7 C-Dramas To Watch For Beauty Inspiration
Take some beauty cues from the fresh-faced and glamorously made-up leading ladies and men of the C-Drama world!
Chinese dramas, especially those in the historical fantasy category, are great sources for beauty inspiration. The lead stars are not just talented, but are exceptionally attractive as well. Sporting radiant complexions and near-flawless (READ: porcelain) skin, they easily command the small screen and make us wonder: how can I get that look, too?
Looking for a dose of C-beauty inspiration? We list seven dramas that are right up our alley—which you can totally start binge watching this weekend! Whether you’re looking to reference the elegant look of a royal or the everyday charm of an office worker, there’s definitely something for you!
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C-Dramas to Watch for Beauty Inspo
C-Dramas to Watch for Beauty Inspo
Eternal Love: Ten Miles of Peach Blossoms
Based on a xuanxia novel, this fantasy drama revolves around the story of Bai Qian (Yang Mi), a Nine-Tailed Fox brought to Kunlun Mountain to become a disciple of the God of War. During the course of her studies, a war breaks out, leading the God of War to sacrifice himself to seal a demon lord. Bai Qian attempts to do the same several thousand years later, but ends up in the mortal world with no memories or powers. A well-respected High Goddess in Heaven, Bai Qian is revered for her beauty. WIth her doll-like features and classic beauty, singer-actress Yang Mi is the perfect choice for the role. We’re fans of her always flawless face and natural make-up in this drama!
Find Yourself
He Fanxing (Victoria Song) is a career-oriented director of administration at a design company. Her secret? She’s dating the much younger intern, Yuan Song (Song Weilong). The societal pressures of the large age gap in their relationship, alongside by the possible acquisition of her company, eventually takes a toll on He Fanxing. Sensing her troubles, Ye Luming (Wang Yaoqing), the CEO of an advertising company, schemes to steal her away from Yuan Song by pretending to be a relationship counselor. A glamorous lady with a cushy job, He Fanxing is always perfectly put together and dressed to impress. Her character’s bobbed hair and bold lips complement her elegant features while giving her a youthful edge.
Return the World to You
Aspiring designers and campus couple Yi En (Gulnezer Bextiyar) and Qi Lei (Yang Shou) dream of establishing a fashion label together after graduating. However, this dream is cut short when the actions of a scheming rival causes Qi Lei’s death. Refusing to give up on their dream, Yi En persists and eventually succeeds in putting up her own fashion company. Little does she know that Qi Lei is still alive. Taking up a new identity as Lu Zhun, he returns to fashion and he finds himself in direct competition with his old lady love. There’s plenty of beauty inspiration to go around in this fashion-centric drama. At the front and center of it all is the doe-eyed Yi En, who looks every bit the fashionable businesswoman with her lob, smoky eyes, and winged liner. Lu Zhun himself is quite the trendsetter; the man pulls off the mullet+ponytail combo with great ease. And don’t get us started on the runway shows—there’s no running out of beauty options here!
The Untamed
This immensely popular drama follows the adventures of two soulmate cultivators whose goal is to solve a series of mysteries in relation to a tragic event in the past. Wei Wuxian (Xiao Zhan), a cultivator of dark arts, is resurrected 16 years after his tragic death. His return links him up with figures from his previous life, one of which is Lan Wangji (Wang Yibo), the second young master of Lan sect and Wei Wuxian’s twin flame. Praised for its strong plot, characters, and elaborate clothing and make-up, The Untamed is definitely a visual feast. The main characters, both attractive young men, are impeccably dressed and styled to fit the time and setting. Though modern alternatives to rice flour powder and pigments from crushed flowers are very much available to us, we can take plenty of cues from their elegant ways.
Legend of Fuyao
Based on the novel Empress Fuyao, this story takes place in the universe of the Five Kingdoms led by the Imperial City of Tianquan. Fuyao (Yang Mi), is an adopted orphan that serves as a slave for the Xuanyuan sect. She later meets and falls in love with the Crown Prince Zhangsun Wuji (Ethan Juan), who is working to settle the unrest in the Five Kingdoms. Together with Fuyao, he is able to subdue the evil forces and bring peace to the land. The stunning Yang Mi is, once again, the star of the show. Throughout the course of the drama, we see a number of beauty transformations from her. From her fresh-faced visuals as an adventuring warrior to her striking, bold looks as the Lotus Princess, there’s a lot to be inspired by.
Here to Heart
This romance drama centers on two ex-lovers: Wen Nuan (Janine Chang) and Zhan Nan-Xian (Hans Zhang). A couple while they were still at school, Nuan abruptly breaks up with Nan-Xian and leaves China for London, where she lived for 7 long years. She returns to China, only to get a job at Shallow Cosmos, Nan-Xian’s tech firm. The pair’s shared history, coupled with their current relationships, quickly make things complicated. A stylish office set-up provides an avenue for everyday beauty looks we can emulate. Nuan’s wavy shoulder-length locks and light make-up evoke casual, easy elegance. On the other hand, Bo Yixin (Jenny Zhang), Nan-Xian’s girlfriend and an up-and-coming actress, is all about edgy sophistication. We love her long fringe and her berry-colored lip!
Go Go Squid!
A massive hit in 2019, Go Go Squid is a cute romcom about an aloof guy and a sweet girl. Tong Nian (Yang Zi), a computer science major and a popular online singer, is the optimistic and cheerful type. She falls in love with Han Shangyan (Gun) at first sight, and takes the initiative to pursue him. A computer genius and e-sports idol, Han Shangyan is single-mindedly focused on his goal to attack the world champion of cybersecurity CTF competitions. Because of this, he hardly pays any attention to girls and isn’t at all interested in dating. Tong Nian always sports a fresh, cute look befitting her bubbly personality and career. She is most often seen with a glossy pink lip and a bob with blunt bangs, which she ties back in a half ponytail—a quick and easy no-frills look—or accessorizes with headbands or cat ear headphones.
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