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ericwagner

The Art of Barely-There Glam

Ever wondered how Korean IG beauty creators look so effortlessly radiant—like they woke up dipped in soft light? Here’s what I’ve learned from studying their take on “pastel oil-paint” makeup: 1️⃣ Unified tones. Everything—eyes, blush, brows, lips—is in the same gentle color family. Peach, rose, or milk tea shades. No jarring contrasts. 2️⃣ Less is the magic. No complex eye looks. Just clean lashes, a hint of shadow, and a generous flush of blush that melts into your cheeks and under-eyes like watercolor. 3️⃣ Skin that breathes. Think dew, not coverage. Use light primer or glow base over foundation. Highlight high points—not to sparkle, but to exhale light. ✨ Master these, and you’ll wear a full face that whispers instead of shouts. #beauty #makeup #SoftGlamTheory

The Art of Barely-There Glam
Evonne

Soft Doesn’t Always Mean Clean

I used to think a soft makeup look meant “clean.” But lately, I’ve realized: soft ≠ clean, and color harmony ≠ using the same shades. Take Korean-style makeup. It often looks subtle, but the blurred, dreamy vibe actually reduces clarity. In contrast, a bold contour or rich lip—when done right—can look sharp, sculpted, and yes, clean. Same with Japanese editorial looks. They’re high on atmosphere, low on definition. That’s intentional. But clarity? Not always the goal. And here’s where I’ve messed up: trying so hard to match tones that I lose dimension. Soft washes of color should still have structure. Layering, contrast, intention. Harmony isn’t uniformity. “Aesthetic” isn’t always flattering. Sometimes, clean beauty means letting your features cut through the fog—not blend into it. #beauty #makeup #MakeupTheory

Soft Doesn’t Always Mean Clean
lowejessica

One Pan, Four Years, Zero Regrets

The last day of 2024, and I’m not posting Disney. I’m posting Dior. Specifically: my completely beat-up, coverless, half-pan Dior 004 quad highlighter. She’s not just “hitting pan”—she’s basically pan with a memory. I’ve used her for everything: workdays, weddings, sick days when I still needed to sparkle. Powder so fine, it melts into your face like you were born glowing. That pink-gold mix? Angel-level flattering. Especially for us olive-skin folks who live in fear of orange streaks. Right now, she lives at my office desk shrine. Not kidding. I’ve used her so much my friends just say, “Wore Dior today, didn’t you?” And they’re always right. Italy made her. Of course they did. Italians and shimmer? A love story. If 2025 doesn’t see me repurchasing this exact quad and hitting pan all over again… it’s because I’m crying over discontinued stock. #beauty #makeup #highlighter

One Pan, Four Years, Zero Regrets
ericwagner

I Thought My Face Was Just… Flat

For years, I couldn’t figure out why makeup never looked right on me. Blush, contour, highlighter—none of it “lifted” anything. It all sat… flat. Then it clicked: I don’t have natural midface projection. No cheekbone light shelf, no depth to shape. I wasn’t doing it wrong—I was following the wrong face. So I made my own rules. Matte highlighter beside the nose, where light never hits. Blush—not in circles—but a soft strip under the eye socket, like a quiet shadow. Contour swept diagonally under the outer cheekbone—nothing harsh. And a C-shaped glint on the philtrum, because even flat faces deserve glow. It’s not “corrective.” It’s constructive. I’m not faking someone else’s structure. I’m giving dimension to my own. #beauty #makeup #faceshape

I Thought My Face Was Just… Flat
Evonne

How to Fake That ‘Born Glowy’ Skin

You know that Korean runway/J-beauty magazine glow? Where the face looks radiant but never overdone? That’s the “you > your makeup” look I’m obsessed with. Here’s how I’ve been recreating it: 🧴 First, skincare-adjacent primer. I massage a lightweight, non-sticky one into my face five full circles to soften texture and create that real-skin dew. Skip powder—let the primer’s glow peek through. ✨ Then comes highlight, but strategically. Tap a dewy stick or balm at the end of your routine on: • inner cheekbones (C-shape), • brow bone, inner corners, center lids, bridge & tip of the nose. 🎨 Choose colors wisely: for cheek areas, go champagne or rosy (not icy!) to avoid a metallic cast. For smaller spots like nose and brow, go slightly brighter with a tacky formula that sets. Current fave? A surprise hit from a local brand that actually sets and glows. We love a glow that stays. #beauty #makeup #GlassSkinLook

How to Fake That ‘Born Glowy’ Skin
beverlymills

I Studied the Dewy Look Like It Was Finals

I fell in love with that viral “sea goddess” Jennie look—dripping glow, but not oily. So I did what any sane person would: I obsessed over highlighters and water glow sticks for a week. Here’s what I learned. ✨ First: highlighter isn’t optional. You want dimension? You need both contour and highlight. But unlike contour, highlight doesn’t need precision—just good placement (cheekbones, nose bridge, brow bones). ✨ Second: for dewy—not greasy—avoid direct application. Never swipe that glow stick straight on your face. It moves your base and leaves a shiny patch. Dab it on with your fingers or a puff after setting your base. ✨ My current fave? Hince 01. No color, just glass-skin sheen. Perfect for everyday “I woke up radiant” lies. ✨ Final rule: don’t powder over it. You’ll kill the glow. If you need staying power, mist—just not matte ones. Try it. Dew not fear the glow. #beauty #makeup #DewySkin

I Studied the Dewy Look Like It Was Finals
beverlymills

The Only 8 Highlighters I Actually Use

Let’s settle it: I lined up 8 cult-favorite highlighters, tested them all at 3PM in natural light, with no filters, no edits. Here’s what stood out. ✨ Texture-wise: Hourglass Infinity, Laura Mercier 01, MAC Unicorn, and Clé de Peau 11 are the smoothest. Great for under-eyes or center-face glow. The other four—Dior 02, Burberry Lace 03, Bobbi Brown Rosy Glow, and MAC Gingerly—have a slightly chunkier texture, perfect for nose tip, cheekbones, brow bone. 🎨 Colors? Hourglass is the brightest pearl white. LM01 leans ivory. MAC Unicorn is platinum, CPB 11 is icy silver. Dior 02 shifts pink, Burberry is soft pink-white, BB runs dusty rose, MAC Gingerly is a warm ivory beige. 💛 None are yellow—yes, even Gingerly and LM01. If you’re fair-olive like me, they still pop. 👑 Personal faves? Hourglass Infinity (ethereal) and MAC Gingerly (surprisingly versatile). #beauty #makeup #HighlighterReview

The Only 8 Highlighters I Actually Use
Elizabeth Phillips

Currently Craving: Highlighter on Everything 🥣

This year I fell hard into the highlighter rabbit hole, and honestly? Zero regrets. 💗 Clio Cat Highlighter – My absolute fave. The subtle pink sheen + ultra-fine texture = literal water-light skin. It’s giving hydrated, not disco-ball. If you see it—buy it. You’ll thank me later 🐾 🍑 Ameli 432 – Pretty in pan, but… over ¥200 for this chalky texture? Nah. Save your coin and grab 2aN or fwee 08 instead—peachy, glowy, and actually smooth. 🩰 Ameli 431 – Cool lilac-pink. Super sparkly, definitely for the bold or very cool-toned girlies. I haven’t been brave enough to wear it out yet 🙃 💡 Ofra – Gave in to the hype. Mine’s a soft silver, very “LED on your cheekbone.” It’s not as chalky as people say, but it’s bright—think spotlight, not candlelight. 🌙 Jung Saem Mool & Lenect – Both silky smooth and zero glitter grit. The Lenect champagne shade is like moonlight melted on your nose tip—obsessed. 🎨 2aN – The ultimate drugstore hero. Affordable, pigmented, and cheerful. What’s not to love? Still taste-testing the glow buffet. More highlights, more happiness. 🌟 #beauty #makeup #highlighterfix

Currently Craving: Highlighter on Everything 🥣
Rachel Martin

Contouring for Square Faces—No Panic Needed

Contouring used to scare me—especially with my wide jawline. But once I cracked the basics, it became so satisfying. Here’s my go-to routine for square faces (a.k.a. mine): ✨ First, balance is key. It’s not just about shadows—you need highlight too. I use a cool-toned powder contour (easier to control) and a light-reflecting concealer. 👀 For brightening: focus under the eyes, down the nose bridge, and center of the forehead. If your under-eyes crease easily, dab product and press it in with fingers. 🪞For contour: grab a small angled brush. Start below the cheekbones and blend upward. Skip the temples—it can hollow them out too much. Focus on softening the jawline. 🎨 The final step: blend like your life depends on it. Add blush to tie it all together. The result? Still a square face—just way cuter. #beauty #makeup #ContourForBeginners

Contouring for Square Faces—No Panic Needed
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