The beauty sphere might have released its hold on butter yellow, but it’s nowhere near done with yellow in itself. As is, a new variation has made its way into mainstream consciousness, whereupon it has permeated into the latest make-up releases and onto the visages of our favourite K-Pop idols. See: the vibrant, nearly fluorescent accents spotted on Aespa’s Ningning, or soloist Yena’s incandescent highlighter. That’s right—we’ve officially moved into the age of a vividly bright yellow; or the era of lemoncore.
It’s safe to say that the high-saturation nature of the hue translates to doubts about its wearability. Is this look suited for the masses, or only those with a professional glam squad on speed dial? Thankfully, the sheer number of products available in this hue means that you can make the look work for you by adjusting its intensity. For those who prefer to start out with a subtle touch, consider tightlining with eyeliner or a shimmer-infused eyeshadow. As for folks who are looking to dive into lemoncore headfirst, look to sunshine yellow face primers, pigment-packed blushes and the like. To help you with your quest, cast your gaze on Vogue Singapore’s curation of the most standout lemoncore products, below.
