Egen vs. Teto, what do I look for in a celebrity?

2025.07.08

Am I more of a loving Egen or a free-spirited Tetto? From personality to makeup to fashion style, Egen and Teto are polar opposites.

Han Gaiin Tetonyeo
The Teto girl meme without Han Gaines. Photo by Han Gai-in

In an online world where there are dozens of memes every day, one of the keywords to watch out for right now is “egomaniac” and “tomboy”. Egen is derived from the female hormone estrogen, and teto is derived from the male hormone testosterone, referring to a person’s personality and attractiveness based on their hormones. An “Erogen woman” is someone who is emotional and empathetic, while a “Této woman” is someone who is cold and hard. Like a personality type test, it’s fun to define yourself based on your personality, styling, and makeup, and it quickly spread across TikTok, Instagram, and online communities. Of course, like the blood type personality theory, it’s an internet meme based on pseudoscientific play culture. There’s no real connection to hormones, so it’s all in good fun!

🔍One-line usage in shopping conversations

Egen: This one is pink and has a bow, totally my style🩷
Teto: Too much detail, I’d prefer a neutral color with a clean shoulder line.

A woman is performing in a pink costume, her long brown hair flowing in the wind.
NMIX’s SeolYoon is considered an Eugenie. Photo: JYP Entertainment

🍑 🍑Eugenie Makeup Tips – Soften and Revitalize

Egen’s makeup is characterized by a soft, warm and loving mood. The idea is to emphasize the curves of the face and create a cozy look. First, the base makeup is done with a glowy base to emphasize the transparency and clarity. For the eyes, create shadows that emphasize the cheekbones and soften the look. Keep them bright and softly saturated, whether warm or cool tones.

The key to a girl’s makeup is tonal makeup, such as cheeks and lips. Peach-toned blush brings out girlish blood color, and moisturizing tints or glossy lips in coral, rose, and cherry shades emphasize their loveliness. Above all, it’s all about giving off a girlish, princess-like vibe that’s so feminine that the words “human pink” and “human peach” come to mind.

🎀 Fashion Tips for Girls – Playing with Materials and Details

Soft materials such as silk, lace, knitwear, and chiffon define her fashion. Colors include ivory, pink, lavender, apricot, mint, and beige. We recommend shirred dresses, slim-fitting knits, and long skirts with lots of detailing. The romantic core of the look is based on ribbon motifs, delicate pearls and lace, and cute buttons. Long hair with natural waves, a half bun, or a low bun are all lovely options.

Who are your favorite EGGs 👉Espa Winter, Chew, and Park Bo Young

Selfie of a woman with natural makeup, long black hair and red lips.
Han So-hee is a furry charmer who comes to mind when you think of ‘Tetto girl’. Photo via Han So-hee’s Instagram (@xeesoxee)

♣️Teton Girl Makeup Tips – Be Vivid and Unique

Confident, driven, and charismatic, this androgynous woman is an androgynous woman with an androgynous vibe. We recommend a makeup look that emphasizes her effortless and sleek charm. The key is to create an overall clear and assertive look. The skin should be semi-matte or dewy, and the eyes should be highlighted with an eyeliner that extends the corners of the eyes upwards or with smoky shades of shadow.

Unlike the Eggen girl, you can skip the cheeks or just lightly shade them to give them strength. If you have angular, straight or arched eyebrows, we recommend dark brown or ash as a color to avoid looking like a chick. As for the lip color, use a matte texture such as burgundy, brick, or a muted rose for a neutral, cool, and saturated look.

Close-up portrait of a woman with long dark hair, wearing a leather jacket adorned with a sparkling brooch, looking directly at the camera with a neutral expression.
Jenny is known as Teto-nyeo on stage and Egen-nyeo off stage. Photo: OA Entertainment
A female model poses in front of a metallic background, wearing short black and white hair and a uniquely designed outfit.
Natty of Kiora, a Teton girl recognized by her fans. Photo via Natty’s Instagram (@natty_0530)
A person sitting in a car, wearing a black embellished jacket with sleek black pants, resting their head on their hand with an expression of contemplation.
BLACKPINK’s Lisa is also full of tete-a-tete moments. Photo via Lisa’s Instagram (@lalalalisa_m)

⛓️테토녀 Fashion Point – Neutral and Angular Styling

Choose clothes in strong materials like leather, denim, and twill. Emphasize your free-spiritedness with pieces like crop tops, wide-legged pants, and maxi dresses with details like metal, buckles, unbalance, and cutouts. Avoid vivid, saturated colors and stick to black, navy, charcoal, gray, and khaki to give your outfit a “cool” vibe.

Straight lines and minimalism are key to styling a tomboy look. Short haircuts, such as a tousled tresses, short cuts, wet, textured hair, or the all-back “slicked-back” style that’s currently on trend. Add accessories like bold earrings, beaded necklaces, and wide belts to complete the look.

Who else is a Tetto girl 👉 Actress Lee Joo-young, Hollywood stars Zendaya and Kristen Stewart


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