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China
Ancient China used face-whitening cosmetics before Ancient Greece, study claims
A team of researchers from the University of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Shaanxi Academy of Archaeology discovered ancient bron...
Bryan Ke
Beauty
Blind Chinese makeup artist teaches other visually impaired women how to apply makeup
A blind Chinese makeup artist has taught thousands of visually impaired women to apply their makeup using their sense of touch. The woman ...
Rebecca Moon
LA beauty brand collaborates with Nissin to create Cup Noodles makeup collection
Los Angeles-based beauty brand HipDot recently collaborated with Japanese food company Nissin to create a ramen-inspired makeup collection....
Chinese woman dresses up as an elderly person so her grandfather, 96, will recognize her in the afterlife
A Chinese woman wore makeup and clothes to make herself look older, so her 96-year-old grandfather will recognize her as an elderly woman wh...
Drag queen Kim Chi talks Korean pride and her ‘full circle’ moment with her queer POC makeup line
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Kim Chi has a makeup line, “KimChi Chic Beauty,” which is now available at over 130 CVS stores nationwide. Kim C...
Viral
Chinese beauty guru and self-titled ‘Wakanda Queen’ sparks outrage over ‘blackface’ tutorial
A Chinese influencer has come under fire after a video resurfaced of her teaching others how to darken their skin with makeup. Going viral: ...
Editorial Staff
News
Ad in China ‘Victim-Blames’ Woman in Makeup Being Followed By Masked Man
A company in China has pulled an advertisement for its makeup removal wipes after receiving backlash for allegedly promoting victim-blaming,...
Ryan General
Malaysian Cosmetic Brand Under Fire for Using the Same Model to Portray Different Women of Color
A Malaysian cosmetic brand was put on blast online after it released a short video using one model to portray other women of color for its n...
Lifestyle
Chinese Makeup Artist Goes Viral for Transforming Women Living in Rural Areas for Free
A beautician in central China has gone viral on social media for helping rural women in their 40s transform their looks through makeup. Zhou...
Carl Samson
Fight Evil by Moonlight With Sailor Moon x ColourPop Makeup Line
Popular beauty brand ColourPop has just released the ultimate cosmetics collection for all the “pretty guardians of love and justice” out th...
Vietnamese Influencer Puts Makeup On in the Hospital Before Her Boyfriend Visits
A social media influencer in Vietnam was ridiculed online for glamming herself up while she was at a hospital. Wangmei was recovering at a h...
Japanese ‘Uncle’ Turns Himself Into a Young Woman on YouTube
Himeni, a Japanese YouTuber who describes himself as a “middle-aged man,” transformed himself into a woman using cosmetic products. 皆気になってるの...
Instagram
‘Mulan Makeup Challenge’ is Going Viral in China
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 ...
New Startup Creates Foundation Specifically for Asian American Skin
A new beauty company, Orcé Cosmetics has embarked on a mission to develop products that specifically cater to the unique pigmentation of Asi...
Makeup Artist, 12, Buys Herself a BMW on Her Birthday
A young makeup artist from Thailand has gone extra-viral after sharing the special gift she got herself on her birthday. Natthanan, who turn...
Taiwanese Streamer Posts Blackface Tutorial
Another Asian woman has pulled off blackface, and so far, people seem to have no problem with it. The Taiwanese streamer, who goes by the ha...
Uncategorized
Chinese Makeup Artist Slammed for Doing ‘Blackface’ Transformation
He Yuhong, a Chinese live-streamer and vlogger better known by her online name of Yuyamika, is being accused of donning “blackface” in one o...
Asian Women Share Their Most Awful Beauty Service Moments
When someone goes into a salon to get their makeup, hair, eyelashes, or other services done, it’s only right they’re expecting t...
Leanna Chan
14 Bizarre Korean Beauty Products You Can Actually Find On Amazon
Koreans know a thing or two about skin care and beauty products, but what makes Korean beauty really stand out has to be the bizarre ingredi...
Jin Hyun
Asia
How Asian Women Are Giving Themselves Temporary ‘Nose Jobs’
Videos of Asian women applying and removing a mysterious material on and off their noses to achieve a completely different look shocked the ...
Black Woman Allegedly Assaulted at Makeup Kiosk in Thai Mall
Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with a response from Makeup Forever. An American expat from New York that goes by the name of Zya ...
Next-Level Before and After Make-up Removals Will Leave You Shook
Makeup is often all about highlighting features to improve one’s appearance. But when the job is left to Asian women with superb application...
Thai Woman’s Freak Accident is Why You Should Never Apply Makeup in a Moving Car
An unfortunate accident left a young woman in Thailand with an eyeliner pencil lodged in her eye after she attempted to apply makeup during ...
Woman Puts Her Makeup Under a Microscope, is Shocked By What She Finds
Beauty and lifestyle YouTuber Tina Yong shows the irony of how something that makes everyone look beautiful can be quite horrifying when put...
Makeup Artist Can Turn Herself Into Any Character or Celebrity
Promise Tamang started her art of makeup transformation as a hobby about seven years ago. But that hobby has helped the 28-year-old makeup a...
Fashion
Chinese Vlogger Turns Herself Into The Mona Lisa Using Only Make Up
Meet He Yuhong, a 26-year-old Chinese vlogger who can turn herself into any work of art figure — like Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa. M...
Chinese Woman Uses Makeup Skills to Con ‘Boyfriend’ Out of $1 Million
Using her next-level makeup skills, a middle-aged Chinese woman posed as a much younger woman to dupe her “boyfriend” out of 6 million yuan,...
Entertainment
Chinese Makeup Guru Can Turn Into Any Celebrity She Chooses
A talented artist in China has captured the hearts of netizens for her insane makeup skills that allow her to transform into international c...
These 13 Korean Beauty Products Are Being Recalled for Having Toxic Metal
Several products from popular Korean cosmetic brands have been recalled for containing too much of a heavy metal. On March 19, South Korea’s...
Japanese Magazine Challenges Readers to Spot the Cross-dresser in Pictures of Women
Kai Beauty Press, a beauty and cosmetic magazine from Japan, recently tested its readers’ ability to spot a cross-dresser hiding among 11 wo...
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-...
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 emplo...
Heather Johnson Yu
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...
Make-Up Artist Reveals How to Get ‘Glass Skin’ in Viral Skin-care Routine
Aspiring Asian-American make-up artist Ellie Choi’s cosmetic tips are going viral after she showcased her secrets to getting a clear a...
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...
Popular Korean Skincare Brand Opens First Store in the U.S. and Sephora Better Recognize
Korea’s popular skincare brand Innisfree just opened its first U.S. branch on September 15, and it’s bringing along its massive ...