Korean Makeup Brands

If you can name atleast 10 korean makeup brands within 30 seconds, then you probably having a syndrom called korean makeup addict. If you don't, that's alright, you'll soon going to join the team anyway, that's why you click this article right? Anyway here are some of the well-known korean makeup brands. The order doesn't mean anything, every brands have good side and bad side of their own. I just mention any brand that comes to my mind and arrange it the way I like it.

#1 Innisfree

I will start of by introducing Innisfree. I think this brand is super good. The products are known for it's natural ingredients and it's also an animal cruelty free brand. One of the most popular item from Innisfree is the Long Wear Cushion. I don't know if there's a deal behind it, but a korean makeup artist Park Hye Min aka PONY always use it's cushion in her videos. So it must be really good. And in addition, it current models are Yoona and Lee Min Ho.

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#2 Etude House

I'm sure that everybody and their mom and their dogs, knew already about this particular korean makeup brand. Mostly because the models are always popular. Jun Ji Hyun, Lee Min Ho, 2NE1 Dara, SHINee, Jang Geun Suk,  Park Shin Hye, F(x) Sulli and Krystal, what a great list of models! Apart from well known models, the price of the products are considerably cheap. Not very cheap either but pretty affordable.

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#3 Laneige

Song Hye Kyo is one the icon of ultimate beauty in Korea. Well, today she probably isn't that popular unlike at 2004 when she reached the peak of her popularity with her drama, Full House. But, even today, her youthful look and flawless skin still unbeatable. That's probably why she's become Laniege model since 2008 till this day. One of the most popular item from this brand is the waterful range.

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#4 IOPE

Jun Ji Hyun is probably one of the reason that this brand becomes popular. Not all of the products are famous but only some that Jun Ji Hyun used in her crazily popular drama, My Love From Another Star. Actually not just makeup, but every outfit and accessories that she wore in that drama are all sold out. In that drama, Jun Ji Hyun wore bb cushion, lipstick, and mascara from IOPE.

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#5 Missha

The bb cream is very popular. I like the M Magic Cushion, it's affordable and the quality is good. Currently, girl group Rainbow is becoming it's model.

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#6 The Face Shop

Since 2013 Suzy has become the model and 2014 Kim So Hyun also join her. It has a wide range of skin care and makeup products.

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#7 Banila Co

Banila Co has many good products. Clean It Zero Cleansing Balm is probably the only balm type cleanser that has many good reviews, korean skin care wise. The CC Cream is also one of the best.

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#8 3 Concept Eyes

Eventhough this brand is not as big as other, the popularity is quiet high. The foundation and highlighter are hot items.

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#9 Skin Food

The most popular product from this brand is probably the sugar scrub mask. Everybody rave about it and loving it.

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#10 Tony Moly

One of the cutest range from Tony Moly is the Tony Moly Egg Pore Series and until today it's still on the best seller shelf. The current models are Hyuna from 4Minute and B1A4.

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Wow, I didn't even realize those are 10 korean makeup brands already. There are many more out there but I think I will stop here for this article. If you have any brands in mind that you think way more popular than those 10 or it's getting popular these days, mention them in the comment below.

Korean Makeup Tutorial

The word korean makeup, along with korean makeup tutorial, is being an item these days. When people say korean makeup, they always talking about dewy skin, straight eyebrows, and gradation lips. When an actual fact, that's just the basic one and not the only kind of korean makeup. There are plenty glamorous makeup such as those that idols wear. But, I'm pretty sure that 99.9% of you guys clicking this article hoping to see the basic korean makeup tutorial, so enjoy!

Basic Korean Makeup Tutorial for Summer Time

Basic Korean Makeup by PONY

This look is created by korean makeup artist, Park Hye Min aka Pony. She used products that long lasting, perfect for summer time. If you want to recreate this colorful look, follow these simple steps. First step for this particular korean makeup tutorial, she applied Innisfree Long Wear Cushion Foundation.

Step 01 - Innisfree New Long Wear Cushion

Step 01 - Apply Cushion Foundation

The proper way to apply cushion foundation is to apply it with dabbing motion to achieve stroke free finish. Build up the enough amount of product to hide any imperfections and create flawless look.

Then, if you have problematic area such as blemishes or redness, apply concealer. Pony use cream concealer to make sure that it's long lasting.

Step 02 - Clio Kill Cover Pro Artist Pot Concealer

Step 02 - Apply Cream Concealer with Concealer Brush

Apply cream conealer with concealer brush and make sure to blend the product well. It's important to choose product that doesn't crease in your skin.

The last step for base makeup is apply loose powder.

Step 03 - Aritaum Pore Master Sebum Control Pact

Step 03 - Apply Powder Lightly

Before doing eye makeup, it's important to do the eyebrow first. Eyebrow makeup is like the frame so it needs to be done first.

Step 04 - Elle Girl Take It Easy Auto Eyebrow

Step 04 - Hold The Product Lightly

Make a light stroke with any of eyebrow products you use. You don't want harsh looking eyebrow at all.

You can contour your nose if you like. Use a subtle color to make it look natural.

Step 05 - Gino Mc Cray Brow & Liner Kit

Step 05 - Controuring Your Nose with Blending Brush

Never use too much contouring product. A  little goes a long way. Use a small blending brush for perfect application.

For the base of eye makeup, use glittery product such as Etude House Dreaming Swan Shine Volumer.

Step 06 - Etude House Dreaming Swan Shine Volumer

Step 06 - Apply Base Eyeshadow

Apply the color and then blend with your finger.

Move on to eyeshadow, use a peach color like Clio Pro Single Shadow M058.

Step 07 - Clio Pro Single Shadow

Step 07 - All Over Eyeshadow

Apply the color to the eyelids and below the eyes as well.

The last eyeshadow you need is a subtle brown color for the crease.

Step 08 - Mika Eyeshadow

Step 08 - Apply Eyeshadow to The Crease

Apply to the crease and then blend to give the eyes a pretty depth.

Now it's time to tightlining your eyes.

Step 09 - Glo&Ray Sky Breaker Lasting Silky Eyeliner

Step 09 - Tightlining

Use creamy product so it's not gonna hurt your waterline.

To add some drama to your eyes, make a flick with brown gel eyeliner.

Step 10 - Maybelline Eye Studio Gel Liner

Step 10 - Eyeliner

Apply it just above the black eyeliner and then flick it out.

This is optional but you can create a mole just for fun.

Step 11 - Topshop Kohl Pencil In Sable

Step 11 - Beautiful Mole

Just use any brown pencil eyeliner you have and you're done.

Curl your top and bottom lashes.

Step 12 - Eyelash Curler

Step 12 - Curl Top & Bottom Lashes

Apply false lashes if you like.

Step 13 - Etude House Princess Eyelash

Step 13 - Apply False Lashes

Apply mascara to your top and bottom lashes.

Step 14 - Maybelline Mega Eyes Volum Express Waterproof

Step 14 - Apply Mascara Top Lashes

Step 14 - Apply Mascara Bottom Lashes

Using the same peach eyeshadow, create a blushy cheeks.

Step 15 - Apply Blusher

Now it's time for the classic korean gradation lips. First, apply tint product to the center of the upper and bottom lips.

Step 16 - Aritaum Style Pop Jelly Tint

Step 16 - Apply Lip Tint to The Center of The Lips

Then, apply creamy product such as lipstick or lip crayon to the outer part of the lips. Blend the two color together to create natural gradation.

Step 17 - Peripera Peri's Tint Crayon

Step 17 - Apply Lip Crayon to The Outer of The Lips

The korean makeup tutorial for summer is now done! It's so fun yet still natural.

Finished Look

That all for today's korean makeup tutorial. If you have any request on any other korean makeup, feel free to comment below.

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