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· Bryan Ke

Chinese Mom Can Transform Herself into Any Celebrity With Makeup

Yan Xiuji, a stay-at-home mother-of-two from Suqian in east China’s Jiangsu Province, is rising to social media fame after using makeup to transform herself into both local and international celebrities during her live streams. Yan, 29, has more than 500,000 followers on her…

· Ryan General

Former Employee Accuses Ulta Beauty of Reselling Used, Returned Makeup

A Twitter user who claims to have previously worked for Ulta Beauty, Inc., a popular cosmetics store, has accused her former employer of re-selling used makeup via a series of tweets last week. In the lengthy thread she started on January 9, user Fatinamxo alleged that Ulta…

· Heather Johnson Yu

Cafe in Japan Only Hires Waitresses Who Don’t Wear Makeup

Naturalia Café has made headlines for its unique rules for its staff members’ appearance, demanding a natural aesthetic for each employee. The owners of the cafe were inspired to create their brand after becoming disillusioned with the cabaret and cafe scene in Sapporo.…

· Carl Samson

YouTuber Reveals The Difference Between Japanese and Korean Makeup

A skilled YouTuber revealed how Japanese and Korean makeup trends differ through a side-by-side comparison using her face. In a recent video, Daiya explained that a major difference is preference in colors, pointing out that orange, red, pink, gold, and brown are more popular…

· Kyle Encina

Vietnamese American Makeup Artist Merges Disney Princesses and Villains With Stunning Results

Kimberly Money, a Vietnam-born educator in Los Angeles studying fashion design at Santa Monica College, has a penchant for creating artistic imagery, merging Disney princesses with villains using her makeup skills. The 19-year-old makeup artist became obsessed with the beauty…

· Heather Johnson Yu

Japanese YouTuber Breaks the Internet With Epic K-Pop Star Makeup

Kondo Yohdi, a Japanese beauty blogger, has gained a lot of South Korean fans due to his K-Pop looks. According to All KPop, Yonhdi’s videos of his Korean beauty product reviews are going viral on community boards in South Korea. One that stands out specifically is his review on…

· Ryan General

Former Teacher Creates Optical Illusions Using Makeup That Will Blow Your Mind

For 31-year-old Mimi Choi, there is no better canvas to bring her amazing masterpieces to life than her own face. With her skillful use of makeup, the Vancouver-based artist is able to create mind-bending illusions that are nothing short of magical.

· Ryan General

Time-Traveling Photos Reveal How Japanese Women’s Makeup Has Evolved Through the Decades

A cosmetics manufacturer in Japan has provided an interesting look back into a century’s worth of makeup trends in the country. Shiseido, which was founded way back in 1872, has kept tabs on the evolving movement of the makeup scene through the decades, according to SoraNews24.…

· Carl Samson

BIGBANG’s T.O.P. Slammed By Netizens for Wearing FULL Makeup in Court

Big Bang member T.O.P. has drawn flak for showing up in court with full makeup on his first day of trial. The idol appeared on June 29 for the first time in public since his recovery from tranquilizer overdose.

· Carl Samson

Chinese YouTuber Amazingly Collects Food in the Office to Use for Her Makeup

Ms. Yeah, the Chinese YouTuber who makes epic lunches at work, is back with another hilarious video showing nothing less than her unmatched resourcefulness. This time, while taking a nap, she got invited to a fictional event called “Weibo’s Super Web Celebrity Festival,” and…

· Khier Casino

Boyfriend Surprises His Sad Girlfriend With Makeup, Instantly Turns Into Meme on Twitter

When you’re having a crappy week, it’s nice to have somebody you can lean on. Devanne Tran, who apparently was having a tough week at school, can attest to this after her boyfriend, Ben Nguyen, bought a set of makeup for her.

· Ryan General

Makeup Guru Perfectly Cosplays Each Sailor Moon Character in Stunning Transformations

Sailor Moon, the manga/anime about cosmic-powered teen girls, was a huge hit in the United States and the rest of the world when it aired in the 90s. It was among the first batch of Japanese anime that introduced the genre to young audiences worldwide. Sailor Moon has become so…

· Ryan General

Meet the Gay Buddhist Monk Who Does Makeup For Beauty Queens

Kodo Nishimura is by no means your typical Buddhist monk. Aside from committing himself to a lifetime of studying the Buddhist doctrine, the practice of meditation and a strict observance of good moral character, the 26-year-old Japanese monk has also devoted some of his time…

· Editorial Staff

Woman Draws Penises All Over Her Face in Makeup Tutorial — Turns Out Great

One Tumblr user has gone viral overnight for showcasing a rather unconventional way to contour her face. In a post titled “hoe’s contour and highlight routine,” makeup artist Mimi Duong starts drawing penises into specific areas of her face, then covers them up to makeup.

· Ryan General

Girl Takes the Best Senior Photo of All Time With ‘Mulan’ Makeup

An incoming high school senior’s “Mulan”-themed student ID photo is winning massive internet points after going viral on Twitter for its sheer awesomeness. June Kyra Dela Chica’s hilarious take on the “matchmaker”, one of the characters from Disney’s “Mulan” has racked up over…

· Ryan General

South Korean Artist Dominates Instagram With Her Insane Makeup Skills

South Korean Dain Yoon is a talented visual artist who has gained a growing following in social media for creating an impressive array of mind-bending illusion artworks using watercolor on her hands and face. The creative 22-year-old student at Korean National University of Arts…

· Editorial Staff

Women Who Wear Makeup at Work Have a Distinct Advantage

A new study reveals that women who wear makeup and spend more time and money on grooming tend to get paid more than their less prepped counterparts. The study, conducted by Jaclyn Wong of the University of Chicago and Andrew Penner of the University of California at Irvine,…

· Laura Dang

Watch This Korean Makeup Artist Magically Transform Herself Into Taylor Swift

A genius makeup artist transformed herself into Taylor Swift using the magic of makeup. The crazy beauty routine by South Korean beauty blogger Park Hye Min, who is also known as PONY Makeup, involves fine mastery of contouring and highlighting.

· Laura Dang

Revealed: Miss Universe Contestants Without Makeup

This year’s Miss Universe contestants are proving that natural beauty is more than skin deep. The pageant queens teamed up together to post no-make-up selfies for the #confidentlybeautiful campaign online. Their message is meant to empower women everywhere to be confident in…

· Editorial Staff

This Incredible Makeup Artist Can Literally Transform into Anyone She Wishes

A video of an insanely talented makeup artist transforming herself into various celebrities using the tools of her trade has gone viral. The video features clips from Sint Maarten-based makeup artist Magali’s Instagram spliced together to show off her skills morphing into Kanye…