8 Best Korean Blushes for Every Makeup Look

If one thing is certain, the best Korean blushes are anything but ordinary. Korean makeup is truly singular in its ability to blend skincare-infused formulas, fun textures—and for those prone to shelf appeal—wildly adorable packaging. “Korean brands really excel at fun yet useful textures,” former Allure EIC and K-beauty expert Michelle Lee previously told Vogue. These unique textures range from whipped pudding pots to syrupy liquids and gel blush sticks. Even more, as Lee points out, Korean makeup products are often shockingly affordable. Cost-effective, a sensorial treat to apply, and high-performance color—there’s no reason not to consider adding one to your makeup bag.

Vogue’s Favorite K-Beauty Blushes

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The finish is of intrigue too. While blurred, soft-focus makeup is trending big time in the Western beauty sphere, Seoul makeup aficionados have long been sporting the look. “Korean makeup is all about subtle enhancement and skin-forward radiance,” says Sarah Chung Park, CEO of Landing International. “The look emphasizes sheer, buildable coverage, and a glow from within.” Read on to discover eight Korean blushes to know, from expert picks to viral standouts.

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Best Blurred Blush: Fwee Blurry Pudding Pot

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Why We Love It: Lee names Fwee’s pudding pot as the ultimate example of fun K-beauty texture—imagine a perfectly whipped chocolate mousse, with the bounce of a pudding fresh out of the fridge. That’s exactly what you can expect from this cream blush. The multi-purpose color product provides a smooth, velvety matte flush wherever applied, from cheeks to lips, with highly-pigmented color to boot. A little goes a long way, so start with a dot of product and add more to amp up the intensity.
Editor’s Experience: “If I recall correctly, this was the first ‘blurry blush’ I tried—fitting as the category has Korean origins. Cool texture aside, I’m obsessed with the color payoff here. For those, like me, who aren’t into loading on lots of product in the name of vibrant color, this does the trick with the smallest amount of blush. Despite its pigment, the color blends quickly, so you’re not dabbing and swirling away to buff out harsh lines.” —K.M.
Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer, cocoa seed butter, agave leaf extract
Finish: Blurred
Type: Whipped blush pot
Shades: 35
Size: 0.17 oz.