My Current Favorite Look Tutorial

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.

Figure 1. Jihun in Rain MV

Let’s get started with the tutorial!

Figure 2 Step by step tutorial

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.

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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