However, those of Asian descent have it a bit harder than others. It’s not that they cannot use makeup, but rather that they cannot follow standard makeup tutorials and get the same result as others.

Their talent has nothing to do with it – it’s just that the standard instructions don’t cater to them.

This is why I wanted to share what I have learned as a mobile makeup artist about how to apply makeup to Asian eyes.

Asian makeup isn’t exactly different; instead, one prominent feature must be considered. This feature is the eye. Asians have what is known as single eyelids or monolids. Asian monolids are a type of eye shape found in certain East Asian populations.

As a mobile makeup artist in Kitchener-Waterloo, I have been fortunate to learn a lot about what works and what might not when it comes to the application of makeup on asian eyes. Let’s take a closer look at some makeup tips and tricks you can use to make your eyes pop!

The main problem that people with creaseless lids have been that their eye makeup never stays in place. It tends to smudge and blur into each other. Therefore, eyeliner ends up on your lids, and mascara ends up under your eyes, creating dark smears. A makeup primer is one of the best makeup items to use that will prevent this from happening.

Eye makeup tends to look different on Asian eyes because the shape is not suitable for horizontal shading. Most makeup techniques recommend working colours from the inner eye outward, emphasizing the crease with the darkest colour. However, Asian makeup looks better if you create an ombre look vertically. The darkest shade will be closest to your lash line, and the eyeshadow colours will get lighter as you move up.

After applying the colours that you want to approximately half of your lid, you just have to ensure that you blend well to create an ombre effect. You can use a blending brush to blend the two colours together, making sure that the colours smoothly transition into each other. You can also use your finger to blend the colours together and create an even more seamless look.

Faking a crease is something that takes a bit of time to perfect. This is because even with monolids, everyone has a unique eye shape.

There is no one way that works for everyone. You have to play around with where you want your crease to be.

The best way to do this is to create a crease using a dark eye pencil while looking in the mirror.

Do it with your eyes open to get a better idea of how it looks, while you blend it into your eyelid, creating a crease.

You can further enhance the effect with eyeliner, which we will discuss next.

Eyeline is probably the easiest thing to use on Asian eyes, and it is many people’s go-to solution as a workaround when applying makeup for those beautiful Asian eyes. However, instead of always rocking the solid sweep across your lash line, you can use eyeliner at the outer corners to make your eyes look larger. You should also avoid taking a downward turn.

Creating a wing that extends to where you create your crease will give your eyes a lift. The best way to do this is to line your outer corner with your eyes open. This will show you exactly how it looks. You can then extend the line inward toward your lash line. Using eyeshadow to do this instead of a liquid liner will create a softer look that will easily blend into the crease you create.

Having defined eyelashes completes your eye makeup. You can use an eyelash curler and mascara to help curl and define your lashes. You can also opt for fake lashes, but try to stick with the lighter versions instead of the heavier ones that will overshadow your eyes. If your lashes are too long and thick, they will make your eyes look smaller, erasing all your hard work.