Song Ji-Hyo turns 40! Here are her best-kept beauty secrets

Instead of defining the arch, Ji-Hyo sports a softer, straighter brow shape with a low arch to make her eyes look bigger and brighter.

Pro tip: To make your eyebrow arch less noticeable, angle your eyebrow razor towards the tail and shave off the hairs that go downward.

When she appeared on the popular Korean variety show “Get It Beauty”, Ji-Hyo revealed that she’s diligent about cleansing. She also sticks to the basic cleanse-tone-moisturise-sunscreen routine.

Pro tip: Ji-Hyo uses a cleansing balm instead of a regular liquid, cream or gel cleanser. This is a good call as cleansing balms effectively remove dirt and grime without overly drying the skin.

Like her personality, the actress’s skin is never dull. Her signature glow is achieved with a light peachy blush swept across the apples of the cheeks and a bit of highlighter all over.

Pro tip: Want a double dose of glow? Apply a liquid highlighter on the higher planes of the face before mixing it in with your foundation and applying it all over.

Curtain bangs are great for framing the face and making you look younger. The “Was It Love” star styled her curtain bangs in an undone fashion by keeping some ends long enough to tuck behind her ears.

Pro tip: To add volume and body, blow dry your curtain bangs with a round brush.

Ji-Hyo knows that a slick of red lipstick can immediately take off years. When you’re working with a bold lip colour, there’s not much you need to do, and this supersoft, smokey eye is just the right amount.

Pro tip: Always hydrate your lips with a lip balm before applying lipstick.

As we age, we start to lose volume in our face and contouring draws attention to the hollows. To combat this, borrow a leaf out of Ji-Hyo’s book and skip contour.

Pro tip: Add volume and a youthful glow by dusting highlighter on your temples, tip of the nose, upper lip and chin.

Ji-Hyo’s signature mid-length hairstyle is flattering on most face shapes. Follow her lead and add a slight wave to your tresses for instant fullness and movement.

Pro tip: Put your hair in braids for as long as possible. For best results, start with damp hair. When ready, remove the hair ties and tousle your hair with your fingers. Finally, spritz some hairspray for no-heat mermaid curls that will last all day!

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