The 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards took place on December 3 and the red carpet was filled with wonderful beauty moments. The makeup looks followed the popular "washed out face and bold lip" trend, as well as the completely natural foundation-centric illusion taking over the runways. As for hair trends, the night was dominated by low ponytails, lose hair, and side-swept waves. Let's take a closer look at MAMA's beauty trends!

The "All Natural" Illusion

The "all natural" beauty look is one of the most coveted appearances this season. Yoon Eun Hye was the prime example of this beauty trend at its best on the red carpet. With the help of light foundation and eyeshadow, it appears as if she's wearing no makeup whatsoever. Her eyebrows are defined with a fine, brown eyebrow pencil and her lips are a very soft pink. Her blush is minimal, which would give her an almost sickly look if it weren't for the natural sheen of the foundation. Going "all natural" on the red carpet is a hot trend that is expanding all over the world. The trick is to find the right shade of foundation and eyeshadow that compliments your skin.

The Strong Lip With Defined Cat-Eye

Bold red lips are huge this holiday season. Some of the biggest names in fashion, from Armani to Yves Saint Laurent, have revealed new makeup collections showcasing hot red lipstick as the main beauty product. Girls' Generation's Tiffany followed the "strong lip with defined cat-eye" makeup trend that has been spreading over magazine pictorials religiously. The look is all about thin black eye-liner and kissable lips, while keeping the rest of the face looking morning fresh and clean. The look is made to appear as if it only has two components, eyes and lips, but in reality a lot of different routines go into creating it. Lashes and shading are two very important steps that complete the look and shouldn't be forgotten.

Naturally Lose Hair With No Visible Primping

Naturally flowing hair was the "it" hairstyle on the red carpet. You had hair naturally resting on shoulders, and a few side-swept looks that still kept the natural curls or waves of the hair. Although not a single strand is out of place, the hair appears as if it has no product and hasn't fallen victim to a curling iron. IU's natural hairstyle was the prime example of this beauty style. The trick to this look lies with the hair products rather than the the professional styling equipment. It's about finding a straightening spray or gel that relaxes your hair rather than stiffens it.

Low, Tight Hair Buns

Although rare, tight, elegant buns made a couple of appearances on the red carpet. Actress Oh Yeon Seo looked absolutely beautiful with her hair styled in a tiny bun. Her hair appeared very shiny, composed and refined. The hair bun look is the polar opposite of the popular natural hairstyle trend. The one thing that is undeniable about the low hair bun is that it is a classic trend that will never go out of style. It has a vintage, polished elegance that makes you appear older and more sophisticated. The trick to a successful bun is to figure out just how low to place it. Believe it or not, height matters and can completely alter your appearance.

So, what was your favorite beauty look from the 2014 MAMA? Which idol took center stage as the ultimate beauty icon? Tell me below!

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