Hey guys! Today I'm going to share with you this look that is inspired from Goo Hara's Mamma Mia MV. This song is definitely catchy and the music video itself is so dreamy-like, I'm totally diggin it! The main focus of Hara's look is the straight, full eyebrows and minimalistic makeup. So no exaggerated eyeliners whatsoever <3 Natural makeup seems to be the trend too, so you can use it for everyday. Without further ado, let's start! <333

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FIRST STEP: BASE MAKEUP

►Apply generous pump of CC cream to reduce redness and discoloration

►Apply BB Cream by lightly tapping it using sponge/beauty blender

►Use concealer that fits your skintone to cover imperfections, dark circles, etc.

SECOND STEP: EYE MAKEUP

►Apply taupe eyeshadow on the outer-V of the eye, extending out.

►Draw a line on the eyelid, following the natural contour of your eye socket.

►Lightly dab peach shimmer eyeshadow all over the eyelid.

►Using dark brown shadow, apply it on the outer-V of the eye, nearing the waterline.

►Slightly draw a line on 1/4 of the lids to create deeper eyes effect.

►Blend everything with a clean fluffy brush.

►Using an angled brush, draw a line under the eyes to create aegyosal.

[ For more detailed tutorial on Aegyosal, click HERE ]

►Apply rose champagne shimmer shadow to the inner eye corner to brighten up the eyes.

►Create a slight cat-eye with sharp-tip eyeliner, or you can just tightline it with pencil liner.

►Curl your eyelashes with your favourite curler. (Mine's Shu Uemura <3)

►Apply generous amount of mascara on the upper and lower lashes, but refrain from applying too much or you'll have "spider legs lashes"! (Which looks horrible D:)

THIRD STEP: EYEBROW, SHADING, LIPSHADE

►Using an angled brush, fill in the brows and make it straight (slightly downward) for that innocent look.

►Lightly dab taupe matte eyeshadow or your favourite bronzer on the sides of the nose bridge.

►Apply a little bit of shimmery powder on the nose bridge to make it look taller.

►Create vibrant gradient lips using lip concealer, lip liner and lip tint.

[ For detailed tutorial on gradient lips, click HERE ]

►Contour the cheekbone, chin and temples to make an illusion of slimmer face.

►Apply generous amount of peach/pink-colored blush on.

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► FINAL LOOK ►

Thanks to Meiske for lending me this wig c:

So, what do you think? I think I can totally use this makeup for everyday purpose, since it looks pretty natural and at the same time, cute! Goo Hara looks lovely as usual in the music video <3 As expected from my favourite KARA member! So, who should I do (inspired look) next? Comment down below and let me know <3

Thank you for reading! xx

Hey guys! I'm going to show you my very first tutorial <3 It is going to be about how to achieve that ulzzang gradient lip everybody have been rocking~ This is requested by a friend of mine who is curious on this style of gradient lip. I've been using this style for a while now since it gives a nice touch to any look and looks very nice when cosplaying pretty shoujo characters.

Gradient lips for cosplaying different characters

-- STEP ONE --

It's best to keep your lips hydrated and plump before applying any products to it. I'm using Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lipbalm to mosturize my chappy lips. This particular lipbalm has pomegranate oil in it, which hydrates and revitalizes your lips with a hint of color for an even, beautifully toned appearance!

-- STEP TWO --

Apply generous amount of concealer on the lip, but rather focus on the outer corner of the lips and slowly blend away for a smoother gradient effect. Etude House's Lip Concealer does the job for me, though it was rather lighter than my skintone.

-- STEP THREE --

Line your lips with a lip liner and fill them in. This acts as a matte base for all your tints later on. I'm using Bobbi Brown's Lip Liner in Brownie Pink, as it matches my skintone best.

-- STEP FOUR --

Apply a coral cream liptint on the inner lips and blends outwards. For coral liptint, I have Shu Uemura's 6Princess Lip & Cheek Tint. It's very creamy, pigmented and suitable for this gradient look.

-- STEP FIVE --

Apply a thin line of blood red liptint on the inner lips and blend outwards with a clean lipstick brush. By using a lipstick brush, you have more control and can build up the gradient colors. If done correctly, the colors should gradient like blood-red >>> coral >>> brownie pink >>> nude.

-- STEP SIX --

Swipe a tiny amount of concealer onto your ring finger and dab it gently to the outer corner of the lips. This ensures the colors to look more vibrant and reapply on the corners that might've smudged through the process.

-- STEP SEVEN --

Apply generous amount of lipgloss for a sophisticated look. In this tutorial, I would love to have a matte look. Instead of using clear lipgloss, I applied enough lipbalm to hydrate my lips again.

Finished Result! <3

That's the end of this tutorial! 7 simple steps that even beginners can follow <3 Note to anyone attempting this, there will be times when the colors might not suit you but don't let it prevent you from finding the perfect shade of pink/coral/red for this gradient look! Everyone has different skintones and one color might not complement one another. It's totally okay!

Practice makes perfect and practice means more shopping, and more shopping means more collection! Yay for wide collection of makeup \m/ I hope you like this tutorial, sorry for making it picture-heavy but I hope you guys get this tutorial anywas. :")

Thanks for reading! xx

Products used:

► Burt's Bees Pomegranate Lipbalm

► Etude House Lip Concealer

► Bobbi Brown Lip Liner (Brownie Pink)

► Shu Uemura 6Princess Lip & Cheek Tint (Coral)

► Tony Moly Lip Tint (Blood Red)