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Rachel Martin

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Why Aegyo-Sal Doesn’t Work for Everyone

When a beauty feature becomes a universal standard, it often loses nuance. Aegyo-sal—the puff under the eyes—was meant to soften the gaze, shorten the mid-face, and add youth. But not every eye benefits from exaggerating it. Here’s when it backfires: 1️⃣ Low orbital volume. If the brow-eye-cheekbone angle is wide, the eye area is flat. Adding puff here crowds the eye, making it dull. 2️⃣ Naturally thick orbicularis muscles. If your natural aegyo-sal is already prominent, drawing more can overwhelm the eye shape—especially with hooded lids or wide creases. 3️⃣ Uneven under-eye surface. If you have strong tear troughs or visible bags, you need a smooth canvas. Drawing volume here exaggerates texture, not charm. 4️⃣ Style mismatch. This look suits sweet or delicate aesthetics. For sharp or clean styles, it can feel artificial. There’s no rule that says you need to draw aegyo-sal. Start with your own structure—not social media formulas. #beauty #makeup #eyemakeup

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Evonne

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When My Day Makeup Finally Clicked

The moment my daily makeup leveled up was when I discovered how Japanese eye looks actually work. I now barely touch anything Western—aside from foundation and contour, my kit is all J-beauty. For the look in this photo, I used: a soft shimmer shadow palette, a brown gel pencil, liquid liner, lower lash brightener, lash curler, lash primer, and two mascaras. Here’s what changed everything: ✨ Japanese palettes use pink-beige shimmers—not flat browns—and stay sheer to layer naturally. ✨ A brown gel pencil mimics the shadow of long lashes drooping at the outer corner (that’s the “puppy liner” trick). ✨ My lashes? Always complimented. I curl, use clear primer, apply a dense brown mascara to catch every lash, then layer a lengthening fiber formula. That second step makes all the difference—it’s not more makeup, just smarter steps. #beauty #makeup #eyemakeup

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Hannah Phillips

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You Don’t Have to Wear False Lashes

People often ask why I don’t wear false lashes. After all, falsies, eyeliner, and circle lenses are the holy trinity of making your eyes look bigger. Eye shadow? Not really—it rarely enlarges the eyes, especially when it’s something like blue. But here’s the truth: I wear blue eye shadow and skip lashes not because I’m anti-pretty—but because I enjoy the act of makeup more than the result of fitting into a “beauty formula.” Of course, I’m not above vanity or the pressures of appearance. I’ve worn the formula—fake lashes, sculpted shadows, overlined lips, even high-arched brows. It looked good. It looked like her. But it didn’t look like me. I analyzed every “flaw”: Was it my puffy eyelids? Long philtrum? Should I contour harder? Change everything? But with every tweak, I felt more lost. More detached from myself. I even tried stopping makeup altogether—thinking maybe that would fix the dissonance. It didn’t. I missed the fun. If I followed the formulas, I’d say: puffy lids need falsies. Olive skin needs coral blush. Thick lips can’t wear purple. But when I actually do all that? It doesn’t land. Truth is, falsies flatten my eyes. Heavy blush clashes with my undertone. And yes, my lips are full and my mouth slightly protrudes—but those same lips once won me a watermelon-eating contest. That has to count for something. I’m not saying the formula’s wrong. It’s just not law. You can follow it. Or not. You’re allowed to make your own rules. Makeup isn’t a competition—it’s a conversation with yourself. And in that quiet space, I’ve found a little freedom. #beauty #makeup #eyemakeup

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