Check out the Creamiest of Korean Blushes

Written by Clémence Rubiella | Published on 04 September 2023 | Makeup

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Dear readers,

Let me re-iterate my absolute love for blushes here. So after talking about some of my absolute favourite powder blushes in another post, it is time to play fair games and to talk about the cream blushes.

Whenever a little extra glossiness is needed in your makeup look (because who doesn't like to look like a glazed doughnut), cream or liquid blushes are there for you, typically, Koreans prefer to add a subtle colour to their cheeks and focus more light (aka glitters) on the eyes, there is also a demand for highly pigmented blushes to create a super youthful and fresh look. So really you will find whatever you like among the many Korean blushes options.

My recommendations for the Best Cream Blush:

1. Best Overall: Amuse Soft Cream Cheek ($12) Runner-Up: Fwee Blusher Mellow ($16)

2. Best Liquid Blush: A'pieu Juicy Pang Blusher ($5)

3. Best Multi-purpose Blush: I'm Unny Melting Blush ($6)

4. Best Cushion Blush: FMGT Moisture Cushion Blusher ($12)

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1. Best Overall: Amuse Soft Cream Cheek

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Awards: PowderRoom 2022

Highlights:

• Great colour payoff

• Long-lasting

• Cute star tip applicator

• Matte and shimmery finish

• Vegan and lightweight formula

What we don’t like:

• Pricey

• Little product quantity

Amazon | $17

YesStyle | $15

StyleKorean | $12

OliveYoung | $23

Amuse created a sheer but buildable blush with the most beautiful natural glow finish. Soft Cream Cheek is, as perhaps you would guess, a cream blush that blends effortlessly into your makeup. There are 4 shades that target a nude colour, with 01 Sprinkles being my absolute favourite. It is the perfect ballerina pink colour with gold shimmers that resemble in a lot of ways the Nars Orgasm Blush. Super lightweight and long-lasting, it is formulated with vita poly peptide to hydrate the skin, which is always a plus. And let's not forget the super duper adorable star applicator that allows for an easy application. Great blush for a sun-kissed glow or even just a natural flush for the day.

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1. Best Blush Runner-Up: Fwee Blusher Mellow

Rating: 4.5 / 5

Awards: Glowpick 2023/2022

Highlights:

• Great colour payoff

• Good colour range

• Long-lasting

• Cute packaging

• Blends easily

What we don’t like:

• Expensive

YesStyle | $16

OliveYoung | $22

I came across this blush when I was looking for a very pigmented cream blush to combine with my all-time favourite Barbie pink powder blush from The Face Shop (Pastel Cushion Blusher in Coral Pink) to minimise the powder pigmentation fading. And when I found the Fwee Blusher Mellow in 03 Hickey Happiness, I just fell in love with it. The pigmentation is just unbelievable, the formula is buildable and it lasts for an entire day without budging. It is a cream blush yet it has a powder-like finish that gives you a vibrant and clear punch of colour to your cheekbones. Love it love it love it.

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2. Best Liquid Blush: A'Pieu Juicy Pang Blusher

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Awards: Glowpick 2023

Highlights:

• Dewy finish

• Blends easily

• Moisturizing

• Non-sticky

• Lightweight formula

What we don’t like:

• Sheer pigmentation

Amazon | $12

YesStyle | $6

Stylevana | $5

There are actually not that many liquid blushes on the Korean market but the Apieu Juicy Pang Blusher is an absolute hit in Korea. Best-seller for years, it is a super affordable blusher that is extremely popular amongst the young crowd in Korea. The formula is very lightweight and blends extremely easily. Furthermore, it contains rose water that helps soften and hydrate the skin. The result will be a natural look with a dewy texture and most importantly, it will not remove your makeup base when you apply it, which is a big plus.

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3. Best Multi-purpose Blush: I'm Unny Melting Blush

Rating: 3.5 / 5

Highlights:

• Travel friendly

• Blends easily

• Pigmented

• Can be used as a lip stain or eyeshadow

• Velvety finish

What we don’t like:

• Not long-lasting

Koinshop | $9

YesStyle | $6

Funny enough, you can only get those little guys online in Korea for some reason, they do not sell them at Olive Young stores. But I recommend them to everyone who just has no time to think about an elaborate look for the day. The I'm Unny Melting Blushes are a multi-purpose cream blush that can be used as a blusher, lipstick, and eyeshadow. Easy, seamless application, dries to a velvety finish, it is so soft and melts like a dream into the cheek. Not too sheer, so a little goes a long way.

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4. Best Cushion Blush: FMGT Moisture Cushion Blusher

Rating: 4 / 5

Highlights:

• Long-lasting

• Moisturizing formula

• Travel friendly

• Pigmented

• Water-colour finish

What we don’t like:

• Limited colour range

YesStyle | $12

Koinshop | $15

The FMGT (previously known as The Face Shop) Moisture Cushion Blusher is the most fun blush to apply. Beyond the adorable round compact which contains a mini mirror, this blush will give your cheeks a soft wash of natural-looking glow. Enriched with berry oil complex, it delivers hydration and rich pigments over the skin that last all day long. It is basically a little moist radiance in a cushion. Great for anyone who loves very slowly makeup looks.

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