• Fashion
  • Jewels & Watches
  • Beauty
  • BAZAAR Man
  • Life
  • Exclusives
  • BAZAAR TV
  • Fashion
    • Fashion
    • News & Trends
    • Street Style
    • Red Carpet
    • Shopping
    • Accessories
    • Designers
    • Fashion Week
  • Jewels & Watches
    • Jewels & Watches
    • News & Trends
    • Watches
    • Jewellery
  • Beauty
    • Beauty
    • News & Trends
    • Fragrances
    • Hair, Makeup & Nails
    • Skincare
    • Health & Wellness
    • Spas & Salons
  • BAZAAR Man
    • BAZAAR Man
    • Fashion
    • Accessories
    • Grooming
    • Lifestyle
    • Watches
  • Life
    • Life
    • Celebrities
    • Food
    • Travel
    • Culture
    • BAZAAR Art
  • Exclusives
    • Exclusives
    • Magazine
    • BAZAAR Events
    • BAZAAR NewGen Award
    • BAZAAR Art Prize
    • Giveaways
  • BAZAAR Junior
    • Junior
    • News & Trends
    • Fashion
    • Health & Wellness
    • Enrichment
    • Culture
    • Awards
  • BAZAAR NewGen
  • BAZAAR Art
  • BAZAAR TV
  • Subscribe
Subscribe Now!
  • Also available at:
Privacy Menu
  • CONTACT US
  • ADVERTISE WITH US
  • ABOUT US
  • CONDITION OF ACCESS
  • PDPA
  • PRIVACY POLICY
SPH Media

MCI (P) 031/12/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.

  • Fashion
  • Jewels & Watches
  • Beauty
  • BAZAAR Man
  • Life
  • Exclusives
  • BAZAAR TV

Beauty

BAZAAR Spotlight: Meet PONY, The Korean Youtuber And Beauty Superstar

Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Generic selectors
Exact matches only
Search in title
Search in content
Post Type Selectors
Celebrities

BAZAAR Spotlight: Meet PONY, The Korean Youtuber And Beauty Superstar

Not only is this makeup mogul gorgeous, her skills are unbeatable

May 12, 2017

In the third installment of our BAZAAR Spotlight series, we shine a light on another superstar you need to get your radar on, especially if you are into beauty. Introducing Park Hye-Min, or as the rest of the world knows her, PONY! With an incredible following of 3.6 million on Instagram (@ponysmakeup) and 2.5 million on her Youtube channel, she is a force to be reckoned with in the Korean beauty industry. This girl ain’t playing! At just 25-years-old, Pony didn’t just obtain a substantial amount of fame and influence, even built a beauty empire with her own makeup line called “Pony Effect”.

Needless to say, even if you are a makeup junkie or not, Pony is definitely someone you need to keep your eye on. Here are the 5 things you need to know about Pony:

1. She can transform into anyone with the power of makeup.

If you ever doubted that makeup is an artistry, Pony’s makeup tutorials will convince you easily. Her claim to fame are her “transformation” videos, where she doesn’t just do a makeup inspired by celebrities but literally changes her appearance to look like them. From K-pop idols like Hyuna to Taylor Swift, you would be amazed by her incredible skills. The before and after is pretty startling.

Related article: BAZAAR Spotlight: Meet Nam Joo-Hyuk, The Hottest South Korean Model Turned Actor

2. Pony was also CL’s Makeup Artist.

View this post on Instagram

Ma main GZB @ponysmakeup

A post shared by CL (@chaelincl) on Aug 6, 2015 at 12:12am PDT

Though she isn’t her official makeup artist currently, she toured with K-pop girl group, 2NE1‘s CL for a good portion of 2015 and many fans believe that CL’s signature makeup style currently was inspired by Pony herself. CL’s cult fan following gave Pony’s popularity a major boost, though Pony was by no mean a small-fry when we was appointed as CL’s makeup artist.

3. She isn’t just a regular beauty blogger; she is a published author.

Pony
Photo: Amazon

Though Pony’s blog, first established in 2008, started the ball rolling (coupled with her passion to teach and explain different makeup techniques to the masses), she is not your average beauty blogger who churns out a random post once in a while. Pony has, in fact, published not one but four books – a guide to all things makeup related from trends to techniques. Unfortunately for us, the books are written entirely in Korean. However, beauty lovers all over the world still pick it up for all the beautiful, glossy images of the beauty looks she created and the helpful step by step visuals.

Related article: 15 Gorgeous Korean Models To Follow On Instagram

4. Pony is a makeup mogul at the tender age of 25.

View this post on Instagram

ㅡ D DAY !🔓 파우치와 함께 만나는 포니이펙트 ㅡ WHAT'S IN PONY'S POUCH?

A post shared by PONY EFF⚡️CT (@ponyeffect_official) on Aug 8, 2016 at 7:38pm PDT

Thanks to her huge following and makeup skills, launching a cosmetics line seems to be a natural progression for this career woman. In 2015, she launched her own cosmetics line called “Pony Effect” after the success and popularity of her makeup collaborations with global cosmetics company “Memebox”. Not only did Pony Effect launch successfully, there was an avalanche of positive reviews, with products such as her ‘Stay Fit Matte Lip’ liquid lipsticks and foundation cushions doing particularly well. All this, despite a steeper price-range compared to other Korean makeup brands.

5. Pony is a style chameleon. 

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by PONY 포니 (@ponysmakeup)

https://www.instagram.com/p/BGjQDVuSqSa/

To get Pony’s style, you have to confident and be ready to experiment. She isn’t one to shy away from colour, not just in terms of makeup, but also in terms of clothes and hair. Just last year, she was sporting pink hair and then blue-green and now she is back to brunette. Her versatility translates in her styling too. Sometimes she is innocent and demure, sporting a French feminine look with a beret and blazer. Other times, she is the epitome of an Instagram baddie, with graphic eyeliner, matte lips, camo jacket and cap. Coordinating your makeup and clothes this way really creates an entire look.

Pony also plays with hairstyles, both colour-wise and style-wise. But she is usually rocking tousled waves and the occasional half-bun or two on the reg. No matter what outfi she decides to throw on, eyeliner, lashes and a bold lip is non-negotiable!

Related article: BAZAAR Spotlight: Meet Lee Sung Kyung, The It Model From South Korea

By Hanan Haddad 

https://www.harpersbazaar.com.sg/gallery/pony-makeup-facts/
BAZAAR Spotlight: Meet PONY, The Korean Youtuber And Beauty Superstar
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image

Pony

Photo: @ponysmakeup
Park Hye-Min
image
Photo: @ponysmakeup
  • TAGS:
  • celebrity
  • Korean
  • Korean Celebrity
  • Makeup Artists
  • Park Hye-Min
  • Pony
  • Pony Effect
  • Ponys Makeup
SHARE THIS ON

Trending

Celebrities

Why Did Duchess Meghan Skip King Charles III's Coronation?

Celebrities

All The Details On King Charles III's Coronation Concert

Celebrities

Kim And Khloé Kardashian Threw A Lavish Pre-Met Gala Party

Celebrities

Reese Witherspoon’s Most Iconic Movie Roles

Celebrities

Met Gala 2023: All The Best Twitter Reactions

Celebrities

Dua Lipa Went Punk Rock For Her Own Met Gala After-Party

Celebrities

Met Gala 2023: Irina Shayk And Bradley Cooper Reunite

Celebrities

Royal Coronation: All The Times Princess Kate Has Worn A Tiara Th...

Celebrities

A Fake Met Gala Photo Of Selena Gomez Goes Viral On Social Media

Celebrities

Gwyneth Paltrow Says Ben Affleck Was 'Technically Excellent' In B...

Celebrities

Dua Lipa Keeps The Met Gala Party Going In A Croc-Embossed Little...

Celebrities

Kendall Jenner's Naked Met Gala After-Party Look Paid Tribute To ...

BAZAAR TV
Breakfast At Tiffany's With Carrie Wong
Highlights
  • Fashion Finesse Your Fashion Flair With Dior’s Online Boutique La...
  • Jewels & Watches Breakfast At Tiffany's With Carrie Wong
Newsletter Subscribe
Get the latest fashion news, trends, street-style snaps and more from HarpersBAZAAR.com.sg straight to your inbox!

By signing up, you indicate that you have read and agreed with our Privacy Statement
Footer Menu
  • CONTACT US
  • ADVERTISE WITH US
  • ABOUT US
  • CONDITION OF ACCESS
  • PDPA
  • PRIVACY POLICY
?>">
SPH Magazine

MCI (P) 031/12/2022. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No. 202120748H. Copyright © 2023 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.