Collection: Eyeshadows

Yes, Korean eyeshadow formulas are suitable for both sensitive eyes and oily eyelids, given that you choose the right formula. If you have sensitive eyes, look for eyeshadows with gentle, skin-friendly ingredients and buildable pigmentation. For a fully vegan option the Laka Forever6 Eye Palette is one of Malkn's top recommendations. For oily eyelids, opt for long-wearing formulas with oil-absorbing ingredients. Products like the Laka Mono Eyeshadow contain ultra-fine mineral powders, including silica, which help absorb excess sebum. This keeps the eyeshadow looking fresh, reduces creasing, and helps the colour stay in place longer without feeling heavy.

Yes, you can definitely apply Korean eyeshadow with your fingers. In fact, using your fingertips is often the best way to apply shimmer, glitter, or metallic eyeshadows. The warmth of your fingers helps the pigments adhere more closely to the eyelid, creating a smoother application and a more vibrant finish than a brush can achieve. You can find shimmer options among Laka Mono Eyeshadow. 

* Malkn Tip: Matte shades are a bit harder to blend with your fingers; we would suggest using a small brush to achieve the desired look.

While Western eyeshadows focus on high-impact pigmentation to sculpt and define the eyes, Korean eyeshadows are designed for a soft, natural-looking finish. K-Beauty formulas are, in fact, sheer and buildable, offering a watercolour-like wash of colour that blends seamlessly without harsh lines or heavy fallout. Instead of the dense, metallic foils, Korean eyeshadows utilise ultra-fine glitters. This makes palettes, such as cult favourites from Rom&nd and Laka, incredibly beginner-friendly.

Korean makeup is heavily centred around the concept of personal colour, categorising shades into distinct warm and cool undertones. To find your perfect match, look at the natural undertone of your skin. Warm-toned skin looks best in palettes featuring peach, beige, coral, and warm brown shades, which are highly prominent in many Rom&nd collections. If you have cool-toned skin, you will shine in mauve, pink, ash-brown, and lavender tones, which you can find among Laka palettes.

Many Korean eyeshadows are vegan or feature vegan-friendly formulas, but not all Korean makeup brands are fully vegan. At Malkn, our vegan Korean eyeshadow recommendations include the Laka Mono Eyeshadow and the Laka Forever6 Eye Palette. Both are formulated without animal-derived ingredients.