In a self-makeup tutorial, the I-DLE star, Mi-yeon shares how she started learning to do her own makeup — not just for fun, but out of a desire to feel confident and capable even when there’s no makeup artist around.
The result? A routine that’s polished yet personal, fresh but totally wearable in Singapore’s heat, complete with her go-to techniques for that signature Mi-yeon charm.
Foundation
Dior Forever Glow Foundation
Infused with skincare ingredients like wild pansy and hibiscus, which help keep the skin hydrated and smooth throughout the day. It offers a medium, buildable coverage with a natural, radiant finish that sits well even in humid weather.
Dior Forever Glow Foundation retails for S$101 on Sephora.
She Applies It With the Piccasso Makeup Spatula
The Piccasso Makeup Spatula spreads foundation evenly for a natural, lightweight finish. Its sleek design helps control product use and ensures a smooth application.
Picasso Makeup Spatula retails for S$14 on Shopee.
Using a sleek silver spatula, she scoops out the perfect amount of foundation and smoothly spreads it over her face in thin, even layers.
Using a cushion puff, she gently pats the product into her face, shoulders, and neck — not just for coverage, but to create a seamless, second-skin finish that ties everything together.
It’s her way of ensuring that her foundation shade blends naturally from every angle, even under bright lights or up close.
Contour
WakeMake Blurring Volume Shading
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WakeMake Blurring Volume Shading adds natural-looking depth and dimension to the face with its soft, blend-able formula. It blurs imperfections while creating subtle shadows for a sculpted, polished finish.
WakeMake Blurring Volume Shading retails for S$20 on Shopee.
Using a big fluffy brush, sweep the product along your cheekbones and jawline to add natural-looking definition. Mi-yeon mirrors the technique her makeup artist swears by — sculpted yet subtle — but don’t be afraid to make it your own.
Loose Powder
WakeMake Stay Fixer Multi-powdered Setting Powder
The Stay Fixer Multi-Powdered Setting Powder helps lock makeup in place with a lightweight, matte finish that controls shine throughout the day. Its finely milled formula blends seamlessly, keeping skin smooth and fresh, even in humid conditions.
WakeMake Stay Fixer Multi-powdered Setting Powder retails for S$33 on Shopee.
Miyeon prefers a matte finish, so she lightly taps setting powder over her cheeks, forehead, and chin — the key areas where shine tends to peek through. It’s her go-to step for keeping her skin looking fresh and smooth all day, especially under stage lights or in our case, Singapore’s humidity.
Brows
WakeMake Artist Hard Brow Pencil
The star shared that no matter what hair colour she’s rocking — whether it’s soft brown or something bolder — this eyebrow pencil remains her staple. The pigment payoff is just right: not too harsh, not too faint, making it easy for her to shape and define with confidence every time.
WakeMake Artist Brow Pencil retails for S$17 on Shopee.
Using her trusty eyebrow pencil, she fills in her brows with light upward strokes, building colour gradually for a natural effect. She applies a bit more pressure where definition is needed, then softly blends it out with her fingertip — a trick she swears by for brows that look sleek but never overdone.
Lips
Glphy O Pink Pepper Lip Plumper
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A lightweight plumping gloss that temporarily enhances lip volume using peptides and French Volufiline (a compound known for enhancing lip volume). It also hydrates and nourishes lips while giving a refreshing, tingling sensation.
Glphy O Pink Pepper Lip Plumper retails for S$38 on Dodo Skin Website.
Using the lip plumper, she carefully dabs it onto the centre of her top lip and bottom lip, blending outwards for a soft, natural lift. It’s not about going overboard — just enough to create a hint of volume and dimension, giving her lips that subtle, fuller look without stealing the show.
Concealer
WakeMake Defining Cover Concealer
This concealer has a creamy texture that blends smoothly and offers medium to high coverage without looking patchy. It features six colour-correcting shades that help to brighten dark circles or cover blemishes with a natural finish.
WakeMake Defining Cover Concealer retails for S$28 on Shopee.
Using a purple-toned concealer, she lightly taps it under her eyes with a gentle hand, making sure to blend seamlessly without any harsh edges. This clever touch neutralises dullness and adds a subtle brightness, refreshing her entire eye area for a naturally awake look.
Eyeshadow
Dasique Shadow Palette In Nude Potion
This eyeshadow palette features soft, neutral shades in a mix of matte and shimmer finishes. The colours blend easily and are buildable, making it simple to create both everyday and slightly more defined looks.
Dasique Shadow Palette In Nude Potion retails for S$29 on Shopee.
Using the light nude shade from her palette, she gently sweeps it across her eyelids and softly blends it along her lower lash line. This creates a warm, even base that adds subtle depth and sets the perfect canvas for the rest of her eye makeup.
Using the peach brown shade from her palette, she sweeps it across her lids and along her lower lash line, building a soft, warm look that enhances the eye shape.
Next, she applies the two darker shades to the outer corners of the eyelids and under the eyes, focusing on creating subtle depth. To soften any clumps and ensure a smooth gradient, she gently blends the colour with her fingertips, making the shading look natural yet eye-enlarging.
Eyeliner
Missha Palette Paint Gel Liner
This gel liner has a smooth, creamy texture that glides on easily without tugging. It sets to a long-lasting finish and comes in a range of wearable shades that work well for everyday definition or soft graphic looks.
Missha Palette Paint Gel Liner retails for S$7 on Shopee.
Using a fine eyeliner brush, she dips into the liquid liner and delicately traces along her lash line, extending the line smoothly toward the outer corners. This careful stroke adds definition and lifts her eyes, creating a polished and natural finish.
Cream Blush
Amuse Lip and Cheek Healthy Balm in 05 Fig
This balm has a dewy, sheer texture that melts into the skin, giving a natural flush to both lips and cheeks. The shade 05 Fig adds a soft mauve tint that looks fresh and effortless.
Amuse Lip and Cheek Healthy Balm in 05 Fig retails for S$13 on Shopee.
Mi-yeon layers up to five blushes at once, a technique she picked up from watching her makeup artist. It creates a multidimensional flush that looks fresh, natural, and camera-ready.
She softly taps the Amuse blush onto the apples of her cheeks, giving her a fresh, natural flush. It’s just enough colour to brighten her skin without feeling heavy—perfect as a subtle base before layering on more vibrant tones.
Highlighter
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer Longwear Liquid Highlighter in 212 Tutu
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This liquid highlighter has a lightweight, blendable texture that gives skin a subtle, lit-from-within glow. The shade 212 Tutu is a soft pink that works well as a brightening base or layered on top for a natural sheen.
Dior Forever Glow Maximizer in 212 Tutu retails for S$79 on Sephora.
Next, she gently taps a soft pink liquid highlighter over the same area with her fingers, layering it to build subtle dimension and a natural, lit-from-within flush. This adds a delicate glow that catches the light beautifully without looking heavy or overdone.
Powder Blushers
Klavuu URBAN PEARLSATION Natural Powder Blusher in 04 Angora Pink
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It has a creamy, easy-to-apply texture that feels lightweight on the lips. The consistency is smooth without being thick, and the colour builds up nicely without patchiness. Overall, it gives a natural, soft tint that’s great for everyday wear.
Klavuu URBAN PEARLSATION Natural Powder Blusher in 04 Angora Pink retails for S$16 on Shopee.
Now, using a pointed blush brush, she carefully dabs a deeper shade onto the very tops of the apples of her cheeks. This precise application adds extra dimension and lift, creating a naturally sculpted look that brings subtle definition and freshness to her complexion.
NARS Blush in Sex Appeal
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This blush has a silky, finely milled texture that blends effortlessly into the skin. It offers a natural flush with buildable colour, giving a subtle warmth that looks fresh without being overpowering.
NARS Blush in Sex Appeal retails for S$58 on Sephora.
She sweeps the blush generously from the centre of her cheeks up toward the tops of her cheekbones, blending it out to create a lifted, soft-focus finish. This technique adds a natural flush while subtly sculpting her face for a fresh, radiant look.
Apieu Pastel Blusher in PK07
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This blush has a lightweight, airy texture that feels soft and smooth on the skin. Its fine powder formula blends effortlessly for a natural, seamless finish. The result is a delicate, matte flush that brightens the complexion without feeling heavy or cakey.
Apieu Pastel Blusher in PK07 retails for S$13 on Shopee.
Using a large, fluffy blush brush, she gently dusts a pale pink shade over her cheeks to softly blend and set the colour. Then, she sweeps the same shade lightly across her forehead and chin, creating a balanced, natural flush all over.
This technique ensures a harmonious glow that ties the whole look together effortlessly.
Cream Blush (Again)
CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in 02 Healthy Pink
This balm blush has a creamy, nourishing formula enriched with moisturising ingredients that keep skin and lips hydrated. Its lightweight texture melts smoothly, delivering a natural, dewy finish with a gentle pop of colour. Designed for versatility, it provides a fresh, radiant look that’s perfect for everyday wear.
CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm in 02 Healthy Pink retails for S$80 on Chanel’s website.
To finish, she gently taps a dewy blush onto the apples of her cheeks, adding a subtle glow that brightens the high points of her face. This final touch brings a fresh, radiant warmth that ties the look together beautifully.
Highlighter (Again)
Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in Rose Gold
This highlighter is a creamy, blend-able consistency that melts into the skin for a natural glow. The rose gold shades add a warm, subtle shimmer that works well for highlighting and adding a touch of radiance without being too sparkly.
Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette retails for S$80 on Dior’s Website.
She applies highlighter to all the key points—the inner corners of her eyes, the bridge and tip of her nose, and her brow bone—to subtly lift and illuminate her features with a natural glow.
This careful placement catches the light beautifully without looking overdone, adding just the right amount of radiance. It’s the perfect finishing touch to brighten her overall look.
Eyelash Curlers
Shiseido Eyelash Curler
This eyelash curler offers a comfortable grip and curls lashes smoothly without any pinching, making it ideal for Asians with hooded eyes. It holds the curl well all day while being gentle on all lash types. Plus, its compact design makes it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups.
Shiseido Eyelash Curler retails for S$17 on Shopee.
Miyeon uses the curler to lift her lashes towards the ends, enhancing their natural length and thickness. This technique creates a beautifully defined, fanned-out effect that opens up her eyes. It’s a simple trick that adds instant drama while keeping the look soft and natural.
Shiseido Partial Eyelash Curler
This partial eyelash curler is designed to easily reach the inner and outer corners of your lashes with its slim, curved shape. It fits comfortably in the hand and curls lashes gently without pinching. Perfect for adding lift in tricky spots where a standard curler can miss.
Shiseido Partial Eyelash Curler retails for S$18 on Shopee.
She uses a smaller lash curler to focus on the outer corners, giving her lashes an extra lift and a subtle curl that opens up her eyes. This technique creates a fluttery, wide-eyed effect without overdoing it. It’s a gentle way to enhance her natural lashes while keeping the look soft and elegant.
False Lashes
Fillmilli Point Cluster Eyelashes in 02 Pure Daily
These lashes have clustered points that blend seamlessly with your natural lashes, offering lightweight and comfortable wear. Their design allows for easy application and customisation, perfect for enhancing your look without appearing too dramatic.
The final look is a soft, natural lash boost that adds subtle volume and definition for everyday wear.
Fillmilli Point Cluster Eyelashes in 02 Pure Daily retails for S$17 on Shopee.
She starts attaching the false lashes from the middle, then secures the outer corner before finishing with the inner corner. This technique ensures the lash band follows the natural curve of the lash line for a seamless fit.
The result is a more comfortable, natural-looking finish that blends effortlessly with her real lashes.
Cccambbak Part Cluster Eyelashes
These part-cluster eyelashes come in small sections for easy application and a customisable look. They blend naturally with your own lashes and add gentle volume and length. Perfect if you want a subtle enhancement without the full strip lash effect.
Cccambbak Part Cluster Eyelashes retails for S$18 on Shopee.
She uses clear glue to apply the lashes starting at the inner corners, allowing them to blend naturally with her own lashes. This technique fans out the lashes for a fuller but still subtle look. The result is a seamless finish that enhances her eyes without feeling heavy or overdone.
Mascaras
Missha No Retouch Setting Mascara in Clear
This clear mascara helps define and set lashes without adding any colour. It has a lightweight, natural finish and contains ingredients like keratin and collagen to nourish lashes.
It’s smudge-proof and helps hold curls, making it ideal for a subtle, no-makeup look.
Missha No Retouch Setting Mascara in Clear retails for S$10 on Shopee.
While the glue is still tacky, she gently retouches and combs her lashes upward to blend the false and natural lashes seamlessly. This step helps maintain a lifted curl and prevents clumping. The result is a polished, fluttery lash look that feels lightweight and natural.
Next, she carefully heats a toothpick over a lighter and uses it to gently curl her lashes, achieving a precise and lifted finish. This unconventional trick helps sculpt each lash precisely for a fluttery, defined effect.
It’s a small step that adds extra definition without the harshness of traditional curlers.
Dasique Mood Up Mascara in 02 Choco Brown
This mascara has a lightweight, gel-like texture that applies smoothly without clumping. It’s enriched with soybean seed extract to nourish and strengthen lashes. The finish is natural and feathery, providing a curl hold that lasts all day.
Dasique Mood Up Mascara in Choco Brown retails for S$15 on Shopee.
She finishes by applying a brown mascara that defines her lashes while keeping the look soft and seamless. This final step adds subtle depth and frames her eyes without overpowering the makeup. It’s the ideal way to bring the entire look together with effortless polish.
Clio Extreme Gelpresso Pencil Liner
This pencil liner has a creamy, gel-like texture that glides on easily and delivers strong colour in one swipe. Once it sets, it stays put—waterproof, smudge-resistant, and long-wearing even on oily or hooded lids.
Clio Extreme Gelpresso Pencil Liner retails for S$13 on Shopee.
She lines the waterline just beneath the pupil with the pencil, adding subtle definition that brightens her eyes and gives a polished finish. This delicate touch helps make her gaze appear more awake without looking harsh. It’s a simple step that enhances the overall eye makeup effortlessly.
Lip Gloss
Colorgram Fruity Glass Gloss 02 Chewy Tangerine
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The gloss has a lightweight, non-sticky texture that feels comfortable on the lips. It delivers a translucent shine with a gentle orange tint, adding a fresh pop of colour. The finish gives a natural, subtly plumped effect that layers beautifully over other lip colours.
Colorgram Fruity Glass Gloss 02 Chewy Tangerine retails for S$7 on Shopee.
She starts by applying the lightest lip shade to colour and set the base, creating a smooth, even canvas for the rest of her lip look. This helps the following layers blend seamlessly and last longer. It’s a simple step that lays the foundation for a polished finish.
Lip Tint
Blup Overdue Glowy Tint
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This tint has a lightweight, gel-like texture that glides smoothly on the lips. It leaves a fresh, dewy finish that looks natural and radiant. The formula offers moderate lasting power, keeping lips comfortably hydrated and glowing for up to four to five hours without feeling sticky.
Blup Overdue Glowy Tint retails for S$23 on the Corekive Website.
Afterwards, she layers a darker shade on top, building dimension while maintaining a glossy, smooth finish. This adds richness and depth without feeling heavy. The result is a polished, multidimensional lip look that feels fresh and hydrated.
With her lips gently pouted, she softly presses a tissue over them to blot away any excess lipstick, creating a smooth, natural finish. This simple yet effective technique helps prevent the colour from looking too heavy or cakey, giving a more effortless, just-bitten look.
It’s a popular technique among many K-pop idols to create a look that feels fresh and natural without appearing overdone.
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