“Waterbomb Goddess” Kwon Eun-bi has done it again, serving a sizzling performance of Beyoncé’s Crazy In Love, and a flawless look that set the internet ablaze.
What truly impressed fans? Her makeup stayed completely intact, even through the blazing heat, high-energy stage, and splashes of water on the stage.
Thankfully, her makeup artist, Ing Ah-Young (@ayyounging on Instagram) spilt all the product details, so you can recreate Eun-bi’s sweat-proof glam for yourself. Keep reading to find out the techniques and products that made her glitzy look possible.
Foundation
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For the ultimate long-lasting base with a gorgeous, gleaming finish fit for Kwon Eun-Bi, Ah-yeon mixes two famous foundations to get the perfect blend.
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation
For a youthful, glowing complexion, Ah-yeon starts her concoction with the Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation.
Enriched with skincare actives, this foundation is the product of more than 150 years of robust skincare knowledge. Boasting the same concentration of active ingredients found in a Shiseido serum, it delivers noticeable enhancing results in just one week.
Shiseido Revitalessence Skin Glow Foundation retails for S$88 and is available on Sephora.
Espoir Be Velvet Foundation
Famed for its pore-covering, ultra-smooth finish, the Espoir Be Velvet Foundation has officially passed the Waterbomb test. Boasting 72 hours of long-wear and pore colour-correcting technology, this foundation conceals skin tone and texture imperfections for a flawless powder-matte finish.
Espoir Be Velvet Foundation retails for S$43.20 and is available on Olive Young.
Lips
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Lip Liner AOU Blending Lip Pencil in 02 Dew
For a plumped, overlined effect, Ah-yeon lines the lips with the AOU Blending Lip Pencil in 02 Dew, a shadowy brown-beige shade that blurs the lip’s edges while plumping and defining.
Beloved by idol makeup artists, this professional-grade lip pencil is encased in a premium wood design and has a buttery smooth, ultra-blendable formula.
AOU Blending Lip Pencil in 02 Dew retails for S$13.29 and is available on Hemeko.
MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Honey Love
Next, Ah-yeon covers the lips with M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick, providing a smooth and steady base for product layering. Going with the rustic-rosy colour theme, Honey Love is the perfect nude beige-coral base.
Formulated for 12 hours of complete colour coverage, this lipstick delivers an impressive eight hours of moisture for comfort.
MAC M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick in Honey Love retails for S$40 and is available on Sephora.
Tonymoly Perfect Lips Shocking Lip Tint in #10 Burnt Rose
Add an extra shocking splash of colour in the centre of the lips with a bright lip tattoo-tint! The Tonymoly Perfect Lips Shocking Lip Tint is the long-lasting, budge-proof stain that makes Kwon Eun-Bi’s pout look perfect despite the bombardment of water.
In #10 Burnt Rose, a bright neutral red with a drop of pink, this tint has a certified 100-hour long-lasting stain. Smudge-proof and moisturising, count on this tint to last through a heavy-duty event like Waterbomb.
Tonymoly Perfect Lips Shocking Lip Tint in #10 Burnt Rose retails for S$16.20 and is available on Olive Young.
Blush
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For a gorgeous, tanned bronze blush, Ah-yeon mixes two blushes together and dusts them along the apples of her cheeks.
Dior Rouge Blush in 100 Nude Look
Her first choice is a high-end classic: Dior Rouge Blush. Elevate one’s flush with a long-lasting, healthy glow effect, and bask in comfort with its silky second-skin adhering formula. 90% natural-origin and floral skincare ingredients help maintain hydration and comfort all day long.
Dior Rouge Blush in 100 Nude Look retails for S$88 and is available on Sephora.
Laura Mercier RoseGlow Blush Color Infusion in All That Sparkles
Lightweight and luxuriously smooth, this easy-to-layer blush hugs the skin for a radiant, lively effect.
Featuring a special RoseGlow Pearl Blend, it blends warm and cool shades for a universally flattering sun-kissed rosy finish. Ultra-fine colour pigments apply smoothly on the skin for a vibrant flush that lasts for up to 10 hours.
Laura Mercier RoseGlow Blush Color Infusion in All That Sparkles retails for S$59 and is available on Sephora.
Eyes
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M.A.C. Mineralize Blush in Humour Me
A peachy bronze shade on the eye lights up Eun-Bi’s complexion with warmth and life! This classic powder blush leaves a natural, fresh-flush finish on the face in a smooth, shimmery formulation.
M.A.C. Mineralize Blush retails for S$58 and is available on Sephora. The shade Humour Me is unavailable in Singaporean M.A.C. retailers.
Ofra Cosmetics Mini Highlighter in Out Of This World
In a stroke of genius, Ah-young pairs a shifting green highlighter for subtle contrast with Kwon Eun-Bi’s red outfit! A touch of green sparkle in her inner corners catches the light at certain angles and looks dazzling on cameras.
Ofra Cosmetics Mini Highlighter in Out Of This World retails for S$43.20 and is available on Olive Young.
Setting Spray
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Most crucial to surviving a waterbomb performance is a vigorous setting routine. Ah-young sprays the Laura Mercier Translucent Pure Setting Spray between each makeup step, and finishes the look with another two to three layers to coat the face and lock in makeup fully.
Laura Mercier Translucent Pure Setting Spray
Fragrance-, silicone-, and alcohol- free, this setting spray sets and locks in makeup for up to 16 hours of comfort. Skin looks smooth and refreshed all day long.
Laura Mercier Translucent Pure Setting Spray retails for S$62 and is available on Sephora.
