Discover the Latest Makeup Trends: Eye Makeup Tips for Monolids and Double Eyelids

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Makeup trends change with the times, and one of the most significant changes a person is their eye makeup. The eyes are very important in determining our image. Eye makeup has become a very important factor in the beauty industry and makeup trends. If you look at Google's search term trends, the interest in K-beauty keywords is constantly increasing, so foreigners are also interested in Korean eye makeup. Korean eye makeup is largely differentiated into double eyelids and monolid makeup. So, what are the latest trends and makeup methods? Let's find out together.

1. Understanding Eyelid Types

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Eyelid types are mainly divided into double eyelids and monolid, and the makeup for each is slightly different accordingly. Let's take a look at the characteristics of each one and how it affects makeup application.

1) Eyelid Type Definition

Double eyelids are those that have a line at the top of the eye. In the case of lined eyes, the eyes tend to be deeper because there is an extra line at the top of the eye, which gives the eyes a sense of depth. This creates a cool and clear impression.

On the other hand, the monolid is characterized by an oriental look with no line above the eye. Instead of having no line above the eye, the upper eyelid is heavier. Since it gives a different look to each individual, the preference for the upper eyelid is increasing these days.

2) Beauty Standards According to Eyelid Type

In order to look a certain way, and try to live up to unattainable beauty standards, some people choose to undergo eyelid surgery. When considering dominance and recessiveness of various genetic traits, having lines is dominant. So, according to the laws of genetics, if you have both the double eyelids and monolid genes, you will have the dominant eye type. Also, there was a time when beauty standards tended to focus on the West, and people would say having a double eyelid was more aesthetically pleasing simply because most people in the West have lines, but this is not necessarily the case at all.

Thankfully, we have evolved towards a time where each type of unique beauty can be valued for its own charm, so there's no judgment on which is superior, prettier or not. However, the differences between the two types are obvious, so when applying makeup, the way you do it and the range of things you can do are bound to be different.

2. Trendy Eye Makeup Techniques

Each type of eyelid has its own characteristics that need to be taken advantage of to create an attractive makeup look, so it is inevitable that there are different types of makeup that are popular for different types of eyelids. Basically, the current trends in eye makeup are colorful, and three-dimensional. In general, skin and lips are preferred natural, but many different makeup trends show a definite presence as far as eye makeup is concerned. In order to create such eye makeup, I would like to tell you how to express each eye type.

1) The Key to Double Eyelid Makeup

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If you have double eyelids, you should focus on emphasizing depth. Typical examples are smokey eyes or winged eyelines, which don't require too much coverage, but enough line and color to make them stand out, so you don't need to use too many products. Just a little bit of eyeliner and mascara is enough to make your eyes stand out.

2) The Key to Monolid Makeup

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Since the eyelids don't have any depth in the eye shape itself, it's important to create depth and dimension through makeup. The recommended way to do this is to use a light-colored shadow on the hollow of the eye, which will artificially create depth around the eye and make the eye look deeper and more subtle. No matter how thick you use eyeliner or mascara, it's likely to be hidden by the hollows of your eyes, so rather than overdoing it, keep it basic and utilize shadow to complete your eyes, and you'll be able to create a natural and deep eye look that fits the current makeup trend.

3. Eye Makeup Tutorial

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1) Simple Tutorial for Double Eyelid Makeup

Lined eye types tend to get away with pretty much any makeup color because the basic eye shape itself has depth and dimension to it. However, if you want to be more adventurous with the latest makeup trends, you may want to choose a darker color eyeliner or colored line to define your eyes more clearly. You don't need to add shadow or shading to define your eyes, but it's enough to open up your eyes. If you want to create a deeper look, apply a dark gray or brown shadow to your lid before drawing your eyeliner, but not too thickly, and then draw your eyeliner. This will create a more atmospheric look.

2) A Quick Tutorial for Monolid Makeup

Since the eyelid doesn't have any depth to it, you'll need to focus on creating visual depth through makeup. Shadow is essential for this: start by applying a shadow similar to your skin color, such as peach or brown, in a wide sweep down to the base of your brow bone. Then build up the shadow with darker colors, using darker shadows as you get closer to the eye line to create shading and eyeholes. It's important to blend the colors together naturally because you don't want them to play with each other, so it's best to use a shadow brush rather than applying makeup by hand.

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4. Want to Learn Eye Makeup Trends According to Your Eyelid Type

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Eye makeup accounts for 8% of your makeup, so it's important to make sure your choices are right for your eyes. Now that you've correctly identified your eyelid type, it's time to start applying makeup trends to your eyes in earnest. If you're interested in applying makeup trends according to K-beauty, you can use the personalized beauty consultation and makeup session service at Haebom.

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