Q: What is the vibe for the makeup in 'HIT's music video?
b&b: 'HIT' is an outstanding song that shows off a splendid and dynamic performance. So we tried to break away from Seventeen's past image of being fresh/clean and tried to live up to the strong and masculine image.
Q: The most important part when doing the makeup for SEVENTEEN members?
b&b: Most of the members focus on eye makeup, but it could also depend on the vibe of the album or the outfits. Sometimes, the mood could be set with a certain shade(colour), or we can also just focus on creating a clean/clear look. In the last 'HIT' promotions, they had a very powerful performance and a lot of fancy/glamorous costumes and elements, so in contrast to that, we kind of laid back on the makeup.
Q: You said that eye makeup is the most important, can you explain how?
b&b: They all have different characteristics. S.Coups loves makeup that really show off colours like red and purple, that's why most of the time we use red tones for his eyes. Seungkwan really suits eyeshadows that have fine pearl particles( t/n: shimmer) rather than matte eyeshadow. In contrast to him, Dino suits matte and smudged khaki brown and orange-brown eyeshadows rather than ones with shimmer. And since he(DN) has monolids, we blend the eye shadow into a gradation to prevent harsh lines when he opens his eyes.
Q: What kind of lip products and lip colour do they use?
b&b: We use lip lacquer that are long lasting and are good for smudging. Using red tones on S.Coups makes his skin look so bright as if a fluorescent light was turned on. DK has a rather darker skin tone so we use dried rose-like colours on him instead. His lips are also quite dry so it's important to use lip balm. In Joshua's case, he has strong and distinct facial features so it would look too much if we also use pigmented colours on him, so he prefers not putting makeup on.
Q: What kind of base do you use?
b&b: Because the choreography is intense, even if they only went on stage once, they're sweating as if they washed their faces when they come down. We make sure to use a base primer for the makeup to last longer and not wear off, and then apply a long-lasting foundation and build it in thin layers.
Q: A member who has a lot of interest in makeup/beauty?
b&b: Seungkwan has a lot of interest in beauty. When he goes to the salon, before putting on makeup, he does stretchings to reduce swelling and also puts on mask packs. If there's a new product, he'll also try it out and would give recommendations. There's a lot to learn from Seventeen's 'Beauty King'.
KR > ENG by kidmingyu @ Twitter
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As of 200308: edited for clarity and choice of wordings since original posting
*May contain inaccuracies, please let me know if there are any mistakes!
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