K-beauty has changed our makeup routine. Think about all the Korean makeup trends such as cat eyes, Monolid eyeliner, and powder foundation. More impressive is how K-pop idols have made us try new tricks. Korean beauty gives us a modern twist to our favorite classics: blush. 

Learn how we are getting rid of the pinks and browns in our blush collection and saying hello to an underdog shade: purple blush.

According to Korea TikTok makeup influencer @johnstankazue, purple blush is an excellent addition for people with a yellow undertone because it's a complementary shade to their skin. 

Here are the best tips of K-beauty artists so you can know how to add this shade to your next look. 

Choosing the Right Purple Shade

For TikTok K-beauty influencer @dkpark_makeup, anyone can use any colour they want. So if you love purple and want to use it on your face, do it! However, specific shades enhance different skin tones more. 

Purple is favorable for people with medium and dark skin tones. It's essential to remember that purple is a cold colour that beautifies warm undertones like yellows and reds. 

Suppose you apply K-beauty colour-correcting concealers and primers. In that case, you notice that they contain purple to illuminate lifeless skin tones. 

Here is a quick guideline on how to choose purple shades depending on your skin tone:

• For light to fair skin prefer pale purple and pastel shades
• For medium to tan skin, try mauve and violet tones
• For dark skin, your best options are plum and berry purple colours

Applying Purple Blush

Begin at the corners of your cheekbone. The idea is for the colour to be more intense on the outer part of your face. Apply the purple blush lightly on the apple of your cheeks. 

K-beauty expert @linefriendsofficial recommends applying a dash of blush into the cheeks' hollows. Remember that purple blush isn't for contour but for looking cute and young. 

Use a big powder brush and blend well into the skin. You want to apply less colour and diffuse it with the brush. Don't forget to swipe some blush on your nose bridge as well. 

Turn Your Favourite Purple Lipstick into Blush

If you don't have purple blush, it's possible to use your favourite liquid lipstick. Liquid lipsticks are an excellent option but avoid applying the product straight to your skin. Why? Because these lipsticks are usually matte and could be challenging to blend them on your cheeks.

Fortunately, you can add a little serum to your lipstick, so it's easier to apply it. You only need a liquid lipstick such as Midnight Mauve from ETUDE HOUSE Fixing Tint and a top-quality serum like PURITO Centella Unscented Serum.

Add a bit of purple lipstick and serum and mix well with your fingers or lip brush. Then carefully apply the mixture to your cheeks. Make sure to blend the blush with a brush or beauty sponge. 

3 Best K-Beauty Purple Blushes

Here are three of the best K-beauty purple blushes on the market:

1. VLO2 Blueberry from A'PIEU Juicy-Pang Water Blusher $21

A'PIEU Juicy-Pang Water Blusher is a liquid blusher that is effortlessly blendable. The formula is loaded with pigmentation to add a radiant glow to your cheeks. What we love the most about this light blush is its soft and dewy finish. 

This blush comes in twelve different colours, including our favourite blueberry tone. You must try the Juicy-Pang Water Blusher if you want a "watercolour" effect.

2. Lavender Chiffon Cake from ETUDE HOUSE Lovely Cookie Blusher $19

If you want a flawless, cute look, you must try ETUDE HOUSE Lovely Cookie Blusher. This blush is one of Korea's most affordable and top-quality products. It comes in various shades and provides a flawless matte finish. 

The Lovely Cookie Blusher is a prevalent option among K-pop idols.

3. Blueberry Chip from ROMAND Better Than Cheek $21

The Better Than Cheek blusher is the perfect makeup product to highlight your cheeks naturally. This blusher comes in five different colours, specifically created to help people look flawless and young. 

The blusher contains sweat and sebum absorbing powder, so it's perfect for those with oily and acne-prone skin. Apply it whenever you want to create a natural airbrush effect. 

Finally, remember you can also use an eyeshadow in case you don't have purple blush. You can try the PP513 Popular Lion from ETUDE HOUSE Look At My Eyes New.