Rebel, Rebel

Ophelia Liu is a rule-breaker. She tells Tatler how she’s redefining glamour, embracing imperfections and expressing what diversity really looks like in the beauty industry today

By Amalissa Hall

“My art is an escape—it doesn’t always come across as pretty,” says Ophelia Liu, regarding her unique approach to artistry in her field. The make-up artist says the looks she creates and photographs on herself often explore “the uglier side of things”. It makes her feel like she’s doing something different, which is important to her. This need for variety is reflected in how she is building her career: in addition to creating looks on herself, she does make-up for clients such as the English National Ballet, and last year she launched a clothing and accessories venture, 18 Levels Of. “People tend to have prejudgements about influencers, and if I can break that perception, I will,” Liu says. “I like doing things that surprise people—I hate being a one-trick pony.”…

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Tatler Hong Kong (Digital) - 1 Issue, April 2022

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