If you’ve ever hit pause on an Aespa music video to get a closer look at Karina’s perfect cat eye or wondered how Ningning’s skin shines even under the bright stage lights, you’re not alone.
Thankfully, we’ve got the scoop. Aespa and Taeyon’s makeup artist Bbomni just revealed the exact products she uses on the girls, and they’re as legendary as their looks.
From plump and juicy lips to the secret behind a sweat-proof base that lasts through concerts, here’s all you need to replicate Aespa’s glam, directly from the source.
In This Article
Skincare Prep

- Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist (S$17.36): Nourishes and hydrates skin before and after makeup for a luminous and healthy glow finish.
- Courcelles Base Original (US$26.36, ~S$33.79): Used for dry skin and easy touch-ups on flaky areas like the nose and mouth.
Tone-up Primers

- VDL Tone Stain Color Correcting Primer (S$23.29): Blue hue creates a tone-up effect for brighter skin. Primes and prepares the skin for better makeup adherence.
- AOU Tone Up Dazzling Cream (S$20): This high-coverage cream is smooth and comfortable, like a lotion, and is used to tone up the neck to match the face.
Foundation

- NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation (S$62): Antioxidant-infused and sweat-proof, this full-coverage matte foundation stays in place for long hours, like during concert tours.
- glow Breathable Blemish Balm (S$36): Used for dry-skinned idols in a 1:1 blend with the NARS foundation. Incredibly popular with K-pop idol makeup artists for its breathable and natural finish.
- WAKEMAKE Seamless Wear Foundation, #17 (S$34): A high-coverage liquid foundation that blends into a semi-matte, luminous finish. Bbomi reaches for this foundation when she needs a bright and pale finish.
- CHANEL LES BEIGES FOUNDATION (S$101): Nourishing, lightweight, and blends into a thin, dewy finish. Used for light schedules such as photoshoots.
Concealer

- the SAEM Cover Perfection Tip Concealer, #0.5 Icy Beige, #01 Clear Beige (S$9.72): The Saem’s concealers pack affordability, fool-proof usage, and seamless blending into one product unlike any other.
Eyeshadow Palettes

- Anastasia Beverly Hills Spice Eyeshadow Palette Mini (S$50): Perfect for everyday, natural makeup. The first set of matte shades is widely used for their adaptable, toned-down impressions.
- Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Eyeshadow Palette Mini (S$50): Bbomni coordinates the vibrant glitters with the idol’s outfits, applying them to the inner corners and lids for sparkling stage makeup that fans love.
- Dior Backstage Eye Palette 002 Smoky Essentials (S$86): Most used in dark and edgy concepts, the smokey gunmetal shades of this palette create unique looks.

- rom&nd Better Than Palette 04 DUSTY FOG GARDEN (S$35.02): A popular pick amongst idol makeup artists. Highly recommended by Bbomi for its cool neutral colours, and a must-have for smoky eye makeup.
Fixing and Setting

- so natural Make-up Setting Multi Magic Sealer (S$14.18): A must-have item for concert makeup, Bbomni uses this on the ends of eyeliner, eyebrows, and mascara to prevent smudging or fading.
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