Notorious for switching up styles, Shin Ryujin of ITZY is not only known for her powerful performances but also her versatile looks. In recent album Born To Be, Ryujin served us major girl-crush vibes, fitting ITZY's concept of "breaking the mould". Whether it's her bold hair colours, chic make-up, or casual everyday make-up looks—Ryujin has proven that she is capable of pulling off almost anything. We know you're just as captivated as we are, so here are some of Ryujin's most memorable beauty moments and how you can recreate them yourself.
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Pretty in Pink
The singer's off-stage make-up is natural-like, with a tinge of colour that complements her skin tone. Here, she goes for a soft flush of pink for a youthful vibe.
Glasting Color Gloss 01 Peony Ballet, $16, rom&nd
All Take Mood Like Palette 01 Prestige Pink, $43, Peripera
Blush (Thrill), $57, NARS
Dark and Dangerous
Pink and pastels aren't the only styles Ryujin has tried. During the promotion for the group's single Cheshire, the singer channelled her mysterious persona with a grunge-inspired make-up look and hairstyle. She used a brown-based eyeshadow palette and some coloured contacts to match.
Peaceful Kristin (Blue), $30, Hapa Kristin
Major Brow Defining Pencil (Dark Brown), $37, Patrick Ta
Chromatics4 Eye Sculpt (Hanami Spring), $76, shu uemura
Ink Velvet #23 Nutty Nude, $12, Peripera
Ethereal Beauty
The Boys Like You music video might have been a shift from ITZY's fierce image, but we got to see a softer side of the girls as they effortlessly stunned in angel-inspired outfits and radiance-enhancing make-up. Ryujin flaunted her celestial look with tear-like face gems that glistened.
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Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer (Fuschia Flex), $39, Fenty Beauty
Luxury Eyeshadow Palette (Walk of No Shame), $95, Charlotte Tilbury
Face Gems Sheet, $8, Nolitoy
Royal Flush
ITZY shot a whimsical chess theme for their fifth EP, Checkmate. Aligned with the title, members were portrayed as powerful queens in opulent outfits and accessories. Ryujin blended her elegance with fierceness in a classic make-up look—a flush of pink on the eyes and cheeks refined by a winged liner and coral-pink lip to match. A straight jet-black hairstyle added charisma and confidence.
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Liquid Eyeliner, $35, Anastasia Beverly Hills
Diorsnow Mono Couleur (Rose Montaigne), $56, Dior Beauty
Jel-Fit Tint, $27, AMUSE
Custom Fancy Junk Nails, $184, Lunar Lux Nails
Smoky Eyes
In a collaboration with YouTube channel STUDIO CHOOM, Ryujin partnered up with bandmate Yeji to choreograph a dance cover of Bebe Rexha's Break My Heart Myself. Inspired by twin protagonists from 2018 thriller film Terminal, the pair dressed in matching outfits and make-up. Ryujin dons a sultry smoky eye with a bright red lip. Recreate this with a your favourite eyeshadow palette and vamp it up by lining the eyes and waterline with an eyeliner pencil.
Creamy Obsessions Eyeshadow Palette (Brown), $43, Huda Beauty
Jumbo Eye Pencil (Black Bean), about $12, NYX PROFESSIONAL MAKEUP
M·A·Cximal Silky Matte Lipstick (Ring The Alarm) $38, MAC Cosmetics
Sparkle and Shine
When it comes to eye make-up, our girl loves a good sparkle. Whether, on her eyes or cheeks, the musician is often seen with a dash of shimmer. For a dewy glow like Ryujin's, use liquid rather than powder based make-up like the Positive Light Liquid Luminizer from Rare Beauty. Start off by highlighting your T-zone and cheekbones, then add a touch of liquid glitter like the Milk Bling Shadow from COLORGRAM for that extra shimmer.
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Positive Light Liquid Luminizer (Enchant), $39, Rare Beauty
Milk Bling Shadow 02 Opal Flash, COLORGRAM
Lash Sensational Sky High Mascara 01 Black, $22, Maybelline
Warm Tones
Ryujin's go-to eyeshadows fall in the warmer spectrum which complements a variety of skin tones. Achieve her sun-kissed glow using colours burnt orange, copper and soft brown. Add a natural flush with a peach or coral blush and lipstick. If you want to enhance your features even further, add a subtle shine with any highlighter with golden undertones.
Essential Shadow Palette (Beige Brown), $42, Innisfree
Matte Revolution Lipstick (Sexy Sienna), $55, Charlotte Tilbury