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I don’t know about you, but I’m always been all about “mermaid” complexion – the goal is skin with a sexy sheen, as if you’ve just swam a few laps and emerged on the edge of a Siloso beach rockpool. (My foes might say I’m more of an Ursula than Ariel, but heed not those haters!)
The perfect pairing for your moist mermaid-ey mien? Why, “Korean mermaid” eyeliner, natch. Spotted on starlets like Lee Sung Kyung as well as Instagram ulzzangs both legit and aspiring alike, this absolutely adorable micro-trend is essentially a subtle spin on the conventional cat-eye.
How so? Well, for starters, the feline flick has shrunk to a tadpole-like tail that ends a literal hair’s breadth beyond your lash line, which is then smoked out to provide depth and dimension. The overall effect? K-Beauty at its most cutesy and captivating
Daunted by the difficulty involved? Don’t be. A subtly smudged glimmer on the outer rim of your lids adds an alluring gloss to your entire ensemble, and is embarrassingly easy to execute for both beauty buffs and beginners alike. Here’s how to nail this truly “eye-conic” look for yourself.
Want more? Check out my hot hacks for layering on liquid lipstick to nail a plump Kylie-esque pout, as well as my guide to instantly erasing eye fatigue and perking up your peepers. For your daily dose of beauty, head over to www.herworldplus.com/beauty.
