Blush
about Blush.
Korean blush is meant to look like your own flush, only better: sheer, blurred at the edges and built in thin layers. The rom&nd Better Than Cheek comes in soft pastel shades that soften the look of pores under a smooth matte and stay vivid as you layer. The Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher glides on creamy for a natural glow, and the unleashia Dough Dough Waffle Blush melts in for a glazed, glossy cheek.
Choose the finish first. Powders and liquid-to-powder formulas suit oily skin and a soft matte; creams, balms and bouncy doughs suit drier skin and a dewy look; a lip and cheek balm is the quickest way to tie your cheeks to your lips. Whichever finish you choose, the color goes from a barely-there wash to a bright, fresh flush.
questions, answered.
How do I pick a blush shade?
Start with your undertone. Corals, peaches and apricots sit naturally on warm skin, pinks and berries on cool skin, and soft roses on most neutral complexions. The pastel range of the rom&nd Better Than Cheek makes an easy first pick, and deeper skin tones often prefer a more pigmented cream. If you own a lip color you love, choose a blush from the same family.
Which blush is best for oily or dry skin?
For oily skin, the tiptoe Blurry Puree Blush goes on as a liquid and sets to a soft powder that blurs pores, and the Etude House Lovely Cookie Blusher keeps shine off the cheeks. For dry skin, the unleashia Dough Dough Waffle Blush melts in without catching on dry patches, and the milktouch Tone-On Blusher gives a dewy, semi-pearl glow.
Can I use one product on my lips and cheeks?
Yes, and it is the fastest way to a finished face. The moonshot Melting Mood Lip & Cheek is a balm soft enough to blend on the cheek and pigmented enough for the lips, building from a wash to fuller color. The tiptoe Jelly Stick does the same with a glassy shine. Dot a little on each cheek and blend right away with a fingertip.
Where should I put blush for the Korean look?
High on the cheek, blended up toward the temple, gives the soft, lifted flush Korean makeup is known for. Tap on a little, let the first layer settle, then add more only where you want it deeper; thin layers keep the edges blurred instead of drawing a stripe. Powders go over a set base, while creams, balms and liquids blend best over a dewy one.
