Little Swallow Group Showdown—Big Eyes: A Double-Edged Sword
The New "Little Swallow" Li Sheng
Editor's Take: Big eyes are the signature trait of "Little Swallow," and those innocent, fluttering looks have truly captured the hearts of countless fans.Undeniably, Li Sheng's eyes rival Zhao Wei's in size, yet they often appear large but lifeless. Her overly thick eyebrows diminish her innocence and add a masculine edge.Fortunately, her eye makeup remains understated—subtle eyeshadow avoids overshadowing her large eyes, while blush on her cheekbones saves the day. The soft pink hue radiates lively sweetness.
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Original "Little Swallow" Zhao Wei
Editor's Note: This fresh look stirs memories among "Huan Zhu" fans.Her eyebrows are arched upward with a pronounced curve, visually elongating "Little Swallow's" round face. The eyeliner is meticulously applied, sweeping upward at the outer corners to create a lively, alert gaze. The overall makeup is understated, highlighting the brilliance of her large eyes.Ziwei is the most controversial role in the remake, with her "crossed eyes" still mocked to this day. Perhaps Ruby Lin's portrayal is too deeply ingrained in viewers' minds, making it impossible for this new actress to please anyone no matter how hard she tries. While her features are quite delicate, something just feels off. Her flat, thick eyebrows appear stiff and unnatural.Her eyeliner droops at the corners, giving her a pouty, aggrieved look. The combination of her not-quite-fair skin and pink eyeshadow is just painful to watch! Why does "innocent" always have to mean pink? That shade is so picky!
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Classic "Ziwei" Ruby Lin
Editor's Take: When we first watched "My Fair Princess," Ruby Lin's sweet looks captivated many.Just like how Zhao Yazhi was the most beautiful White Snake in childhood memories, Ruby Lin was the most stunning Princess. Her arched willow-leaf brows radiated both charm and sweetness. The deep red lip color perfectly complemented her fair skin, while her dimples flashed subtly when she smiled—just like the song says, "I'm starting to fall for you."
Qing'er Group Showdown — Strangers on the Same Path
New "Qing'er" Zhao Liying
Editor's Note:This young actress, who nearly got kicked out by Auntie Qiong Yao back then, unexpectedly earned the highest praise from netizens. Whether it's because such gentle and virtuous roles tend to look remarkably similar, or simply my poor eyesight, I find her and Zhiwei to be like two peas in a pod—both possessing an ordinary, unremarkable appearance.Fortunately, her makeup is clean and understated. However, the side-swept bangs are a major eyesore—they look like they've been sprayed with too much gel, knotted, and frozen in place, completely ruining the classical vibe!
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Original "Qing'er" Wang Yan
Editor's Review: Wang Yan also has an ordinary appearance—her features are delicate but unremarkable.When news broke that the usually quiet actress had quietly married into a wealthy family, we were mildly surprised. In the original "Huan Zhu," Princess Qing was a classic advocate of natural makeup—translucent foundation, rosy cheeks, dignified demeanor, and graceful appearance. No wonder even Ah Kang, deeply in love with Ziwei, couldn't bring himself to refuse her.