Metro Most Beautiful Korean Actresses: IU And Her Beauty Secrets

She has three skincare products she swears by!

Renee Nuevo

September 15, 2020, 03:30 PM

Korean pop superstar IU has been conquering the entertainment industry since her debut in 2008, at the age of 15. Now 27, this singer-songwriter has also made a name for herself as an actress, with starring roles in You’re the Best, Pretty Man, The Producers, Persona, and, of course, Hotel del Luna.

Born Lee Ji-eun, she was given the stage name IU from the phrase ‘I and you’ to “symbolize the unifying force of music between people.” Since her debut, she’s released a total of four studio albums—Growing Up in 2009, Last Fantasy in 2011, Modern Times in 2013, and Palette in 2017—in addition to nine EPs.

In 2017, she was named the most popular idol and artist among South Koreans, according to a Gallup Korea survey. She has also donated $88,000 to the Green Umbrella Children’s Fund to assist underprivileged children, and has established a scholarship at her high school alma mater, designed to help four graduates from families needing financial aid. This fresh-faced beauty has it all: the looks, the talent, and the heart!

Flip through the gallery below to find out her tips and tricks to looking the way she does!

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She’s a big fan of pink lips and sheer coverage when it comes to her face. “I actually like the color pink,” she said on Get It Beauty. “I use pink a lot on stage to express a bright image.” Her tip for supple, soft-looking lips? Moisturize them before applying any colors. For her face, she opts for a BB cushion with sheer coverage, for that no-makeup effect.

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When it comes to skincare, she has three products she relies on: sunscreen (she doesn’t leave the house without it), toner (she believes that toner does it all, from cleansing, toning, to moisturizing), and facial oil (she’s known to mix her toner with facial oil and lets her skin drink up the moisture for 5 minutes).

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It’s important to have a makeup artist you trust and have a good relationship with, and IU would know! She’s been working with Shin Ae, her makeup artist, for over 8 years now. “She catches what’s best for the person just by looking at one’s face. Also, she’s very good at red lips, and they usually end up with positive feedback,” IU says. “She really has great sense.”

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For her, it’s important to know the basics of skincare, while still receiving treatment from a dermatologist. IU uses the CNP Propolis Energy Ampule which helps maintain firm, healthy, and glowing skin. Recommended by her makeup artist, IU has said that it fits her skin just right, especially since she has sensitive skin.

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