Kai Liu

To be fair, I think we’d walk past most models without makeup, unless their body or outfit is spectacular. There aren’t many who dare to be photographed without makeup—the only model I know of who does so normally is Sachiko, although it may be true of some amateur and art models too.

gunnar,

I am her photographer, webmaster and manager—that’s why I can say with certainty that she doesn’t wear makeup in her shoots (and her photos aren’t touched up in Photoshop either—I’m too lazy for that!).

Anyway, let’s keep this thread on topic—I just wanted to make the point that Kai shouldn’t be dismissed because of how she looks without makeup, as many (quite possibly most) other models wouldn’t look any better.

Here’s a good example of how a high profile Asian fashion model looks without makeup—check out the first comment in this thread:

Former Miss China Du Juan a hit on international catwalks

Perhaps I should do a discussion post on Asian models without makeup?

MaJieMao,

Actually, that’s kind of my point. We should be mindful that most models are both made-up and touched-up in the photos we see.