The K-Beauty Blushes Earning You Non-Stop Compliments
The K-Beauty Blushes Earning You Non-Stop Compliments
There’s something about a sunkissed flush across the cheeks that just ties a whole makeup look together. Blush is an essential step of the makeup routine to bring life and color to the face. Glowy or matte, bold or neutral, there are endless possibilities to play around with blush and achieve your desired look - don’t even get us started on all the unique formulas and blush placements. Below are our current favorite K-beauty blushes from Romand, ETUDE and more that you need in your makeup bag to unlock your most flushed self; keep scrolling to get started.
No. 1
HOUSE OF HUR - Moist Ampoule Blusher
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - HOUSE OF HUR
Starting the list strong with 2024’s Mid-Year VANA Award winner for best blush: the HOUSE OF HUR Moist Ampoule Blusher. It’s not often you’ll find a blush that looks as good as it feels, but this silky liquid blush actually nourishes the skin with a 50% moisture essence. As the airy texture blends seamlessly into the skin, it keeps it feeling soft and supple while providing a luminous glow without any stickiness. The more layers you apply, the dewier it appears.
No. 2
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Romand
Once you try one shade of the Romand Better Than Cheek blushes, you’re guaranteed to want to collect them all. These dried fruit-inspired powder blushes boast natural hues to achieve a ‘my cheeks but better’ look, formulated with sebum-absorbing powder to prevent shine standing in the way of your glam. Users of all skin tones love how these blushes can be built up or sheered out according to their mood, coupled with their full-day longevity.
No. 3
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Fwee
2 is better than 1, as proven by the Fwee Mellow Dual Blusher. It features an interesting jelly putty texture that blends out into a blurred or glowing finish, depending on the base it’s layered on. Once applied it fixes into place with perfection adhesion, so there’s no need to worry about it fading throughout the day. The extensive shade range lets you choose your perfect shades to complement your personal color and flatter your undertones.
No. 4
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - TPSY
If you find blending liquid blush a challenge, try the TPSY Flush Blush that’s infused with skin-priming ingredients and a berry mix complex to get it melting into your complexion smoothly. Its fog-like blurry finish masks the appearance of pores and skims over skin texture, bringing life and brightness to your MOTD. Go wild with your creativity and use it on any part of the face, including cheeks, eyes and lips.
No. 5
Muzigae Mansion - Fitting Blush
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Muzigae Mansion
First place for the most innovative packaging has to go to the Muzigae Mansion Fitting Blush: its triangular case and swivel component give it a luxurious vibe that elevates your getting ready routine. Packaging aside, the vegan-friendly blush itself is soft and featherlight, containing sebum powder to prevent the skin from becoming greasy over time. An ultra-adhesive technology used in its making ensures it applies clear and clump-free.
No. 6
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - eSpoir
So you want to customize your blush look but have no idea where to start… we recommend the eSpoir Tone Pairing Cheek. 1 palette offers you 3 tonal shades – base, point and neutral shades to be exact – to mix and match as you desire, including sheer jelly and blurring matte formulas to play around with. No matter how many layers you sweep on, the textures mesh well together and never become heavy or cakey.
No. 7
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Kaja
A healthy flush comes easy with the Kaja Dewy Bar in hand. This hydrating multi-stick melts into the lips and cheeks to create an effortlessly dewy look, fortified with Vitamin C and Hyaluronic Acid to moisturize and brighten the skin. Fans love how simple it is to swipe and blend with a brush or fingers, in addition to its travel-friendly size that can be carried around in a gym bag or luggage without any hassle.
No. 8
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - Dasique
Channel your inner soft girl with the Dasique Soft Blur Cheek, the velvety powder blush series offering whimsical pastel hues in a non-chalky, blurring formula. The finely-milled powders create a natural blush on the cheeks, making it appear as though you were blushing from within. Not only does this create a totally fresh and youthful look, it also ensures application is as smooth and can be without any cakiness or clumping.
No. 9
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - NUSE
The NUSE Liquid Care Cheek sets the bar high with its ‘Colorcare’ concept that merges vibrant, made-for-layering color with hydrating care into its formula. Expect a healthy glow as you dab and blend it on, as it’s enriched with brightening Alpha Bisabolol and a moisturizing Cactus Fruit Cochineal complex that calms sensitivity and maintains balanced skin. Delectable shade range, easy blending… what’s not to love?
No. 10
Courtesy of Korean Makeup Brand - ETUDE
Watercolors are the main inspiration behind the ETUDE Heart Pop Blusher, a baked blush formula offering soft pigmentation paired with a natural glowy finish. As it draws light to the face, it enhances your natural flush and highlights your best features for a picture-perfect MOTD. The shade range makes sure every personal color is catered for, whether you look best in a cool lilac tone or prefer warmer hues.
Blush blind or otherwise, you’ll fall head over heels for our best K-beauty blushes! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram and Facebook, as well as keeping an eye on the VANA Blog, so you receive all the latest news, promos and information!
