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At Fashion Week Asia, Less Is More With Makeup

Photographed by Hallvard Cano

While the 12 collections showcased diverse creative visions, the beauty looks shared a common thread through clean, polished makeup.

Three days of gathering the region’s designers and creatives, and there was no better place for a beauty trend to emerge. While all 12 designers who presented at Asia had diverse styles and signature elements, the beauty looks of the models who walked their shows followed a similar pattern. Below, see how these trends came together.

Sculptured brows

Each one’s natural brow varied in thickness, but what they had in common was how well-groomed they were. The brow hairs were meticulously brushed to create a sculpted yet soft look.

Photographed by Gab Villareal

Balmy glass complexion

A skin-like, breathable base was evident, with just enough shine to give the complexion a balmy look. The dewy finish caught the light when the spotlights hit, adding a subtle highlight.

Photographed by Gab Villareal

Monochromatic nude wash

While the undertones differed, the cheeks and lips shared a nude touch, adding just enough color to complement each skin tone without appearing too saturated or noticeable.

Photographed by Gab Villareal

Contoured bare lids

Compared to the smoky eyes usually seen at spotlight-heavy events, the eye makeup on the runway had a natural look, with shades just one tone darker than the models’ natural skin tone, adding depth to the contour of the eyes.

Photographed by Gab Villareal

Frequently Asked Questions

Fashion Week Asia is a five-day event in Manila running from October 20 to 24 that gathers designers and industry leaders to showcase the future of Asian fashion. It is spearheaded by AGC Power Holdings Corp.

Clean look with minimal shine, giving the look a soft, balmy, finish.

The designers who presented their collections were Plazä (Malaysia), Duc Studio and Kilomet19 (Vietnam), Toton (Indonesia), Bajuyo (South Korea), Ponder.er (Hong Kong) and Sophie Hong (Taiwan), and Wisharawish (Thailand).

Filipino designers Kelvin Morales, Rosanna Ocampo, Maligaya, and Novél presented for the host country, and Rajo Laurel for the gala.

Filipino designer Rajo Laurel closes out Fashion Week Asia at The Gala with The Collection: Archivo, a retrospective celebrating his 33-year career.

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Hyacinth Aranda

Digital Content Writer

Hyacinth Aranda is a digital writer for Vogue Philippines. She graduated from UP Manila with a degree in Philippine Arts, majoring in cultural heritage and arts management. At Vogue, she covers lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and culture. Both in and outside of work, she loves watching theater, particularly musicals, and visiting art exhibitions.

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