IT’S ALL ABOUT THE EYES

The most work-appropriate looks that go with your mask. Lipstick is optional.

Portrait of Tammy Strobel

The Elevated Cat Eye

For a different approach to the usual black-lined cat eye, go tone-on-tone with a coloured eyeliner and eyeshadow. Choose darker colours like ash blue or olive green – they’re more apt for the office than hues like electric blue or turquoise. “Keep eyeshadow within the socket, don’t go above the crease line or it can look too smoky; then use a darker shade of eyeliner to draw your cat eye,” says makeup artist Melissa Yeo, who did all the looks here. If you want to wear lipstick, keep the colour neutral, and apply a light wash of blusher to warm up the skin.
My Reading Room
FACE

Sulwhasoo  Perfecting Cushion

EX EYES

Dior 5 Couleurs Couture in Denim Diorshow 24H Stylo Intense Waterproof Eyeliner in Matte Blue Clinique Lash Power Mascara Long-wear Formula

LIPS

Sulwhasoo  Essential Lip Serum Stick in Blossom

OUTFIT
Silk-blend bar jacket, Dior.
 
My Reading Room

Go Glam With Red

Done right, red eye makeup is striking and sophisticated. Yeo says: “To avoid looking swollen-eyed, don’t use it as a flat colour over the entire lid. Instead, apply a light wash on the outer corner of the lids, blending to a soft pink in the middle. Add a light champagne shimmer on the inner corners to brighten.” Mascara is a must, and for more definition, use brown or black eyeliner. If you want to complete the look with lipstick, go for a strong red, but skip the blusher.

FACE 

Le Blanc Brightening Gentle Touch Foundation

EYES 

Les 4 Ombres in Candeur et Seduction Le Volume De Chanel Mascara

LIPS

Rouge Allure Velvet Extreme in Extreme Le Crayon Levres Precision Lip Definer in Seduction All makeup from Chanel

OUTFIT
Silk jacket, and Coco Crush white gold rings, Chanel 
My Reading Room

Multi Shades of Brown

An all-brown palette on eyes, cheeks and lips can look extremely classy. Yeo says: “Play with different intensities by using a dark-hued brown on just one feature, and lighter shades elsewhere.” For instance, stick to pale browns for the eyes and cheeks, then complete the look for a dinner date with a slick of deep chocolatey lipstick.

FACE

Teint Idole Ultra Wear Foundation

EYES 

Hypnose 5-Color Eyeshadow Palette Hypnose Doll Eyes Waterproof Mascara

LIPS

L’Absolu Rouge Ruby Cream in Coeur De Ruby and Pigeon Blood Ruby All makeup from Lancome

OUTFIT
Wool blazer, Givenchy Filet D’Or rose gold ring, and Bague Kelly Double Tour rose gold and black diamond ring, Hermes 
My Reading Room

Make Eyes Pop with Gold

Give your everyday look a lift by using gold instead of the usual neutral shades like light brown. Not only is it flattering on Asian skin because of its yellow undertones, its glimmer makes eyes pop and has a light, airy effect. Go for a gold eyeshadow with subtle shimmer, not party-time glitter. “Create depth by applying a bronze eyeshadow, then layer the gold on top. Or add dimension to the eyes by using pale gold eyeshadow on the inner corners,” Yeo says. To complete the look, keep your lips light and glossy.

FACE 

Future Skin Foundation

EYES

Luminescent Eye Shades in Golden Copper, Warm Champagne and Burnish Brown Luster Glide Silk Infused Eye Liner in Jasper

LIPS

Matte Chic in Suzy All makeup from Chantecaille

OUTFIT
Wool coat, Dolce&Gabbana Rose gold Chain D’Ancre earrings, Hermes.
 
My Reading Room

Khaki for Colour

The mellow, warm-toned green lets you introduce some colour to your get-up while staying office-appropriate. It’s also a highly wearable hue for most Asian skin tones. To prevent the whole look from appearing dull, pair khaki on the eyes with a light or natural lip colour like coral and peach, says Yeo.

FACE 

Double Wear Stay-In-Place Makeup

EYES 

Pure Color Envy Defining Eyeshadow in Jaded Moss and Brash Bronze Sumptuous Rebel Length + Lift Mascara Doublewear Stay-In-Place Eye Pencil in Coffee

LIPS

Pure Color Envy Kissable Lip Shine All makeup from Estee Lauder

OUTFIT

Silk blouse, Celine

TEXT GOH YEE HUAY PHOTOGRAPHY VERONICA TAY STYLING DEBBY KWONG MAKEUP MELISSA YEO HAIR GREG O USING SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL, KEUNE AND PERCY & REED MODEL CASSY S/AVE