Accomplished doesn’t even begin to cover it. At 36 years old, Korean make-up artist and creative Risabae boasts an admirable portfolio which includes a long list of star-studded clientele; 1.2 million followers on Instagram; as well as a thriving beauty brand that is set to release a highly-anticipated new collection within the coming months. This June, we sit down with Risabae herself to get the full download on her beauty secrets, from the wellness practice she deems essential to her signature fragrance.
A make-up hack I wish I knew about earlier
You should always apply a good amount of sunscreen everywhere. And by this, I mean your lips, ear, neck and even the back of your hands.
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The hair tool I am obsessed with
The Dyson Airstrait Straightener. It’s instrumental to my entire regimen.
My go- to lip combination
It depends on the look I’m going for, but my ultimate must-haves are these two from Two Slash Four: Sculpt Lip Shaper in Out Taupe and Glaze Lip Changer in Nu Black.
An underrated beauty product
Overnight beauty products are ingenious. I love the sentiment behind making the most of your sleep. My go-to item is the Biodance Bio-Collagen Real Deep Mask.
A wellness practice I adhere to religiously
It’s not a practice, but more of an essential. I carry my yoga ring with me wherever I go. I find that it helps tremendously with boosting blood circulation and correcting my posture.
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My three make-up must-haves
The newly launched Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Cushion Foundation pairs beautifully with another product from Charlotte Tilbury, Charlotte’s Magic Cream. It provides unparalleled results when it comes to smoothing and plumping the skin. To round things up, the AHC Masters Mela Protect Waterful Sun Cream to protect against potent UV rays.
My signature fragrance
The Guerlain L’Art & La Matière Cherry Oud Eau de Parfum. It’s sweet, but has a bitter twist—just like me.
Songs I listen to while getting ready in the morning
Actually, I prefer silence when I do my make-up. I like to focus completely on the task at hand.
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A traditional Korean beauty practice I swear by
I cool down my face before applying make-up. It preps the skin beautifully and gives a smooth, glistening finish.
The make-up creative who inspired me
Charlotte Tilbury. Her artistry shows in all her products; it’s a level of craftsmanship that only a true make-up artist can deliver.
This story appears in Vogue Singapore’s June ‘Gold’ issue, available online.
