‘Mulan Makeup Challenge’ is Going Viral in China
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By Carl Samson
Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.
In China, the hype comes in the form of a now-viral makeup challenge, which has already attracted more than 300 million views.
The challenge, which uses the hashtags “Mulan Imitation” (#花木兰仿妆#) and “Mulan Imitation Contest” (#花木兰仿妆大赛#), has netizens mimicking the character’s betrothal makeup, which happened to be popular back in the Tang Dynasty (618-907 C.E.).
In a YouTube video, makeup vlogger Emma Zhou explains that the look is basically achieved using rice flour and pigments from strong-colored flowers.
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/MULAN-e1564404790767.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
The makeup, which aims to emphasize the roundness of the face, uses rice flour for a “truly ‘blank’ canvas” and pigments for blush on the cheeks, tint on the lips and a floral decoration on the forehead.
Additionally, the look features a yellow “aura” on the forehead, also known as “Buddha’s makeup,” as many practiced Buddhism at the time.
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/TANG_DYNASTY_WOMAN.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
Check out netizens in their Mulan makeup:
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_01.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_2.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_3.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_4.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_5.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_6.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_7.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_8.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_9.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_11.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_12.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_13.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_14.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_015.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_16.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_17.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_18.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_19.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_20.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
![Following the release of Disney’s trailer for its live-action remake of “Mulan,” fans all over the world have begun recreating the image of the titular Chinese heroine — with particular attention to her traditional beauty.](https://nextshark.b-cdn.net/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/WEIBO_10.jpg?width=1536&auto_optimize=medium&quality=85)
“Mulan,” starring Liu Yifei, hits theaters on March 27, 2020.
Featured Images via YouTube / Walt Disney Studios (Left) and Weibo / @momo酱也是徐老师 (Right)
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