How to Apply Igari Makeup on Morena Skin

Not everyone has the time to do a full-beat face. Some days, all you can manage is a quick touch-up before heading out the door. That’s what makes Igari makeup (a.k.a. “hangover” makeup) the darling of beauty aficionados around the globe. This Japanese makeup style may have been around for a while, but it remains a go-to for achieving a drunk blush or flushed mien look – the kind you’d get after a round of margaritas – with minimal effort.

Igari makeup has four key features: slightly dewy skin, heavy under-eye blush, aegyo-sal, and glossy lips. While these components are most often seen on fair skin, they look just as good on morena complexions. Follow these tips to recreate this sweet-and-effortless makeup style on your brown skin.

Perhaps the hardest part of nailing Igari makeup is drawing the line between dewy and greasy skin. Your face should look glowing, not shiny or sparkly. To get that luminous base, you need to hydrate your skin well with the right products.

When too much debris sits on the skin’s surface, your skincare products can’t penetrate the barrier effectively. So, wash your face using POND'S Bright Miracle Ultimate Oil Control Facial to prep your skin. It’s formulated with activated charcoal to remove excess oil and brighten your complexion.

Once your skin is clean, give it an extra boost of moisture from POND'S Bright Miracle Serum Burst Cream. This day cream is powered by niasorcinol and deep repair technology – both work together to deeply hydrate the skin and fade dark spots. It also contains 1,000 serum droplets, multiplying your skin’s dew factor.

The allure of the hangover makeup is it’s super easy to put together that it requires almost no time. Just apply your foundation and blush in a single layer, and you’re halfway finished. It may sound like a bad idea, but the payoff is super seamless and long-lasting.

Start by spreading a layer of foundation on your forehead, temples, cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, and the tip of your chin. Then, apply cream blush on the apples of your cheeks, the high points of your nose, eyelids, above your eyebrows, and below your lips. Blend everything with a damp beauty sponge until there are no harsh lines. Add powder blush in a similar shade on top of your cheeks if you want more intensity.

Igari eye makeup is very low-key. A thin eyeliner, a light coat of mascara, and a highlight on your aegyo-sal are enough to accentuate your peepers. But if you’re in a rush, put all your attention to drawing “charming fat” with a flat eyeshadow brush and a light shade of brown. Add a touch of shimmer right on your eye bags for more definition.

J-beauty looks usually favor glossy lips over a matte finish. However, the big question is: What shade of lipstick is best for morena skin? When it comes to the Igari style, lean toward warm, roses, peaches, and cranberries. Apply a full sweep of glossy lipstick all over your pout and the outer corners of your bottom lip to create a just-kissed effect.

If you ever miss your morning alarm or want to embrace your inner coquette princess, give Igari makeup a spin. It’s cute, simple, and flattering on your morena skin. What more could a girl want?