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  • Question
    I'm a Korean girl, but I don't have double eyelids, and halfheartedly want them. How does the tape-glue thing work?
    Community Answer
    If you only half-heartedly want them, don't be too worried. It is your choice. I am a K-pop trainee, and when I see other idols and trainees, they hardly ever have double eyelids. Be yourself and be unique! If you decide to try tape or glue, leave it on overnight, then take it off in the morning.
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    I have some dark circles under my eyes. How can I remove them?
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    Getting sleep would be the best option for your health, and eating well also will help with that. For more instant results there are home remedies to try, such as applying almond oil, tomatoes, cucumber, rose water, or raw potatoes to the area. Of course, you can always just use a good concealer under your eyes.
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    My eyebrows are naturally thick and black. How can I style it or shape them to match with my round face?
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    Thick eyebrows are in vogue now and look striking on a round face. You can pluck the stray hairs, but don't try to tweeze them too severely.
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    My eyelids are quite big, will the eyeliner make my eyes look a bit too big or droopy?
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    The eyeliner will look just fine. If you don't feel comfortable wearing winged or puppy eyeliner, then you should try just a line to make your eyes pop a bit.
  • Question
    What if I'm not allowed to wear makeup?
    Community Answer
    You don't need to wear makeup to like K-Pop, or even to have the K-Pop style. For now maybe focus on a unique hairstyle, or K-Pop style clothes, and don't worry about the makeup.
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    What if I am obese?
    Community Answer
    As long as you feel cute/pretty, then you'll look fantastic! Don't worry about it, and own it!
  • Question
    My eyes are small. How do I make them look bigger?
    Community Answer
    Using brown eyeliner and extending it a little bit downward would make your eyes appear more round. Also, fake eyelashes or a lot of mascara would give an appearance of big eyes.
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    How can I make my skin more fair?
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    The most obvious option would be to stay out of the sun. Use a lot of sunscreen and carry a parasol with you. If you are naturally dark-skinned, there are products made to lighten your skin, but those are potentially damaging. You can use a lighter foundation on any visible part of your skin if you need instant results.
  • Question
    How can I do puppy dog eyes using eyeliner?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Use a white or light neutral shade of eyeliner on your lower waterline. Using a white matte or shimmery eye shadow in the inner corner of your eyes really helps, too. Use a black or navy blue (navy blue really helps to define your eyes) mascara on your top lashes only.
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    How can I shape straight brows on a box face?
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    You can try waxing or using tweezers to make them a bit more curved. It stings a little bit, but it works. The curve will contrast with your face shape.
  • Question
    How can I get pink lips naturally?
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    There isn't really a way to get pink lips naturally, but you can wear any kind of pink lip gloss or lipstick to achieve the color you want.
  • Question
    I still don't get the lip gradient, what's a different way to do it?
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    The easiest way to do a lip gradient is to take any preferred color of eyeshadow or lipstick in powder form and start from the center of your lips. Concentrate the color mainly in the middle, and slowly spread it out using your fingers to give it a nice gradient. The nice thing about these kinds of lips is that they start looking better throughout the day.
  • Question
    Where can I get Korean lip gloss?
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    If it is not found anywhere near you, you can find them in online stores such as Amazon or eBay. You can also search the brand name of the lip gloss as it may have a website where you could buy it.
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    What if I have medium length hair with no bangs, I can't wear makeup, and I'm really tanned? Can I still pull off the look?
    Community Answer
    You can get bang extensions online that have clips on them. They attach to your real hair and aren't harmful to your natural hair.
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    My eyebrows are arched, how can I make them straight?
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    Get your eyebrows waxed. You can also pluck them or use makeup. Having straight eyebrows is not essential, though, so don't be worried if you can't get them.
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    I have big dark circles under my eyes. I am not allowed to use a concealer. What can I do for that case?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Get 8 - 10 hours of sleep every night. Splash your face with cold water to help "wake up" your skin. If you wear glasses, that helps.
  • Question
    How can I remove pimples quickly so the makeup looks nice?
    Community Answer
    Concealers always work if you want to see instant change. But your acne will naturally fade away if you wash your face daily and use moisturizer. If you have a severe case, see a dermatologist.
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    When is the right time to use skincare products, such as toner and cleanser?
    Cecilia Flores
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    Before you put on your makeup and after you take it off. You need to take care of your skin if you're going to wear makeup, so make sure your skin products work for you.
  • Question
    I'm only allowed to wear little to no makeup. Would I still be able to complete this look with lip gloss, eyeshadow, and blush?
    Sarah.Johnson
    Community Answer
    Absolutely! The K-pop style is known for being very minimalist, so that would work wonderfully!
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    My eyebrows are thin and arched; how can I achieve thick straight, eyebrows?
    Cecilia Flores
    Top Answerer
    Fill them in with a brow pencil or pomade. You can also pluck them to make them straighter so they won't have such an arch.
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    What if I can't wear makeup?
    Community Answer
    Don't worry, you can still be pretty without makeup. You can use face masks to prevent your face from breakouts, also Korean face masks. Remember to drink water, have plentiful exercise and eat healthy to maintain your body health. A good morning and night beauty routine will do too!
  • Question
    Is it necessary to have fair skin in order to do Korean makeup?
    Community Answer
    No, it's not. Anyone can apply this makeup. If it doesn't work well with your complexion, experiment until you find a version that you like.
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    Why do Koreans paint their skin?
    Community Answer
    In South Korea, pale skin is traditionally a sign of beauty and status. Normally those of lower classes would work outside, giving them a tan. If you are pale, it means that you have enough money to stay inside and relax more. Even though these classes don't exist as much today, these standards have carried on throughout the centuries, and are a chief factor of beauty for men and women alike.
  • Question
    I'm African American, can I still do this?
    Sasha Haley
    Community Answer
    Of course! Just use slightly more nude colors and you will look like an angel.
  • Question
    What if my eyebrows are thin?
    Sasha Haley
    Community Answer
    Thicken them using a pencil, eyebrow extension gel or boy-brow type products.
  • Question
    Can someone who has Down syndrome wear this kind of makeup?
    KittyHawk8900
    Community Answer
    Absolutely! Your differences and needs shouldn't matter, as long as it makes you feel good about yourself. Have fun and go for it!
  • Question
    I'm mixed race and I'm doing a performance where I'd have to look like a K-pop idol but I have a foundation that is too dark for my skin and my mum has a foundation too light. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    Mix your mother's and your foundation together. It'll hopefully create a shade perfect for you. You can always alter it (making it a bit lighter or darker) to fit your skin tone. Otherwise, you'll need to return to the store and purchase one closer to your own tone.
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    What if my nose is considered too big and it's hard to correct it with makeup?
    Community Answer
    You don't have to contour your nose. Having a small nose is considered the beauty standard but that doesn't mean bigger noses are ugly. In fact, they are just as beautiful as small noses! But if it really bothers you, find videos online for your nose type. Just remember, you are beautiful no matter what features you have.
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    I'm mixed white/Indonesian and I look very weird with this type of makeup because my face is strange looking. Yet, when fully white girls wear it they look much nicer. Is that normal?
    Community Answer
    This might be because you aren't altering this makeup look to suit your features. Remember, this is a style of makeup, we all aren't trying to look the same. You're beautiful, and just because this makeup isn't "suiting" you isn't because you're ugly. Try to experiment, get to know your features better, and try again! You can do this.
  • Question
    I don't have double eyelids. There is double eyelid fluid and double eyelid tape. I did that but I can't. What should I do?
    Community Answer
    You can still do this makeup look without double eyelids. You don't have to change your eyes for this look! It's been done before, and it looks just as amazing. If you're a visual learner, look up: "Kpop makeup for (whatever type of eyelids you have)".
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