Makeup

Korean makeup tends to prioritise a lightweight, skin-like finish over heavy, full coverage — favouring buildable formulas that let skin still look like skin. Many products also lean on skincare ingredients within the makeup itself, blurring the line between the two categories.

Start with one product per area — a BB cream for the base, a lip tint for colour, and a mascara for the eyes. That's a complete, natural look on its own. Add eyeshadow, eyeliner, concealer or contour gradually as you want more definition.

Often, yes — many Korean makeup formulas are made to feel lightweight rather than heavy or pore-clogging, which can suit reactive skin well. As with any makeup, patch testing a new product is worth doing if your skin is prone to irritation or breakouts.

Yes. Every product sold at Beauty Bar is sourced directly from Korean manufacturers or their authorised distributors — never grey market. This is true across our entire assortment, including every makeup product on this page.