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If there’s one makeup colour that you should invest in, let it be gold. Especially when it comes to base makeup shades or highlighter.
This is because gold shades particularly flatter East-Asian complexions as our skin’s yellow-based undertones need the warm spectrum that gold can offer.
That said, you should definitely stay away from shades that are too silvery or whitish because when you apply those shades on yellow-based skin tones, you get an ashy, deadish grey cast that’s the opposite of flattering.
How to apply gold makeup? For the base makeup like primers and highlighters, apply anywhere on the face where the light hits so like on the top of your cheekbones, on the center of your forehead, and along the nose bridge. We love the hue on the eyelids too, as a wash of colour over the entire lid, or just as an accent on the center of the eyelid. You can apply a touch of gold on the lips too, on the cupid’s bow to accentuate the sultry shape of your pout.
Scroll through our gallery for our picks of the most gorgeous gold makeup around.
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Gold makeup to flatter Asian skin
NYX Professional Born To Glow Liquid Illuminator, $16
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A creamy, easy to spread skin illuminator that you can apply anywhere.
Guerlain L'OR - Radiance Concentrate With Pure Gold, $105
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Apply this makeup base under your foundation or on its own for a subtle radiance.
Fenty Beauty Killawatt Freestyle Highlighter in Trophy Wife, $50
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This cult fave gold highlighter can be applied lightly for a subtle glow, or go at it with a damp brush for extra intensity.
Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops in Candlelight, $65
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Add a drop to your usual liquid foundation for a healthy skin glow.
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector in Moonstone, $29
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Goes on creamy and leaves a lovely sheen on your skin.
Sephora Face Shimmering Powder in Natural Glow, $26
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A wash of this powder on the top of your cheeks using a fan brush makes cheeks pop.
Zoeva Strobe Gel in Parhelia, $25
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An intense gold gel that you dab on wherever you need instant light on your skin. Use sparringly.
Shu Uemura Pressed Eyeshadow Refill in Glitter Gold, $25
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A beautiful glittery eyeshadow shade that will make your eyes instantly eye-catching.
NARS Dual Intensity Eyeshadow in Telesto, $45
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These gorgeous gold-bronze hued eyeshadows make you look sunkissed and luminous and can be applied on the eyelids or even as a highlighter.
L'Oreal Color Riche Collection Star 24K Gold Le Gold, $21.90
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Slick this on over your lipstick or tinted lip balm to give extra oomph. Or trace your cupid’s bow to accentuate it.
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