Let’s talk Asian beauty
Earlier this month, I had the opportunity to speak to Hollywood Beauty Specialist and beauty editor of Viva Glam Magazine, Katarina Van Derham, about Asian beauty. Katarina is a world re-known beauty specialist. When asked about her ideal concept of beauty, she stated, “I disagree with the belief that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. I know many people may agree with this. But there is a science behind what is attractive. And what is attractive is beauty. I know the science behind it whereas many people in the beauty industry don’t. To me, when it comes to beauty, I focus on the bone structure. If you have beautiful bone structure, you are more attractive. I consider myself a beauty specialist because I understand the science of beauty, not just makeup application. I understand that even if you don’t have specific measurements that make your face naturally beautiful, with correct makeup application, you can get as close as you can to what is considered the perfect face. Because I believe everyone woman has a best version of themselves, my goal is to help them discover it.” Katarina is one of the most recognized beauty specialists in Hollywood and has thousands of loyal followers. I asked her about tips specifically for the Asian face:
1. Eyeliner: Asian women use liquid eye liner most of the time. Half of the time they shouldn’t because the liquid eyeliner actually closes the eye. And most women want to open the eye. Sometimes replace the liquid eyeliner with a powder for a softer, smokier look. Take a small brush and dip it into eye shadow. Then, draw eyeliner with the eye shadow and smudge it. Do not wet it. Use a thin angled eyeliner brush.
2. Eyelashes: Don’t be afraid to add extra eye lashes, either strips or individual lashes. Asian eyes can take a lot, sometimes more than anyone else.
3. Contouring: Always contour your cheeks to define the cheekbone. One of the most beautiful elements of the Asian face are the cheeks. I love the fact Asian faces have broader cheeks so you can bring them out more than other races. Emphasize the cheeks.
4. Eyes: Embrace your almond eyes. Some Asian women want to have them round. But I think they have a beautiful shape. Don’t try to get away from the shape, embrace them.
5. Lips: Asian women should wear nice rich tones on their lips. Don’t be afraid of burgundies and deep reds. Asian women have more sallow undertones, but there is so much class in a deep red lipstick and gloss in Asian women especially with the beautiful Asian bone structure. Go with the deep red, especially for the holidays!
To learn more about Katarina Van Derham and her beauty tips go to:
www.KatarinaVanDerham.com
Twitter/Kvanderham
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Katarina-Van-Derham/108553439206519?ref=ts
www.vivaglammagazine.com
The model in the editorial is obviously Dutch and gorgeous as almost all Dutch women are but her fish lips are overblown and majorly fake. To get that overblown fake look, line the lip liner over the natural lip line and fill in with a matte lip shade one shade lighter than the liner. Final step is to cover the lip with a rich clear gloss like mac glass (flavored even better). Only for special occasions girls, only for special occasions. 🙂
Also, to make that flat and wide nose look long and narrower, apply a ligher contouring shadow from the top of the center of the nose straight down to the bottom of the base. That will give the illusion of a much straighter, longer and narrower nose. You can see the shadowing I mentioned demonstrated on the model although her nose is perfect.
Van is Dutch, no?
I don’t think those lips look fake at all. Its probably just they way they’re drawn on.
She is not Dutch.
Whatever. A great makeup artist can work miracles. I had a buddy in college who was a gay actor and he used to make me look like famous movie actresses from the Old Hollywood Era for fun. Joan Crawford, Gloria Swanson, Marilyn Monroe, Veronica Lake, Rita Hayworth and so forth. We used to have a blast!! He was a magician with makeup. I used to play the part to the nth degree and have all of my friends roaring with laughter! Now I have more than enough material from people who I’ve met over the years. (just kidding) Words to the wise: Make sure that what you see is really what you get. You may end up with Victor/Victoria after the nuptuals. Know what I mean?? You may think you landed a Victoria’s Secret model only to find out that you got tricked into marrying Oprah Winfrey instead. LOL
This scene is my favorite:
Sunset Blvd (1950)- Last Scene
Madonna – Vogue
The model that appears in the picture for the article is Kat Van Derham, the beauty specialist. She is Slovakian.