Hey there viewers! Korean beauty products have become quite popular all over the world.
From the face masks, to the most unique makeup products,
K-beauty has now become a large part of the beauty market.
In today’s video, we will tell you the best Korean beauty and makeup hacks that will help you achieve
dewy, radiant & daisy-fresh skin. From fruit juice makeup, fake laughing eyebags,
applying a facial essence, using rice water to contouring just one facial feature and more.
Jamsu: Jamsu literally translates to “submerge” in Korean, which is actually what this technique
entails. Masterminded by Korean beauty buffs,the trick is to apply your primer, foundation,
and concealer as normal, and then cover your entire face with baby powder. Once you’re all
white and powdery, submerge your face briefly for 15 to 30 seconds in a bowl filled with cold water.
Dry your face and finish your look. This will make you look like porcelain for hours.
It’s not exactly the most comfortable thing in the world, but it works similarly to baking by
locking in your makeup and giving you matte skin. You can still implement the practice
if you don’t wear makeup by dunking your face after your skincare routine. The cold
water will help seal in your products, close the pores, and achieve a naturally rosy glow.
Try fruit juice makeup: In order to look as youthful as possible, Korean women tend to
stick to an aesthetic she calls juicy-ism or fruit juice makeup. It means getting enough color on
your cheeks as if they were a ripe fruit ready to eat and bursting with juice. You can achieve this
by applying fruit-colored blush like watermelon, peach or strawberries directly onto the front
apples of your cheeks. Do this instead of blending upward and outward, which is usually the technique
used in America. Then, finish with a fruit-colored lip tint and beam like the peach you are.
Swap cat eyes for puppy dog eyes:
Cat eyes are an essential part of the Western beauty vernacular, but in Korea, women are all
about puppy dog eyes. In order to pull off a puppy dog eye, you should keep your eye open
when winging your liner and then bring it ever so slightly downward. You want it to look naturally
long and slightly curved down. Not sagging or drooping, but just a lower angle than a cat-eye.
Go for stained, gradient lip: Gradient lips are a popular K-beauty technique that consists
of applying a darker color on the inner lips. It’s then faded out at the edges
or blended into a different color. All you need is a matte liquid lipstick and a flat
shader brush to blur the edges. You can also use the tip of your fingers to fade out the
edges and finish with a gloss in the center of your lips to make it look extra pouty.
Gradient lips look lived-in and even though they have a technique to them, are considered
a low-maintenance look. The casual, rubbed-off pout looks adorable and is the complete opposite
of the well put together pout. It is this detail that adds a youthful charm to your makeup look.
Fake laughing eyebags:
Korean women covet the little bump under the eye that shows up when you smile or laugh. The
bumps differ from under eye bags, which are dark and puffy but resemble a muscle that protrudes
underneath and makes even Anime characters look cute. To create this effect, apply a highlighter
right under your waterline and then add a slightly darker shadow directly underneath to make it pop.
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Mist your face between each makeup layer: Here is a strange but highly effective Korean beauty hack,
misting face between each layer. Instead of blending makeup in one after the other,
Koreans usually mist their face between each step. So, it’s BB cream or cushion foundation,
mist, concealer, mist again, blush, yes mist again. That’s a lot of mist,
but the fact is that those very sheer layers of moisture can help ensure each cream product
blends in beautifully and naturally. And you get a very real dewy glow from fully hydrated skin.
Give your face a steam massage in the shower: Skin clinics are down every block in South Korea, where
you can get a facial massage as easy as a budget manicure. We recommend not only using circular
motions with your fingers, but also tapping in rotating motions. Start on the forehead,
then the cheekbones, cheeks, and work down to the jawbone. Massaging increases circulation and
creates a dewy complexion. For added benefit use an oil cleanser to maximize hydration.
Apply a facial essence between two layers of moisturizer:
Many modern Korean women feel that essences are the key to sealing in all the goodies
of your daily cleansing. Essences are mild, skin nutrient-filled solutions,
not toners that hydrate your skin and are applied after cleansing. The next step is to add a serum,
and then you can add your moisturizer for maximum skin elasticity and hydration.
Air dry plus 10-second rule:
After washing your face, leave it to air-dry instead of rubbing or patting with a towel.
Not only is the friction bad for skin, there is a surprisingly large amount of bacteria and
chemicals living inside those fibers, even if you’ve just washed them. As per the 10-second
rule, you should also apply your skincare products within 10 seconds of washing while your face is
still damp. This sweet spot is when your pores are most receptive and can absorb the products best.
Half baths: Korean spas often have something called ban-shin-yoks which translates loosely
to half baths. These are hot baths with water that just reaches the belly button while the upper body
stays completely dry. The temperature difference between the top and bottom halves of the body
is said to help boost circulation, while the steam coming from the water hydrates your pores.
Although the treatment isn’t commonly found in American spas,
you can easily recreate this at home by drawing yourself a shallow bath with steamy water.
Never apply your cushion compact all over your face:
Cushion compacts have gained popularity over the few years, especially since beauty gurus swear
by them. However, the right way to use them is by only applying to your face’s heart zone which is
your cheeks, forehead, nose, and chin. Begin by patting the cushion onto the center of your face
and blending the product outwards. This creates a gradation effect on your face,
wherein light is drawn towards the center, making for a very natural-looking contour.
Try a toner pack: Toner pack, or "skin pack" in Korean is a mini DIY sheet mask.
You can do this skincare hack during your busy morning, which is the biggest perk. What you
will need is pretty simple: your favorite toner and cotton pads. Pick a toner that is gentle and
moisturizing. Make sure to stay away from products with alcohol or astringents, as these will dry
out your skin. You will need multi-layer cotton pads that can easily separate into thin sheets.
Spongy cotton pads also work too. These two types of cotton pads will minimize
the usage of your precious toner. Soak three to four cotton pads,
and place them on your face while you are drying your hair in the morning.
4-2-4 Cleansing method: This is a four-part skincare ritual similar to double cleansing.
It involves four minutes of removing makeup by massaging cleansing oil on your face,
then two minutes of applying a foam cleanser. Then, you take another four minutes to rinse
your face with water: two minutes of lukewarm water, followed by two minutes of cold water.
By thoroughly cleansing your face, the 4-2-4 method acts as a foundation for
clear and healthy skin. If your skin has been properly cleansed during your beauty routine,
then all the other products that you layer on are going to work effectively as well.
Use rice water: Korean’s emphasis on skin care is not a recent phenomenon but rather
an old tradition. Even in the old days, Koreans had various beauty hacks they
incorporated in their daily lives – no matter what rank they had in society. Still today,
it is common to use rice water to wash your face because of the many benefits.
However, you don’t have to cook up your own rice but can simply purchase various
products available in the marlet to get the same anti-aging and moisturizing effects.
While rice water may be good for your skin, white rice can be unhealthy for
you as it contains a lot of carbs. Learn more by watching “10 Healthy Alternatives to White Rice”
Now, back to Mind Blowing Korean Makeup and Beauty Hacks That Actually Work
Opt for straight eyebrow shape: In most Korean makeup looks, you’ll notice that they prefer
straighter brows over highly-arched ones. This is because the former style lends you an innocence
that makes you look more youthful. Now, bear in mind that when we talk about straight eyebrows,
we’re not referring to those strong, blocky ones.
The Korean straight brow is softer and favors a natural finish with light,
hair-like strokes. Eyebrow cushion compacts are a popular choice for getting this style. Their
liquid texture makes it easy to create the look of real brow hair without appearing too drawn-in.
Contour just one facial feature: One of the most basic Korean beauty hacks is less is more,
when it comes to contouring. Overcontouring is a big no-no in K-beauty. Instead just pick one
facial feature you want to define. Is it the cheeks, the eyes, the mouth or the jawline?
If you’re going to bring out your contouring, stick to give the sharp V face and cheeks then
keep your eyes and mouth very soft and neutral. If you want a two-toned lip,
then go easy on your blush and define eyes with a very natural brow pencil and two coats of mascara.
While these Korean hacks can give you beautiful glowing skin,
there are other other things that you should do regularly. We’re talking
about getting proper sleep and eating skin friendly foods. Learn more about
how you can get a good night’s sleep and the best foods for your skin by watching:
10 Life Hacks To Get A Good Night's Sleep
Or
12 Foods That Will Make Your Skin Glow
So go ahead and watch one or both the videos if you want to better understand
the secrets of a flawless skin. Have you ever tried any Korean beauty hacks? How
did that work out for you? Let us know in the comments section below!