Eye Makeup Looks That Are Perfect For Monolids

(Cover photo from: @dahyeshka)

If you’re Asian, chances are you have single eyelids, also known as monolids. Since the beauty industry has often been dominated by Western culture -- women and men who usually have deep set eyes or double eyelids -- it can be hard to find products or looks that would look great on your sultry peepers.

But thanks to the Internet, finding makeup looks -- from simple ones you can do everyday to full-on glam -- isn’t difficult anymore as more and more women with monolids are coming out with their own tutorials. So if you have single eyelids and need a little guidance on how to contour, shade, and line them, keep reading for our favourite makeup looks you can cop.


For an easy and soft smokey eye, you don’t need to look any further because this tutorial by Dasha Kim is all you will need. And the best part is that the final look is versatile – wearable for both day and night, for whatever occasion.


If you’re just looking for a simple and easy way to make your beautiful eyes (and other features) pop, this glowy makeup look is the answer to every single eyelid lady's prayers. 

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Want more makeup tips? Then read here for the best eyeliner hack for girls with monolids.

Welcoming the new year is always exciting because present are the ideas of getting another fresh start and having more opportunities to look forward to. But to us beauty addicts, there's another thing that makes us anticipate the new year even more: new beauty launches.

From drugstore to high end, skincare to make-up, we simply can't say no to brands announcing what they have in store for us this year. So to keep you in the know with the latest beauty launches this month (and help you prep that beauty stash upgrade list), here are some of our top beauty picks we can't wait to hit the stores ASAP. 

Whether or not you believe in the universality of "luck," this new limited edition Give Me Luck collection from Etude House will surely prove that there are lucky beauty finds indeed.  Be ready to take on this season’s latest Spring/Summer trends, ranging from warm neutral tones to refreshing peachy colours reminiscent of spring, with the brand's signature Look at My Eyes eyeshadows and Color in Liquid Lips Juicy lip tints in a range of limited-edition colours.

Want to wake up to fresh and plump-looking skin? Take this one home and add it to your nighttime routine! Reverse damage caused by sun, pollution and other free radicals while you sleep with innisfree's new jelly-like Orchid Sleeping Pack, and seal the deal to strengthen, firm up and smoothen skin.

Off to plan out your new beauty haul? Add these two new products from Laneige that will definitely be your next faves.



Bid goodbye to all mascara problems as this K-beauty brand introduces the latest multi-functional Lash-fessional Mascara, which promises volume and length, minus the clumpy, spider-legs look and feel. No need to be a pro to achieve lush lashes that brighten up your look with this one. 

Plus, following the global success of their Two Tone Lip Bar, another soon-to-be must-have is their new Two Tone Tint Lip Bar that helps you achieve a youthful, moisture-rich pout which Korean celebs are sporting. This comes in eight pastel colors, including mint, purple and blue, combined with reds and pinks, for that beautifully fun gradient finish.

As the brand's first anti-aging cushion, Sulwhasoo's Perfecting Cushion Intense encapsulates the brand's expertise in precious Asian ingredients and cutting-edge makeup technologies to come up with a formula that achieves a firm and smooth complexion. The lightweight formula also blends perfectly with the skin while making sure that it doesn't clog up your pores, making this the perfect pick to reach for when you do your makeup. 

What better way to celebrate the coming of the Year Of The Rooster than with bright and glowing skin? Packaged in a multi-coloured Phoenix limited edition design, SK-II's sought-after Facial Treatment Essence invites everyone to greet the new year with transformational beauty both inside and out. 

Lightweight with buildable coverage, this new addition to Maybelline's collection of affordable and amazing products gives us another reason to drop by and linger a little longer at their counters. It's a great pick for those with oily skin as this comes with a matte finish; you don't need to worry about your skin looking flat as this gives a smooth and radiant effect as it sets.  

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(Cover photo from: Beautybyrah)

In just two days, we’ll all be talking about 2017 and what to look forward to. That means tons of speculation on what trends – both for fashion and beauty – we should all look out for, what to sport to be ahead of the times, and various ways on how to style these new ‘it’ clothes and looks.

But before we start predicting what’s going to be big in the new year, we thought we’d do a little “Throwback Thursday” to give some love to our favourite fashion and beauty trends of 2016. So keep reading below to find out which trends we fell head over heels for and couldn’t stop wearing.

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Because we live in a tropical climate, we don’t always have an excuse to wear a scarf. But thanks to the introduction of the skinny scarf, we were able to rock it with more OOTDs than we can count. Plus, it came in various materials and textures, so we were able to easily mix things up.

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Is there a more universally flattering haircut than the lob? Whether worn straight, wavy, or curly, it beautifully emphasises your best facial features because it’s the perfect balance between short and long. It’s so chic that we’re sure this haircut will still be popular in 2017!