like such an approachable person and the way you talk makes it really like having my own MUA! I also like that you chose to have a model instead of doing it on yourself. Really looking forward to seeing more of what you do! Congrats and here’s to rapid and steady growth of your channel!!
(I would subscribe but honestly I don’t really follow many Youtubers and I don’t have an account!)
Happy Monday!
Jen
Absolutely lovely, Mae!! I love that you’re doing beauty tutorials now…you’re so talented!
you already have lovely big eyes
I reckon you will look ravishing with dark hair!
You look very pretty. And it seems quite easy to follow, too. Thanks for the tute!
I’m still trying to get the hang of make up. I just don’t put in enough effort though I watch tons of YouTube tutorials, too and wished I had the make-up gurus skills
This is the most beautiful makeup I have seen. You have a gift. I agree with you about the makeup thing. Your skin is special and needs care. It is worth it to me to buy more expensive makeup and I can tell that you feel the same. When I was a teenager I would buy drugstore brands that made my face break out etc. Not anymore. The only makeup items that I will risk at a drugstore is lip balm, lipstick (not often), or mascara. My motto is good foundation and powder are most important.
ooooo very interesting. and when it comes to obssesion i get it; mine are comics and dvd’s. i have three small shelving units of dvd’s and a couple shelves of comics.