Asian makeup colors for ultimate beauty

This page is your answer to asian makeup colors that compliment your skin tone. You don’t have to deal with the hassle of stressing out at the cosmetics counter wondering about what colors to buy or what looks good on you. You will find several colors for lips, eyes and cheeks, plus a few makeup tips to help enhance your overall look.

◈Lips: Generally, these shades work beautifully for your lips: Sheer beiges, pinks, plums, brown plums, bright reds, deep reds, pink mauves, mauves. Avoid strong pinks and oranges on the lips - they will give you an overly dramatic look. Light brown will make the skin look muddy. If your skin tone is pale, go for sheer pinks.

Earth-toned corals work well and, of course, a rich, bright red is awesome when your primary look is all about glamour. If you have thin lips, try pinkish and brighter colors. Dark, strong colors will draw too much attention to the thinness.

◈Eyes: Colors that are especially flattering for daytime wear are bronze, cool grays, purples, lavenders and pinks. Other choices for daytime eyeshadows are soft taupes, browns, peaches and plums. Asian women look really nice in smoky color eyeshadows such as gray and charcoal, so I hope this isn't too dramatic for you. Great dramatic colors to try are black, deep purple, deep turquoise (really stunning) and navy blue.

Those colors are ideal for evening wear. Choose eyeliner in navy, dark plum, charcoal, and dark brown or soft black and line the upper lid only. Choose a brownish-black, soft black or deep black mascara.

◈When choosing asian makeup colors, stay away from shimmers and frosts because they have a tendency to make eyelids look puffy.
◈Creamy formulations are difficult to control on creaseless eyelids, so it’s a good idea to stay away from those too.
◈Yellow or yellow-toned eyeshadows are a no-no because they’ll make you look washed out.

◈Cheeks: A little blush in dusty pink or plum on your cheeks will brighten your complexion, so feel free to experiment with this color. Pay attention to sheer, light peaches and oranges, corals and mauves, and apply blush on the apples of the cheeks. Make sure you blend toward the hairline.

If you’re having a difficult time deciding on which colors to try, pick a celebrity or a public figure that looks similar to you in skin, eye, and hair color. Then every time you see her in a magazine, pay attention to the color she is wearing. I even suggest tearing pictures out of a magazine, or printing colored pictures from the internet. More than likely, those colors are good for you as well.

One stronger piece of advice about Asian makeup color: The colors you like generally are good for your skin tone. Follow your instinct, and don't settle for someone else "telling" you what to wear. Your idea of what is beautiful may differ from mine, and you have to be comfortable with your choice. Many cosmetic lines have great tips and pictures on their websites.

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