Most of you reading this would have grown up together with Girls' Generation, one of South Korea's biggest girl groups. Consequently, the name of member Kwon Yuri isn't an unfamiliar one. Outside of her musical work as a group and soloist, Yuri has been steadily building an acting career with shows such as Fashion King (2012), Dae Jang Geum Is Watching (2018) and most recently in Bossam: Steal the Fate (2021). The Korean star is also an adept cook, often showing off her skills on her YouTube channel. As we celebrate Yuri, who turned 32 on December 5, here are some tips and products to help you achieve her signature clean, warm-toned makeup.
Dressed in a unique ensemble, Yuri shows off her porcelain-like skin with perfected base makeup and minimal colour. This clean and simple approach is emblematic of how Yuri tends to wear makeup.
The secret to achieving Yuri's less-is-more base makeup is to use a colour corrector. Different shades counteract unwanted tones and blemishes -- so you can use the least amount of foundation and concealer possible to create a flawless canvas. Green neutralises redness, yellow for dark circles and spots, lavender for sallowness and peach for undereye circles and brightening.
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Not only does warm tones liven up her complexion, the monochromatic look across Yuri's eyes, cheeks and lips ensures that she looks polished and camera-ready even without doing much.
This creamy makeup stick from Nudestix can be used on the eyelids, cheeks and lips to give a natural glow. We recommend warming up the long-wearing, non-sticky and water-resistant formula with your fingers first for ease of application.
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Yuri went with her usual simple makeup for the 2021 Baeksang Arts Awards. She, however, amped up her look by increasing the glowy, dewy factor to emphasise her fresh, youthful skin.
This Chanel highlighter stick imparts a natural healthy glow with a luminous velvet finish. You can apply it before foundation for a softer sheen or on the high points of the face for a disco ball-like glow.
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Seen here with the Burberry Olympia handbag, the focal point of Yuri's makeup is the little cat eye. The small flick enlarges her eyes without competing with the overall pared-down look. The Korean star still looks fresh-faced without being overly glam.
This liquid eyeliner from Lady Gaga's Haus Laboratories is a cult-favourite -- known for its intense payoff and ease of application. It is also available in an ultra-thin micro felt tip for those who want greater precision and control.
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Given her obsession with warm-toned makeup, we aren't surprised that Yuri's lippie of choice is also a warm-toned nude. You can further define your pout by using a darker lip pencil to line your lips first.
The lipstick that Yuri is wearing and holding is in the shade #304 Beige Instinct. The pigmented lipstick has a semi-matte finish and is made with oils that make for easy application and nourishing comfort.
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