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Double eyelids are unconditionally considered beautiful in East Asian society. [13] The double eyelid is a crease in the small flap of skin that covers the eye. It has been estimated that 17–32% of Chinese women lack this upper eyelid crease, giving them a monolid appearance. [14] However, this is not ideal when it comes to Chinese beauty.
Male beauty standards around makeup prefer a matte look, to convey a natural, desirable image, rather than bold, bright colors, and styles The increase in utilization by male Kpop idols, and advertisements directed to a male audience has led more Korean men to apply light makeup, as compared to men in the west.
The huadian was also popular among Tang and Song dynasties' women. [3] The popularity of the huadian declined in the Yuan dynasty. [7] The huadian forms an integral part of Chinese clothing culture. [13] In present days, huadian is often combined with the wearing of hanfu, the traditional clothing of the Han Chinese. [8]
Skin color contrast has been identified as a feminine beauty standard observed across multiple cultures. [7] Women tend to have darker eyes and lips than men, especially relative to the rest of their facial features, and this attribute has been associated with female attractiveness and femininity, [7] yet it also decreases male attractiveness according to one study. [8]
In the 19th century women over 35 were respected and praised as virtuous grandmothers, but were seemed as unattractive. [20] By the start of the 20th century, older women were considered more beautiful, and the cosmetics industry had introduced anti-aging products such as creams, and practices of dyeing hair. [20]
A 2001 Bollywood movie starring Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan is resurfacing this week in a viral TikTok trend called the "Asoka" makeup challenge.
Ganguro (ガングロ) is an alternative fashion trend among young Japanese women which peaked in popularity around the year 2000 and evolved from gyaru.. The Shibuya and Ikebukuro districts of Tokyo were the centres of ganguro fashion; it was started by rebellious youth who contradicted the traditional Japanese concept of beauty; pale skin, dark hair and neutral makeup tones.
Korean beauty standards in the 21st century prize a youthful look and the appearance of moisture on the skin, which results in a preference for cremes over powders. K-beauty products are also more often designed for export, as a result of South Korea's history of import substitution industrialization. [27]