As a celebration of global-hit K-pop group NCT 127’s growth over the past five years, we’ve put together looks inspired by some of their best stage performances. From their debut single “Firetruck,” to their most recent release “Favorite,” take a look at how these stages became makeup looks.
Like a Stickaa
Name: Ellie
Stage you’ve chosen: NCT 127’s “Sticker” on The Late Late Show with James Corden
What inspired this look? Inspired by Taeyong, this look incorporates simplicity with boldness. With a slit in his eyebrow, I decided to incorporate that into my own look. Throughout the Sticker era, Taeyong had three gems near his eyebrow. To mimic that, I used chunks of glitter.
Products used:
- Pat McGrath Labs: Mothership I: Subliminal
- Milk Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
- YSL Beauty All Hours Foundation
- YSL Beauty All Hours Concealer
- Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Hydrating Longwear Foundation
- Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
- Danessa Myrics Beauty Vision Flush
- NYX Cosmetics On The Rise Volume Liftscara
- Milani Cosmetics Stay Put Brow Color
- Kiss Cosmetics KISS Lash Couture Matte Black
A Dark Night
Name: Chanel
Stage you’ve chosen: NCT 127’s “Favorite (Vampire)” Comeback Stage at MNET
What inspired this look? NCT 127’s Favorite era was full of vampire-esque looks and I wanted to channel that energy with a sultry eye look. Taeyong was the main inspiration with his stage look being a shimmery, smokey eye and inner corner eyeliner. In the “Favorite” music video and this particular stage, he is seen with three gems under his eye, so I made sure to incorporate the face gems as well.
Products used:
- MILK Makeup Hydro Grip Primer
- Fenty Beauty Eaze Drop Blurring Skin Tint
- Fenty Beauty Pro Filt’r Instant Retouch Concealer
- Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush by Selena Gomez in Joy
- Wet n Wild Megaliner
- Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara
- Pat McGrath Labs: Mothership V Bronze Seduction
- Pat McGrath Labs: Blitz Astral Quad: Iconic Illumination
- Colourpop Lippie Pencil in CTRL
If You’re Feeling the Vibe Now
Name: Annie
Stage you’ve chosen: NCT127’s “Fire Truck” on SHOWCHAMPION
What inspired this look? NCT 127 already debuted with eye-catching looks, setting them apart from other debuts of the same year. Though all the members wore dark messy eye makeup at some point for this concept, the punk-ish look worn by Taeyong on this stage and concept pictures caught my attention the most.
Products used:
- Benefit Hello Happy Flawless Brightening Foundation in 2 – Light Warm
- SP Colors Palette SP153
- Essence Soft Precise lip pencil in 05 Legendary
- Ruby Rose Game On Multipurpose Liquid Blush in Push Start
- Eyeshadow Quem Disse Berenice Mate Pretíssima
- Essence Tiny Tip Precise Brow Pen 02
- Ruby Rose Glitter Shine Eyeliner in 02
The Final Round
Name: Kryscy
Stage you’ve chosen: NCT 127’s “The Final Round” + “Punch” on Music Bank
What inspired this look? I love the neon colors and shapes in the background for this stage, they are mesmerizing. I drew colorful squares and red circles to mimic the visuals behind them. The color of my hair was also inspired by the recurring blue color.
Products used:
- Fenty Pro Filt’r Foundation
- L’Oreal Infallible Concealer
- Maybelline Fit Me Powder
- BPerfect X Stacey Marie Carnival Palette
- Gavissi Beauty Water Activated Liners in Skate Date, Bandana, Soda Pop, Mood Ring, Spandex, and Roller Skate
- Glamnetic Ecstasy Xtra Lashes
- NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Frosting Champagne
- MAC Lip Pencil in Chestnut
Want to see more K-pop-inspired looks from our beauty team? Check out these looks inspired by NCT 127’s music videos!
