Makeup | Step Up Your Cat-eye Game with BLACKPINK Jennie's Iconic Look!

As the famous K-Pop girl group BLACKPINK expands its global footprint, the four members Jisoo, Jennie, Rosé and Lisa have developed a strong fanbase in North America. Their music, makeup, and outfits are trending among many of the Gen-Z audience now.

Jennie Kim, the face of Chanel's Coco Neige 2021 campaign, is known to have one of most unique makeup looks that always grabs everyone’s attention. In particular, her smoky eye makeup in BLACKPINK’s music video “Kill This Love” is trending on social media and inspiring many fans to try.

Today, I will share with you the secret on how to easily recreate Jennie’s iconic cat eye makeup look.

Face

Primer

To mimic Jennie’s fresh and flawless skin, you want to use a brightening face primer that pampers your skin before applying foundation. This will make your skin look smooth and create a “no-foundation” look. CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ’s Correcting Cream Veil Primer SPF 21 can instantly blurs skin’s imperfections for a refreshed finish.

Foundation

Using Suqqu’s Cream Foundation is the second step to achieve a radiant, dewy look. You should apply the foundation with a damp Beautyblender makeup sponge to ensure the extra foundation is absorbed, leading to a smooth, second-skin finish.

Concealer & Powder

Skip concealer and powder except for areas that need extra coverage or get oily easily. If needed, choose Clio’s Kill Cover Liquid Concealer and Innisfree’s No Sebum Mineral Powder to avoid crease or streak even if you wear it all day.

Blush

In contrast to many makeup looks that put an heavy emphasis on highlighting and contouring, applying the lightest touch of blush on the apples of your cheeks is the rule here. CANMAKE Tokyo’s Glow Fleur Cheeks provides a gradual flush that melts into your skin.

Eyes

Eyebrows

Shu Uemura’s H9 Hard Formula Eyebrow Pencil is your best friend to recreate Jennie’s soft, natural eyebrow, without obvious arches. Using a light brown or one shade lighter than your hair color will also help create a natural appearance.

Eyeshadow

Venus Marble’s Eyeshadow Palette comes with 9 shades that help you achieve the perfect smoky eye look. Follow these directions!

1. Take the top right shade and blend it all over the eyelids

2. Take the maroon shade and apply it only to the outer portion of the eyes. Blend it out while keeping it as close to the lash line as possible

3. Take the darkest color from the palette and use a dense and small brush to create a smoky effect

Eyeliner

Use KISS ME’s Heroine Make Smooth Liquid Eyeliner (brown) for a natural final look

1. Line your waterline and slightly extend the tail of the wing to elongate your eyes without covering the eyeshadows

2. Line the waterline of your inner corners

3. Gently tap the outer corners of the waterline

Eyelashes

Finish with coats of KISS ME’s Heroine Make Long and Curl Mascara on your curled eyelashes.

Lips

Lipstick

3CE’s Mood Recipe Matte Lip Color (#218 Mirrolike) is a matte-type lipstick with creamy application, giving a warm and soft impression. To make sure the edges of the lipstick are softened, you want to apply the lipstick along your inner lip, then spread the color out by gently tapping with your finger.

This was the step-by-step tutorial of Jennie’s signature cat eye makeup look! Let us know if you think it is useful and see you next time :)