The ao dai is a traditional outfit for Vietnamese women, and wearing it will give you a gentle and graceful appearance. Don’t forget to combine it with these makeup tips, as it will boost your confidence during your spring outings.
1 Vintage-Style Makeup for Ao Dai
This might be the “hottest” makeup trend at the moment. The vintage style with “Old Saigon”-inspired makeup will give you an elegant and classic look. Follow these steps:
Step 1 Create a Natural Base
Apply concealer to uneven skin areas first. Then, blend it evenly for a thin and smooth base.
Create a Natural Base
Step 2 Shape Your Eyebrows
Draw thin and slightly curved eyebrows, focusing on the tail end. To make your eyebrows look sharper and neater, use a concealer to highlight the area under your brow bone.
Draw Curved Eyebrows
Step 3 Apply Eye Makeup Gently
First, apply eyeliner by drawing a not-too-thick line on the upper lid, then use brown eye shadow to line the lower lash line to add depth to your eyes.
Next, use an eyelash curler carefully to create long, curved lashes that look fuller.
Cat-Eye Eyeliner
Finally, choose eye shadow shades in brown or orange that aren’t too flashy, and apply them evenly to the eyelid area. Add a bit of shimmer to look younger.
Step 4 Apply Lipstick in a Seductive Dark Shade
If you have a tanned complexion, go for darker and more muted shades like dark red or brown.
Seductive Dark Lipstick
If you have a fairer complexion, opt for lighter and more subtle shades like earthy orange, burnt orange, or earthy pink.
This makeup style goes well with ao dai designed with floral, patterned, or polka dot fabric.
Vintage-Style Ao Dai
2 Soft and Elegant Makeup for Ao Dai
This style is favored by many women as it accentuates their gentle and feminine beauty in the flowing ao dai. To achieve this soft and elegant look, follow these makeup steps:
Step 1 Apply Foundation
Use a foundation or BB cream with a subtle shimmer to create a light and dewy base. This will give your skin a lively and natural-looking finish.
Note: For oily skin, apply a layer of setting powder to prevent oiliness and keep the foundation in place.
Natural and Dewy Base
Step 2 Draw Natural-Looking Eyebrows
Follow your natural brow shape and fill in any sparse areas. Then, brush your eyebrows into place.
Natural Eyebrows
Step 3 Apply Blush
Choose colors like pink, peach, or coral blush and apply it diagonally from the center of your cheeks toward your temples.
Step 4 Eye Makeup
Draw a thin line of eyeliner, then use mascara to gently curl your lashes. Finally, apply a light shade of eye shadow with a hint of shimmer to the eyelid area for a sparkling effect.
Step 5 Apply Lipstick
Use lip gloss, tinted lip balm, or lipstick in bright colors like pink, coral, or peach.
Plump Peach Lips
This soft and elegant makeup style goes well with traditional ao dai or slightly modified ao dai made of voile, silk, or light-colored fabric, with either short or long tails, depending on your preference.
Soft and Elegant Ao Dai Style
3 Cute Makeup for Ao Dai
This cute makeup style is perfect for teenagers, giving them a fresh and youthful look while wearing the ao dai. The steps are similar to the previous styles, but with a focus on the eyes and cheeks:
Eyes
Choose bright or neutral eye shadow colors and apply them gently to the eyelid area. For a more sparkling effect, add a touch of shimmer to the lower eyelid.
Expressive Eyes
Next, draw a thin line of eyeliner close to the lash line, then use mascara to thicken and beautify your lashes.
Note: With this style, avoid using too much eye makeup to prevent a gaudy look.
Cheeks
First, contour your face by applying a dark-toned cream to the areas below your cheekbones, along the sides of your nose, at the edges of your forehead, and on your chin. Then, apply a brighter shade of cream blush than usual. Use cream blush to easily adjust the intensity of the color.
Cream Blush for a Cute Look
Use a lipstick that matches the shade of your blush.
Note: The application technique varies depending on your face shape:
- Round face: Apply blush from the highest point of your cheekbones toward your temples, and dust some on your forehead.
- High cheekbones: Apply blush in a zigzag motion from the apples of your cheeks toward your temples, using a brighter shade above the cheeks and below the eyes to define your features.
- Long face: Apply blush similarly to a round face, but also dust some on your cheeks and chin.
- Square face: Apply blush from your cheekbones and blend downward to soften the angles of your face.
- Thin or low-cheekboned face: Choose a bright pink or shimmery blush to add a lively touch and draw attention to your entire face.
This makeup style goes well with modified ao dai with short tails and bright, vibrant colors.
Cute Ao Dai Style
4 Glamorous Makeup for Ao Dai
This style is for office ladies or those aged 25 and above who love a glamorous look. It will make you stand out and look more attractive.
Similar to the previous styles, follow the steps for foundation, eyebrows, eye makeup, blush, and lipstick, but with a focus on your eyebrows and lips:
Step 1 Choose the Right Lipstick
Go for matte lipsticks in bright shades like earthy orange, earthy pink, or coral. A seductive red is also a perfect choice to make you stand out.
Apply a thick layer of lipstick for a more glamorous look.
Seductive Red Lipstick
Step 2 Shape Your Eyebrows
When shaping your eyebrows, choose a style that suits your face shape. For example, if you have a long face, opt for straight eyebrows, while curved eyebrows will add a touch of allure to a square face.
This makeup style goes well with traditional ao dai made of stiff fabric like velvet, brocade, lace, or beaded fabric, in warm and dark colors.
Glamorous Ao Dai Style
We hope that these tips will help you choose a makeup style that suits your personality and face, so you can confidently wear your elegant ao dai during the upcoming spring festival.
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