Asian Makeup Tips - Why Does Purple Eye Shadow Look Good On Asians? (Beauty Blog Post)

This is my second Asian Makeup Tips post. Content required a little research. I feel proud--but anxious too--about writing it.  

Hopefully, readers enjoy this post, and possibly learn something interesting. I certainly did.

At eight, I truly believed that I was ugly.

 
My double lids and nose bridge didn't come until puberty. (Double lids and taller nose are traits that traditional Asians consider beautiful; such notion no longer exists, as the younger generation is more open-minded.)  

A family member often alluded to the fact that I looked ugly in conversations with others by highlighting my mono lids and flat nose in a demeaning manner. Her standards were notably high because of her profession.

At the time (I was eight), my parents were in the U.S., and she was my only female role model. I took her words to heart, and truly believed that I was ugly.

Since then, I became enamored with makeup, especially makeup for Asians that focus on enhancing what most of us lack--captivating eyes and a prominent nose.

Glad it all worked out.

Because of this Asian makeup obsession, I now have a beauty and skin care blog I'm passionate about. It provides me the opportunity to connect with, learn from, and inform other beauty bloggers. I get excited every time I blog.

Things always work out in the end, don't they?

So, what happened to the family member I mentioned earlier?  

 

Click here to find out.

She has since been humbled by a tragic event, and no longer judges others by appearance. We have always loved each other, and are extremely close now.

Without further adieu, let's talk about why purple eye shadow looks good on Asians?

Undertone is the underlying tint beneath your skin. It determines if your complexion is warm or cool, and which colors flatter you. 

Asians have yellow undertone. However, yellow undertone can produce both warm and cool complexion.

(To find out your complexion, look at your veins. If they appear blue, then you have cool complexion. If they appear green, then you have warm complexion.)

Regardless of your complexion, if you are Asian, you most likely have yellow undertone. 

My own color wheel theory.

After finding the color of Asian undertone, I explored the color wheel.
 
The color wheel below composes of only primary (red, yellow and blue) and secondary colors (colors mixed by primary colors).

To create a harmonious visual experience--a balanced, orderly and pleasing experience that's easily accepted by the human brain--combine colors that are either analogous or complimentary to each other.

Complimentary colors are colors opposite of each other on the color wheel.

As you can see, yellow and purple complement each other--that's why purple eye shadow looks good on Asians. 

Spelling error alert! I meant "complementary," NOT "complimentary." (Wheel was my own drawing.)

 

Also, yellow and purple each has its own set of warm and cool shades, making it possible to fit every complexion.

I just happen to have warm complexion--and found that a jewel-toned purple works well on me.

Eye Shadow Recommendation 

One eye shadow palette I recommend is Heather Trio by Clinique. (Mine was from a store sample, and had only two shades from the Trio.)

Because the purple is so bold, I applied it in the area under my crease, instead of all over. This way, it doesn't overwhelm.

Loved the sample, and will most likely purchase the full-priced palette.

The bold purple and soft pink are analogous colors. They mix well together.

After applying liner, mascara and gloss, a day look is done.

 

Well, that's all for today.

 

Thanks again for reading.

 

Any other Asian Makeup Tips to suggest?