On Monday, Inklore teased their next series with just three emojis: lipstick, a bar of soap, and a camera.
The manhwa imprint of Random House Worlds announced the print edition of The Makeup Remover. Readers can look forward to a physical version of Lee Yeon‘s webcomic, though Inklore has yet to reveal the release date for the first volume.
The Makeup Remover premiered on Korea’s Naver WEBTOON platform on May 3, 2018, and wrapped up on November 19, 2020, after 129 episodes. The English-translated version launched on September 21, 2020, and concluded on February 24, 2022. This series marks Lee Yeon’s third work, following Miss Guillotine (February 2015) and The Vanishing Twin (November 2016). Her most recent work, Surviving Romance, began in January 2021.
With over 108 million views, the webcomic tackles the toxic beauty standards prevalent in society, particularly for women, while promoting self-confidence and authenticity. While some compare its premise to True Beauty, fans praise The Makeup Remover for its bold and unfiltered critique of the beauty industry, the impactful lessons woven into its narrative, and its ability to challenge and reshape readers’ perceptions of beauty and makeup. Additionally, the series offers detailed insights into various types of makeup and their application, making it appealing to those interested in cosmetics.
WEBTOON describes The Makeup Remover with the following synopsis:
After years of being told to focus on studying, Yeseul feels lost when she starts college and is suddenly expected to pay attention to makeup. When a chance encounter with brilliant makeup artist Yuseong leads to her taking part in a televised makeup competition, Yeseul begins to question the role that makeup and appearance play in society.
The Makeup Remover can also be read digitally on WEBTOON.
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