Jessi, a rapper-singer-songwriter from Korea, is a breath of fresh air in the industry. Perhaps as a result of her upbringing in America, the actress is unapologetically herself in sharp contrast to South Korean traditions. Jessi rose to stardom after ranking second in the rapper survival show Unpretty Rapstar (2015) and has since recorded hits including Nunu Nana (2020) and Don’t Touch Me (2020). She’s also found popularity on variety shows including Hangout with Yoo (2020) and Sixth Sense (2020-21), as well as her own web talk show Jessi’s Showterview, thanks to her magnetic personality. Let’s take a peek at how Jessi defies traditional Korean beauty norms with her bright Asian baby girl (ABG) cosmetics style in honor of her 33rd birthday on December 17.
Full Coverage
Jessi isn’t scared to use her thick coverage foundation, even though Korean beauty standards ask for natural-looking base makeup. Her perfect foundation draws attention to the rest of her look.
The Maybelline Superstay foundation is Maybelline’s most full-coverage foundation, and it will give you the whole Jessi look. If your dress reveals your neck, chest, or shoulders, mix some foundation with body lotion before applying it to these areas to produce a more cohesive effect.
Contour for the Gods
Jessi confessed in an episode of The Manager that she handles her own contouring without the support or assistance of her makeup artist. This implies that Jessi is very aware of her facial traits and knows how to best sculpt them. The same rule applies here: research your face form and understand how to emphasize it without following trends blindly.
RCMA Makeup is a makeup business that specializes in professional makeup. As a result, this foundation palette includes numerous tones that can be utilized as foundation, contour, or highlight. It can be used to contour under foundation for a subtle sculpting effect or over foundation for a more chiseled look.
Overlined Lips
Jessi debunked the myth that she gets lip fillers on a regular basis in a video for 1stLook in which she displayed the contents of her handbag (she said her last filler was three to four years ago). Instead, she achieves her theatrical pout by artfully overlining her lips. At first, overlining your lips may appear intimidating and unnatural, but you’ll get used to it.
In the same show, Jessi gushed over MAC Cosmetics lip pencils in addition to Nars. Thanks to the emollients incorporated, this lip pencil has a velvet matte finish that isn’t too drying while yet offering long-lasting wear. To generate sharp lines, remember to sharpen them before each usage.
Strong Brows
Jessi’s makeup is also notable for her finely groomed brows. Trimming your brows on a regular basis to keep them in shape and remove stray hair is an excellent approach to keep them looking good. Another suggestion is to tidy up the borders of the brows with concealer or foundation after drawing them to ensure that they are as sharp as possible.
Brow pomades are required to get Jessi’s bold and defined brows. Not only are brow pomades pigmented (so you only need a small quantity), but they’re also waterproof and can last through oily skin and hot, humid weather.
Eyelash Extensions
Mascara enhances the appearance of the eye, making it appear brighter and more awake. False eyelashes can also be used to get the same look. Furthermore, fake eyelashes are available in a variety of styles and lengths to complement any eye look.
The longer lashes produce a cat-eye impression, which we frequently see on Jessi. The false eyelashes aren’t so thick that they hide whatever makeup appearance you’ve worked hard to get.
