The Ethereal "Minimal Makeup" Look All Celebrities Are Rocking
Truth is, many stars have bid farewell to heavy makeup, embracing natural looks instead. Just look at them to see what springtime ethereal "minimal makeup" is all about.
Asian features aren't as sculpted, so overly heavy makeup can backfire, making you look overly made-up. If done poorly, it can even appear messy.By toning down the intensity, a light makeup look best highlights the beauty of your features. Zhou Dongyu, with her naturally fair skin, wears subtle eyeliner paired with a natural lip color—a look that's perfectly beautiful.
Guan Xiaotong sports soft brows, light golden-brown eyeshadow, a fresh blush, and coral-orange lips, radiating youthful vibrancy.
Recently, the queen of influencer marketing, Tang Tang, has also been toning down her makeup. She skips heavy eyeliner, opting instead for defined lashes to brighten her eyes. Her coral lip color is incredibly flattering, radiating a spring-like ethereal charm.
The "Fairy" Makeup Method
Mastering light makeup can truly make you look like a celestial being, and it's actually quite simple—just pay attention to a few details.
1. Soften Your Brows
Recently, many girls have been influenced by the alluring "fairy-like" aesthetic and opted for bold brows. But even your idol Zhang Tian'ai has switched to soft brows and delicate dresses—sticking with thick brows is now outdated.
Zhang Tian'ai's shift to softer brows has toned down her cool, captivating fairy-like vibe, replacing it with a warm, gentle aura.
Thick brows often give off a fierce, unapproachable vibe. Overly bold brows won't achieve that alluring, androgynous charm—instead, they can make you look more masculine. Soft, delicate brows create a cleaner, more transparent makeup look, making you appear more approachable.
Step 1. Lightly sweep brow powder downward to adjust the edge position.
Step 2. Gently brush brow tint along the natural growth direction of your brows.
Tip:
①. Eyebrow pencils can easily make brows look too heavy, so use only eyebrow powder for a light, softened look.
②. Eyebrow powder alone requires a well-groomed shape—shape your brows with a pencil first!
③. If you must use a pencil, choose a brow tint one shade lighter to balance the color.
2. Keep Eye Makeup Subtle
With softer brows, your eye makeup should be even more understated. But nailing a subtle look hinges entirely on your eye makeup.
①. Play tricks with your lashes
A thin eyeliner is absolutely beautiful, but if you want to make your eyes look bigger, a thin line alone just won't cut it. So the secret to a soft look is lashes that are defined and separated. The key is to go for a look that's slightly thick and full, but also long and fluttery.
Whether it's Naza or the goddess Bingbing, neither overdoes the eyeliner. Instead, they opt for naturally long lashes—this is the secret to effortless beauty!
How to achieve defined lashes? The answer is loose powder!
First, dip your lash brush into loose powder.
Gently dust it onto your lashes, coating both upper and lower lashes.
Then apply your mascara as usual.
Voilà! Perfectly separated lashes!
②. Light Eyeshadow Brightens Your Look
A light makeup look isn't the same as a bare-faced look—a thin layer of eyeshadow is essential for a fresh, awake appearance.Soft pink, coral—or light brown if you're worried about puffiness—are all the most refreshing spring shades.
Nana Ouyang's light brown eyeshadow says goodbye to puffy eyes.
Wang Ziwen's peach eyeshadow brings warm, healthy radiance.
Guo Bitong's pink eyeshadow radiates youthful energy~
3. Lips that hint at spring are most beautiful
Jiang Lai, portrayed by Jiang Shuying in "The Good Doctor," left an impression not only for her passionate personality but also her sensual red lips. Without the bold red, Jiang Shuying loses some intensity and gains a touch of tenderness—like your neighbor's ethereal fairy sister.
①. Opt for softer lip shades
It's time to bid farewell to bold reds. Swap deep crimson for ethereal pinks, rose browns, corals, or peachy-pinks—these soft hues are your best friends for a subtle makeup look.
Zhao Liying's soft pink lips instantly shave off five years, making her look like a springtime fairy.
Big Sister Zhao's bean paste shade radiates gentle sophistication.
Jing Tian's coral tone brightens complexions, lifts spirits, and feels approachable.
②. Subtle Shine for Ethereal Grace
Not only should the color be lighter, but a hint of sheen elevates the look!
Duckling Yellow's rosy lips, enhanced with a touch of shine, instantly elevate her to ethereal beauty without any trials!
A soft peachy-pink lip with a hint of gloss boosts the skin's dewy radiance.
Got the key points for light makeup down? Say goodbye to heavy, complicated makeup—less is truly more!