7 Beauty Tips From IU to Look Gorgeous and Stay Healthy

If you love IU, then this article is for you!

After five years, this beloved singer is making her way back to Malaysia as part of her latest world tour. To get ready for her concert in June (tickets go on sale today – 26 March!), we’ve gathered some beauty advice that IU has shared.

For more than ten years, she’s been enchanting fans with her delightful presence and amazing skills, earning the endearing title of “Nation’s Sweetheart”!

Whether you’re looking to recreate her lovely makeup style, her flawless complexion, or her fit physique, we’ve got all the tips you need.

Focus On Consistent Skincare

IU shares that if her skin is duller and more textured than usual, the makeup she applies won’t sit well either. So, the singer emphasises the importance of maintaining a healthy skincare routine, to achieve a naturally radiant complexion.

For instance, she incorporates sheet masks into her skincare routine to moisturise dry skin, and stays hydrated by drinking plenty of water.

Plus, she stresses the significance of applying sunscreen regularly to prevent skin damage. Regularly applying sunscreen reduces the risk of skin cancer and helps to improve your skin texture, making it a crucial step in your routine.

Blend Toner and Facial Oil

IU’s secret to achieving flawless glass skin involves a special step in her skincare routine!

She mixes nourishing facial oils and hydrating toners to create a revitalising concoction. By combining two drops of each on a cotton pad, she gently pats the mixture onto her face, allowing it to fully absorb for five minutes.

The facial oils, such as rosehip oil, provide nutrients from their natural ingredients, while toners balance your skin’s pH levels and boost hydration.

This skincare hack not only saves time, but also leaves her skin refreshed and healthier!

Hydrate With Serums

One of IU’s favorite products is the CNP Propolis Energy Ampule, known for its soothing and repairing properties.

She discovered CNP’s products through her makeup artist, and found that this product is perfect for her sensitive skin, brightening her complexion overnight.

The ampoule is infused with propolis extract, which has antioxidant and antibacterial properties, and hyaluronic acid, to keep her skin hydrated and healthy.

The CNP Propolis Energy Ampule retails for RM126.90 (15ml) and RM229.90 (30ml) on Shopee.

Try Natural and Youthful Makeup

IU, known as the “Nation’s Little Sister,” opts for natural makeup looks to maintain her lovable girl-next-door image. She starts with a BB cushion for a sheer coverage, creating a clean no-makeup effect!

The singer is a fan of pink makeup, using it for her eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.

She believes that pink hues help her achieve a youthful and bright appearance, especially during stage performances. To enhance her eyes, she adds a touch of glitter for added dimension.

IU prefers straight brows for a softer look, steering clear of strong or sharp eyebrows. She also chooses brown eyeliner to gently highlight her eyes, avoiding harsh lines in order to showcase her natural beauty.

Keep Fit With Cardio

IU incorporates a variety of exercises into her routine to stay fit and healthy!

She regularly dedicates an hour to aerobic exercises like walking, jogging, and rope jumping. Additionally, she enjoys using a stair stepper machine, to work on endurance and strengthen her leg and thigh muscles.

Of course, her numerous dance practices and rehearsals before a comeback also serve as effective workouts.

IU is also a big fan of yoga, which helps her build flexibility and strength. She even showcased her impressive yoga skills on a variety show, by balancing in a headstand position to demonstrate her core strength!

Build Physical Strength

IU not only focuses on cardio, but also prioritises building her muscles to achieve a toned physique.

She incorporates various strength exercises such as weightlifting, bodyweight exercises, and resistance training, to enhance her overall well-being.

By engaging in strength exercises, you won’t just reduce the risk of injuries during workouts, but you’ll also burn calories with greater efficiency. This makes muscle building an essential component of any workout routine!

Eat Healthy and Regular Meals

At the beginning of her career, IU used to slim down for performances by following a strict diet, having only an apple for breakfast, two sweet potatoes for lunch, and a protein shake for dinner.

She mentioned that by combining this intense diet with her exercise routine, she could shed up to 4kg in just four days, sparking the popular “IU diet challenge”.

However, this crash diet is not sustainable in the long run and lacks essential nutrients. That’s why she has stressed that she does not recommend these eating habits to anyone!

Thankfully, she eventually sought professional guidance to improve her mental and physical well-being, in order to achieve her desired physique safely.

Now, she regularly enjoys nutritious meals of high quality, chewing her food slowly for better digestion. She also makes it a point to eat after exercising, to refuel her body post-workout!

Featured image credits: @dlwlrma/Instagram.