Korean Eye Makeup

Korean Eye Makeup Tutorials and Aesthetics

Korean eye makeup has long been a source of inspo for beauty enthusiasts around the world, courtesy of the widespread popularity of Korean culture. Many fans who listen to K-pop or watch K-Dramas look to Korean celebrities for makeup inspiration. Korean makeup artists and beauty influencers on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube are also popular destinations for makeup tutorials.

While there are countless Korean eye makeup styles ranging from clean eye makeup to ultra-glam style like K-pop lashes, Korean makeup and beauty is essentially about looking flawless and put-together with a youthful exuberance. Korean eye makeup is focused on adding glam while making the eyes look larger. It’s also about enhancing your natural, distinctive features in the form of defined brows and glammed-up eyelashes.

From everyday to special occasion aesthetics, all Korean eye makeup styles are achievable with YesStyle’s extensive range of makeup and beauty tools. Scroll through this article for simple Korean eye makeup tutorials and beginners’ tips to create different eye looks!

Define Eyes with Korean Eyeliner

While a night out calls for statement eye makeup, for everyday Korean eye makeup it’s all about clean eyeliner looks that define the eyes and make you look more awake. Popular Korean eyeliner looks tend to extend to the outer corner of the eye for elongating effect.

Prep the eye area first by using concealer to cover dark circles, and then use a base eye shadow to brighten the area while promoting a clean canvas for eye makeup. Apply eye shadow just before applying eyeliner.

If you prefer the steady control and grip of a Korean eye pencil, draw your desired liner look with K-Beauty faves like MERZY’s The First Gel Eyeliner which comes in black, brown, gold and copper shades. If your prefer pen liners, try MACQUEEN’s bestselling Waterproof Tattoo Pen Eyeliner, a pigmented Korean eyeliner with a fine tip to easily draw feline flicks that stay put all day long.

Enhance Lashes & Brows with Mascara and Brow Makeup

For many Korean eye makeup styles, perfect brows and dramatic eyelashes are essential. Mascara instantly opens up eyes and adds drama! Start by curling lashes with a lash curler just before applying mascara. Naturally add length to lashes with CLIO’s bestselling smudge-proof Kill Lash Superproof Mascara. For extra volume and curl, NEOGEN’s Dermaology Extra Volumecurl Metal Maxicara featuring a skinny metal wand spoolie, volumizes and curls every lash with minimal mess.

When it comes to brows, defining your natural brow shape is the way to go. Unlike the preference for arched brows in the West, straight brows are popular in Korean eye makeup for natural charm. Turn to browcaras such as romand’s bestselling Han All Brow Fixer to tidy brows while adding definition. If you prefer brow pencils, espoir’s The Brow Balance Pencil draws sharp and precise strokes, and it comes with a spoolie to brush out brows for a more natural appearance. Another Korean beauty fave is THE FACE SHOP’s fmgt Designing Eyebrow with a slanted tip for coloring in sparse areas, plus a spoolie to brush out for softer finish.

How to Create K-pop Idol Lashes

Korean idols are trendsetters when it comes to makeup. One of the popular Korean eye makeup techniques is the attention-getting K-pop idol lashes. To achieve this look, you need mascara plus tweezers, as demonstrated by Korean makeup artists like MAENG in eye makeup tutorial videos on YouTube.

First, curl lashes with a lash curler. If needed, use a particle lash curler for more fanned-out results. Define the eyes with a pencil or gel liner and smudge slightly around the outer corners of eyes for a diffused and natural finish.

Apply a lengthening mascara such as ETUDE Curl Fix Mascara, but before it dries, use tweezers to lightly press natural lashes in individual sections for spidery effect. When clamping the lashes, pull gently in an outwards motion. Repeat this step for the bottom lashes to complete the trendy lash look. Remember to clean the tweezers before using on lower lashes to prevent clumping. For fuller-looking lashes, you may also add individual falsies or lash clusters.

How to Create Aegyo Sal Eye Makeup

One of the most famous Korean eye makeup looks is “aegyo sal.” The Korean term refers to cute baby fat under the lower lash line that makes your eyes appear larger, brighter and more dramatic. This Korean eye makeup technique requires makeup application with gradient effect on the under-eye area by using a contour shade followed by a highlighter.

For eye makeup beginners, there are dual-ended liners featuring a contour shade on one side and a highlight shade on the other, so you can easily create aegyo sal with just one product. Popular Korean eye makeup products for achieving this look include The Saem’s Saemmual Under Eye Maker, peripera’s Sugar Twinkle Duo Eye Stick and ETUDE’s Cute Eyes Maker. Alternatively, use eye shadow to create aegyo sal by choosing a cool-tone shading color and a shimmery color from an eye palette .

Use the darker shade of the dual-ended liner to draw a shadow line on your under-eye area that flatters your eye shape. If using a shading color from an eye shadow palette, apply with a thin eye makeup brush. Use the tip of your finger or eye makeup brush to blend and soften the under-eye shadow line for a more natural finish. Next, fill in using the shimmery side of your dual-sided eye stick or shimmery eye shadow from an eye palette to emphasize the cute baby fat.

Other Popular Korean Makeup Looks

When it comes to everyday wear, many Koreans favor a more natural look that amplifies facial features while radiating a healthy glow. This is reflected in the Korean “glass skin” trend that’s all about a flawless and radiant complexion teamed with glittery or glossy lip and eye makeup. After applying a dewy makeup base, highlighter and cheek makeup plus high-shine lippie, complete the glowy look with soft and minimal eye makeup.

Blend a soft peach or pastel pink eye shadow or liner on the eyelid for a soft and neutral eye look. CLIO’s Pro Eye Palette Air available in pastel pink and milky brown colors is perfect for creating this Korean eye makeup look. For finishing touches, swipe on mascara and define the brows, making sure to keep the look clean and natural.

Another Korean eye makeup palette featuring soft shades ideal for youthful looks is peripera’s bestselling Ink Pocket Shadow Palette. The four-pan eye palette in a travel-friendly size includes one pan with dual-tone shading colors in matte texture. Apply a lighter eye shadow on the center of eyelid, and then a darker shade on the outer corner of the eye for gradation effect.

Best Korean Eye Makeup Products

Whether you’re prepping for a special occasion or seeking a clean girl appearance for everyday wear, YesStyle’s sprawling selection of Korean eye makeup can help you achieve your desired eye look. From eyeliner, mascara and mascara fixer to eye shadow palettes and mono powders, discover the best eye makeup from renowned beauty brands to nail your Korean eye makeup looks.