Aespa’s Makeup Artist Reveals the Exact Products She Uses on the Members

If you’ve ever paused an Aespa music video to admire Karina’s flawless cat eye or pondered how Ningning’s skin glows even under those intense stage lights, you’re definitely not the only one.

Luckily, we’ve got the inside info. Aespa and Taeyon’s makeup artist Bbomni has just shared the exact products she uses on the girls, and they’re as iconic as their looks.

From luscious, plump lips to the secret of a sweat-proof foundation that holds up during concerts, here’s everything you need to recreate Aespa’s glam, straight from the source.

Skincare Prep

• Aestura Atobarrier 365 Cream Mist (RM71.77): Nourishes and hydrates skin before and after makeup for a luminous and healthy glow finish.
• Courcelles Base Original (US$26.36, ~RM112.28): Used for dry skin and easy touch-ups on flaky areas like the nose and mouth.

Tone-up Primers

• VDL Tone Stain Color Correcting Primer  (RM76.42): Blue hue creates a tone-up effect for brighter skin. Primes and prepares the skin for better makeup adherence.
• AOU Tone Up Dazzling Cream (RM80.93): High coverage yet smooth and comfortable like lotion, this is used to tone up and match the neck with the face.

Foundation

• NARS Soft Matte Complete Foundation (RM185.00): Robust and sweat-proof, this matte foundation is full-coverage and stays fixed in place for long hours like concert tours.
• glow Breathable Blemish Balm (RM127.78): Used for dry-skinned idols in a 1:1 blend with the NARS foundation. Incredibly popular with K-pop idol makeup artists for its breathable and natural finish.
• WAKEMAKE Seamless Wear Foundation, #17 (S$34): A high coverage liquid foundation that blends into a semi-matte, luminous finish. Bbomi reaches for this foundation when she needs a bright and pale finish.
• CHANEL LES BEIGES FOUNDATION (RM305): Nourishing, lightweight, and blends into a thin, dewy finish. Used for light schedules such as photoshoots.

Concealer

• the SAEM Cover Perfection Tip Concealer, #0.5 Icy Beige, #01 Clear Beige (S$9.72): The Saem’s concealers pack affordability, fool-proof usage, and seamless blending into one product unlike any other.

Eyeshadow Palettes

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Spice Eyeshadow Palette Mini (S$50): Perfect for everyday, natural makeup. The first set of matte shades is widely used for their adaptable, toned-down impressions.
• Anastasia Beverly Hills Sugar Eyeshadow Palette Mini (S$50): Bbomni coordinates the vibrant glitters with the idol’s outfits, applying them to the inner corners and lids for sparkling stage makeup that fans love.

• rom&nd Better Than Palette 04 DUSTY FOG GARDEN (RM80.10): A popular pick amongst idol makeup artists. Highly recommended by Bbomi for its cool neutral colours, and a must-have for smoky eye makeup.

Single Eyeshadows

• Holika Holika My Fave Piece Eye Shadow, Two Shot Americano (RM16.84): Famous amongst makeup lovers for its high pigment and low price, Bbomni uses this matte brown for eyeliner on clients and even herself.

 

• TONYMOLY Eye Tone Single Eyeshadow, #424 Pixie Pink, #423 Icy Pink, #421 Milky Way (RM35.44): A “must-have” for glitter lovers. For a finishing touch, these three shades are combined for an ultra-sparkly finish that catches the light.

Mascara

• AOU All Day Mascara, #01 Volume Black and #02 Long Lash Black (RM58.65): Bbomni’s only choice for mascara. The slim, 2.5mm applicator allows for precise application without clumping.

Eyebrows

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo, Blonde, Taupe, Ash Grey (RM140): Bbomni’s favourite brow product. Powerful pigmentation, versatile shades, no fall-out, and long-lasting are just what her idol’s brows need.
• Peripera Speedy Skinny Brow, #006 Cool Grey (RM21.05) Used on the sparse, tail-end area of brows with less hair. The cool grey shade blends in with the rest of the brow to look like real hair in photos.

Contour

• Fenty Beauty Match Stix Matte Contour Skinstick, Amber (RM99): Glides onto the face, leaving a soft, natural shadow.

Highlighter

• OFRA Cosmetics Mini Highlighter, Cloud 9 (RM127.59): A hit-pan favourite product of Bbomni’s. This whiteish-pink highlighter has intense pigmentation and presence, and is used for live performances.
• Glint by VDIVOV Highlighter, #04 Milky Moon (RM84.17): Milky pink shade that leaves a soft glow perfect for photoshoots.

Blush

• 3CE Mood Recipe Face Blush, Nude Peach (RM46.52): A classic bestselling blush from 3CE, this shade is often used on clients and has been repurchased by Bbomni three times.
• lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Balm, #02 Pure Beam (RM48.73) A popular matte blush balm in the trending strawberry milk shade for a sweet impression.

• AOU Glowy Creamy Blush, #01 Churu Cheeks and #03 Cherry Blossom Cheeks (RM72.41): A viral, glow-from-within blush balm. Out of the entire shade range, Bbomni uses shades #01 and #03 the most.

• MAC Cosmetics Mineralize Blush, Warm Soul (RM170): A famous shimmer-glow blush. Bbomi mixes this with her other blush shades for an added glow.
• Kosas Blush Is Life Baked Brightening Blush, Hype (RM150): Used on its own for a glowy, flushed finish. The unique marbling effect creates a beautiful flush with every application.
• NARS Blush, Sex Appeal (RM170): A gentle matte powder blush. Its subtle hue serves as an ideal base for layering other shades on top.

• Dior Rouge Blush, Dansante and Chanelle (RM255): Neutral shades in a buttery smooth, pearl-matte formulation. Bbomni likes to use both on their own or together for a natural flush.

Lip Gloss

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Tinted Lip Gloss, Dusty Rose and Soft Pink (RM110): Bbomni’s number one lip gloss. Applying it as a finishing touch on any lips creates an instant air of elegance and sophistication.
• Heart Percent Dote On Mood One Way Glowy Tint, 14 Teddy Mocha and 11 Dawn Mauve (RM75.31): Beautiful and unique colours in a high-shine, glossy formula.
• Milktouch Jelly Fit Tinted Glow Tint, #01 New Peach Bear, #05 Apple Foam (RM44.22): Neutral, dusty pink shades that shine with one swipe.
• nuse Care Liptual, #05 Cool Babe and #07 Tanned Hour (RM67.78): Watery and glowy tints that nourish lips while lightly staining.

Lipstick

• Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb Stix, Is It Fu$$y and Sp’ice Cold (RM127): For a hip concept, Bbomni opts for these high-shine, vibrant lipsticks.

Matte Lipstick

• Anastasia Beverly Hills Lip Velvet, Softy and Cool Brown (RM135): Used on its own for a velvet soft-matte finish. The low-saturation nude pinks pair well with dark smoky eyes.
• a.chi Blur Tint, #01 Daily and #02 Lively (RM76.67): Used on its own or as a base, this matte lip has gone viral online for its cement grey, neutralising shade, Daily. Bbomni uses Lively on its own for a soft pink lip.
• DIOR Rouge Dior Forever Liquid Lipstick, 100 Forever Nude (RM205): Used on its own or as a base, this nude pink shade is a personal favourite of Bbomni’s.

Lip Balm

• AOU Glowy Tint Balm, #09 Bebe Balm and #07 Bubble Balm (RM63.47): An easy-to-use glow balm that shines as the finishing touch to lips.
• AOU Floofy Matte Balm, #01 Coral Leaf Balm, #02 Fallen Leaf Balm, #03 Cotton Balm (RM55.37): Blurry balms that blend out on the cheek and lips for a soft-matte finish.

Lip Liner

• AOU Blending Lip Pencil, #01 Over, #02 Dew, #03 Cool (RM44.21): Bbomni’s favourite blurring lip pencils that come with a built-in brush for easy blending.

Setting and Fixing

• so natural Make-up Setting Multi Magic Sealer (RM46.52): A must-have item for concert makeup, Bbomni uses this on the ends of eyeliner, eyebrows, and mascara to prevent smudging or fading.

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