I found the perfect complexion texture for a glass skin effect and instant rosy cheeks

Mirrored skin inspired by K-beauty is taking over Instagram and TikTok. This famous glass skin effect promises bare, ultra-luminous skin, just warmed with a natural pink on the cheeks.

Good news, this result is not reserved for the pros. Makeup artists use fluid, almost imperceptible textures to create those rosy, wet-glass cheeks. At the heart of the trend, a discreet product: liquid blush.

Liquid blush and glass skin effect: the winning duo

The glass skin spirit is based on a very hydrated base and on formulas that reflect light. Liquid blush mixes with foundation, provides a diffuse glow and gives the illusion of color coming from within.

According to Marie Claire, liquid blush offers a more natural look and provides a glowy effect to the complexion, with superior staying power to powder blush. It is suitable for all skin types and is ideal for dry and mature skin, which it does not mark.

Apply your liquid blush for dewy skin

To avoid the stain effect, everything comes down to quantity and blending. Makeup artist Di Meo sums it up: , explains Di Meo in ELLE.

For its part, Schwarzkopf-Tilbury insists on placement to adapt the result to each face: explains Schwarzkopf-Tilbury. Result, cheeks appear rosy, melted and luminous, without demarcation.

Which liquid blushes to choose for the glass skin effect

On the product side, Huda Beauty Blush Filter focuses on a light texture, modular pigments and micro-pearls for a diffused glow. Benetint by Benefit, iconic liquid blush for cheeks and lips, colors with a soft and buildable shade with a very natural healthy glow effect.

Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush offers a non-sticky second-skin effect and a long-lasting healthy glow, while NARS Liquid Blush glides onto the skin for a natural glow. To reinforce the glass skin effect, opt for soft pinks or rosy nudes on fair skin, and on warmer pinks or pinkish coral on tanned skin.

Prepare your skin for liquid blush

Moisturize, smooth, then light foundation.

Best tool for liquid blush

Fingers for blending, brush for precision.

Avoiding Liquid Blush Stains

Micro-drop, work quickly, blend towards temples.