Natural to soft.
Japanese Makeup Style
Soft, precise, low-contrast makeup with an emphasis on clarity of skin.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca.
Where it sits
Natural to soft.
Soft glam is not simply less full glam — the intent is different. It aims at polished; full glam aims at transformed and camera-ready. Deciding which is wanted before the first product goes on saves the whole session.
The technique it depends on
Precision at low intensity, which is harder than precision at high.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
The low-contrast palette needs adjusting upward on deeper skin to register at all.
One rule carries across every look on this site: check undertone rather than depth. Olive and golden skin greys against neutral and pink-based products however well the depth matches.
When it is the wrong choice
High-impact events.
Questions
What defines japanese makeup style?
Soft, precise, low-contrast makeup with an emphasis on clarity of skin.
What is the one technique japanese makeup style depends on?
Precision at low intensity, which is harder than precision at high.
Does japanese makeup style work on Moroccan skin tones?
The low-contrast palette needs adjusting upward on deeper skin to register at all.
When is japanese makeup style the wrong choice?
High-impact events.
The work
Other styles
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