Hello! Long time no see :) One of my favorite pop
groups, KNK, had a comeback this month with a repackaged album that has the
title track, Rain. They dropped music video teasers for each member, where
Jihun’s eye makeup totally stole my heart. It was very simple but it defined
his eyes beautifully. Rain is a sad song and they are all men so there wasn’t
much vibrancy in the makeup. It was based on defining the facial features. So,
this is something anyone can wear for any event and tweak it to your personal
taste. This kind of high impact versatile sophistication is exactly what’s
missing in our local scene.
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| Figure 1. Jihun in Rain MV |
Let’s get started with the tutorial!
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Figure 2 Step by step tutorial
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1. Base Colour
I used only one brush for this eye look: Royal and
Langnickle Revolution BX-66. The base for this eye look is a medium matte brown
which should be darker and warmer than your skin. I used “Sweet Shop” from the
Makeup Revolution I Heart Makeup Naked Chocolate eye shadow palette. Notice how
I have defined my crease properly and blended the edges so that the color fades
into my natural skin color. Remember to define your lower lash line well. It is
not meant to be a thin black line rather you recreate the shadow naturally
present in that area. No, I am not talking about dark circles which extend way
past your lower lash line.
2. Smoked Eye Liner
You need a soft kohl pencil or gel liner which will blend
easily but not go all over the place. I used Rivaj UK kohl pencil to make a
thin line (slightly thicker on the outside) on the outer half of my upper and
lower lash lines. Then I simply blended it out making sure not to blend it too
far. Decide that according to your lid space. Since I have partially hooded
eyes, I have moderate amount of space.
3. Tight Line & Water Line Definition
Use a long lasting precise black kohl pencil or gel liner to
define your upper and lower water lines. Then blend out the lower water line
kohl gently into your lower lash line so it’s not visibly separate.
4. Mascara
You can use false lashes if you like. I used Essence I <3
Extreme Volume Waterproof mascara.
Optional
Blend a matte cream/ beige shade on the highest point of
your brow bone and inner corner. If you are going to do this, I recommend doing
it before you apple the base color.
Brows
Of course, do your brows in whatever way you prefer. As this
is a natural look with earthy looks and strong definition, I suggest doing
softer brows. I used Luscious Brow Luxe Eye brow Definer Pencil in Cool
Brunette.
Complexion
The original artist recreated Jihun’s natural complexion so
I did the same for myself. I wasn’t going to spend time and energy on covering
up every single little scar because I have a lot of those at the moment. I used
RCMA foundation as a concealer and a thin layer of Inglot HD Foundation 73. I
set it with RCMA Translucent powder because it’s hot and humid here. I don’t
have the liberty of applying dewy foundation like Jihun. Instead, I highlighted
my cheekbones with the highlighter from Sleek powder contouring kit-Medium. I
have a natural bronze so I warmed up my face with the bronze blush from ELF
Blush palette - Light. I used the neutral pink from the same blush palette focusing
on my apples and blending it backwards and upwards. I contoured under my
cheekbones, on my temples and under my jaw line with Inglot HD Sculpting powder
505.
Lips
I wasn’t sure what lip color Jihun was wearing, probably a
simple lip balm. Gradient lips are really popular in Asia so I created a
natural plum one using Essence XXXL Long Lasting Lip gloss in Hot Brownie. It’s
actually a matte lip cream in a pretty plum shade. I took some on the back of
my hand, smudged it and applied it like a lip balm all over my lips. Then I
took the wand and applied some right in the center of my lips. I patted it
gently to create a soft fade.
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| Figure 3: My Recreation |
There you have it! All done :) Let me know what you think in the comments below.
Love,
Sadaf
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