Makeup and Asian Skin Talk, Free ARTISTRY™ Goodies!
June 15, 2008 by Sasha Manuel
Filed under Beauty
To share some of the love, I’ll be giving my Philippine-based readers a chance to win a few ARTISTRY™ beauty goodies.
I’ll be raffling off the following:
ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Creme in Neutrale (1)
ARTISTRY™ Lip Colour Sheer in Sandrine (1)
ARTISTRY™ Light Reflective Lotion SPF 15, Blushing Radiance (1)
ARTISTRY™ Waterproof Mascara in Brown (1)
ARTISTRY™ Makeup brushes (1 set)
ARTISTRY™ Vanity Kits (6)
ARTISTRY™ Vanity Bag with mirror (1)
All you have to do is leave a comment on this post, sharing your thoughts on makeup and Asian skin. Make sure that you leave your name and a valid email address cuz that’s how your entry will be verified.
Every comment is counted as an entry so long as you’re adding onto the conversation. (Important note: Be nice. I have the right to disqualify a comment if it’s off-topic/spammy/offensive.) Main point here is to have this conversation and learn from each other. AND my way of saying thank you for participating in the conversation is the Artistry Raffle. How does that sound?
Since I also write for two (2) other blogs: Tops 2 Bottoms and Style Manila, I’ll also be starting conversations there wherein you’re also free to join!
This will last till the end of the month, 30th June 2008, 11:59pm. Raffle will be on 01 July then the list of winners with corresponding prizes will be posted on 02 July 2008. Winners are given 3 days to get in touch with me, sending in particulars like full name and mailing address (using the email address used in their comment). Failure to meet the deadline will result to my drawing a new winner.
Now, let’s start talking!
My thoughts on makeup and Asian skin? I would say, based on my own experience, expensive make-up doesn’t mean that us Asians will look great on it! I believe in totally testing a product first, with my own skin, I would say the best make-up for me are usually those asian made brands! I can go for western eyeshadows or blushes but when it comes to foundation, asian made foundation works for me. This is my own opinion.
Hi! Many Asians have good skin and tend to have less wrinkles as they age. However, the downside is that Asian skin is prone to oiliness and acne. Matte makeup works well, especially with the humidity. Good makeup has to withstand the heat and humidity here.
Another thing is that many Asians want to have whiter skin. While fashion magazines in the West show a lot of tanning advertisements, skin whitening is heavily promoted here in Asia. The fair skin brought about by skin whitening contrasts sharply with the black hair of most Asians. Red lips, pink blush and black-rimmed eyes create a look similar to Snow White.
While lots of Asians haven’t really expressed great love for their skin, I have been extremely grateful that I have Asian skin. I love how it’s tone is yellowish and not reddish or bluish. It’s just so warm it kind gives you the same warmth just by looking at yourself. Now that I look at what I’ve typed, it seems so conceited but even if I look at other people with Asian skins, I feel a sense of pride, and warmth, which is a trademark of most Asian countries, mostly the Filipinos.
Makeup will always be a part of every girl’s life but an Asian woman, with or without makeup radiates an unexplicable warmth that no other race can give.
I’m Chinese American and I’ve come to terms with my Asian skin. I think there’s a common misconception that a lot of Asians want lighter skin (as well as double eyelids/large eyes) because they want to be “white”– not quite. In classical Chinese poetry, the epitome of beauty were women with pale skin and large eyes (with the former it’s a universal thing, it means that you weren’t a peasant and had to work in the fields).
That said, it’s only been recently that I’ve begun to appreciate my Asian skin. I’m a NC20 and while I’m on the pale side (which my relatives always gush over), I can’t tan at all. I always burn, which is an inconvenience. Now I appreciate knowing that all the sunscreen I’ve used will ensure that I’ll look younger when I’m older.
Less wrinkles and age spots from the sun!
As for Asian make-up, Japanese make-up in particular is amazing. The colors are usually soft and subtle and the packaging/design is usually sleek and beautiful.
Well, I don’t think all asian skincare lines are terrific for asian skin. I mean, some formulated for other ethnic skin can still work. Just like other ethnicities can use Asian skincare lines.
I agree with Joyce, lots of Asian girls want lighter, “brighter” skin. Whereas, many people in American like the healthy tan glow. It’s really a cultural difference. Tanning excessively is dangerous. Whitening excessively is equally dangerous.
I think, people just have to try out products. And see what works.
I would like to find how to make eyes look bigger. I put off white shadow in inner corner of my eyes but would like more tips.
i agree with the observation that a lot of asians aspire for whiter skin. that’s why we have lots of beauty products promising whiter skin. but i’m morena and i’m proud of it. i hope more women, not just asians, would come to appreciate the color of their own skin.
i’m a late-bloomer! i’m in my 30’s and i started using makeup just last year. when i was younger, i was really afraid of foundies and face powders because i never had any luck in choosing the right shade. i ended up getting products that were too light, too dark or too pink. it was probably because a lot of the cosmetics available were made for caucasians. and it was just last year, when i stumbled upon mmu, that i realized that many cosmetic companies are making products for people of different ethnicities. i’m glad to have finally found medium golden foundies to match my distinctly southeast asian skin.
I’m also a late bloomer…Due to skin sensitivity. My skin reacts badly to any cosmetics products. So, my derma advise me to have a good skin care routine, instead of putting make up. So, my HG are lip products. Mostly lip glosses and balms… in nudes. I wanted to try colors…but it doesnt suit me well.. But still, nude it is. Late last year, friends recommended me to try mineral make up… I’m dipping unto them slowly, afraid that my skin can’t take it. But, so far, so good.
I have yet to bloom when it comes to cosmetics. I bought a set of makeup to use for my prom night, and it’s now five years later and it’s still sitting somewhere, almost completely unused. My best friend indulges in eyeliner and mascara, but I find that it’s too much of a hassle and I don’t really have much lash for mascara to latch onto in the first place! I also agree with the skin sensitivity and acne-prone comments. Another reason my friend and I don’t wear makeup too much is that it tends to cause/prolong our unattractive breakouts! Sure, foundation can cover bad skin to an extent, but I really wish there were an actual product out there that could cover and heal at the same time!
As for skin tone, I’m naturally quite pale, but enjoy a tanner look. I burn pretty easily, but it quickly turns into a nice bronze, which I think flatters my body type much more than my pasty white colour naturel.
I was listening to BBC 1Xtra which has a black show and the presenter asked the listeners to email and sms in which skin colour they preferred and most of the young black men responded with lighter skin being their preference. It seems that being female we’re pressured into wanting lighter skin, my friends all use NUR76 which lightens their skin and most of them do not tell anyone else that they use it. I guess wanting to be lighter is quite a shameful thing.