Discovering Your Makeup Style Archetype

Apr 11, 2025

Lecture on Makeup Style Archetypes

Introduction

  • Makeup is a fluid and exploratory notion.
  • Importance of finding a makeup style that suits individual features rather than following trends.
  • Signature makeup style is fail-proof and a go-to choice for any occasion.

Understanding Makeup Style Archetypes

  • Makeup archetypes are similar to personality archetypes like zodiac signs and Myers-Briggs.
  • The existing style systems often overlook facial features.
  • The 8 makeup styles archetypes method from Chinese makeup gurus on XiaoHongShu:
    • A questionnaire analyzing face shape and features.

Eight Makeup Archetypes

  1. Natural
  2. Ingenue
  3. Gamine
  4. Elegant
  5. Modern
  6. Romantic
  7. Classic
  8. Dramatic

Visual Weight & Facial Features

  • Two parameters: visual weight and shape of facial features.
  • Visual Weight: Overall impression of size, thickness, and projection.
  • Facial Features: Rounded vs. angular characteristics.

Questionnaire to Identify Features

  • Questions regarding face shape, lower third ratio, size of eyes, nose, mouth, shape of facial features, shape of eyes, and lips.
  • Scoring system to determine makeup archetype based on questionnaire answers.

Visual Representation

  • Graph with x-axis (softness vs. angularity) and y-axis (visual weight).
  • Plotting scores to find personal archetype.

Exploring Makeup Styles

  • Each archetype embodies specific attributes.
  • Ingenue: Youthful, delicate femininity.
  • Gamine: Refreshing, young, androgynous.
  • Natural: Casual, gentle, friendly.
  • Elegant: Graceful, serene, formal.
  • Romantic: Mature, womanly, sensual.
  • Classic: Balanced, proportional, conservative.
  • Modern: Bold, confident, trendy.
  • Dramatic: Intense, extravagant, charismatic.

Creating a Signature Look

  • Choose a primary and secondary archetype.
  • Be flexible and experiment with styles.
  • Makeup style reflects personal beauty and can evolve over time.

Conclusion

  • The journey to find a makeup archetype is about exploring and discovering personal style.
  • Makeup is a personal expression and should be an enjoyable process.
  • Encourage sharing and learning more about makeup style archetypes.

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