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Master Aegyo Sal: The Art of Korean Eye Smiles for Radiant Beauty

Written by Dr. Jean-Paul Leva | Aug 6, 2025 9:00:38 AM

Aegyo sal embodies the youthful and friendly charm of Korean beauty standards, emphasizing the plump area beneath the eyes for brighter, livelier expressions. Its popularity among Koreans highlights its significance in Korean beauty culture, where many aspire to achieve this youthful and cheerful appearance. Wondering how to incorporate this trend into your look? This article provides straightforward tips and techniques-minus the fluff-for sculpting your aegyo sal, whether you're choosing makeup or mulling over permanent methods. Get ready to capture the essence of eye smiles that require no grinning at all.

 

  • Aegyo Sal, a South Korean beauty trend focused on accentuating the fat under the eyes, is designed to create a youthful and cheerful appearance that emulates the look of 'eye smiles.' 
  • The makeup technique for creating Aegyo Sal involves using light, shimmering shades and neutral taupe hues for under-eye highlighting and shading, with an emphasis on blending for a natural effect. 
  • Permanent cosmetic options such as fat grafts and fillers offer a long-term solution for achieving the Aegyo Sal look, but come with potential risks like bleeding, infection, and scarring.