15 Best Highlighters And Blushers For Different Asian Skin Tones
Whether you're after a subtle sheen or a bold berry pop, these 15 blush and highlighter picks are curated to complement Asian skin tones.
The best highlighters and blushers don’t just add colour, they enhance what’s already there. Whether you’re aiming for a soft, lit-from-within glow or a bold, sculpted flush, it all comes down to choosing the right shade for your skin tone. And for Asian skin tones which can range from fair with cool undertones to deep with golden or olive hues, not every formula hits right. That’s why we’ve done the homework for you. Here, 15 highlighters and blushers that actually show up, blend beautifully, and flatter every kind of Asian complexion.
FOR FAIR SKIN TONES
Go for pearlescent pink- or silver-based highlighters – the light pigments give pale skin just enough radiance without leaving a frosty finish. Pair with a rosy, pink blusher for the cheeks that look naturally flushed and don't look too garish. Pro tip: stay away from highlighters that lean towards the bronzey side because they might just do the opposite of highlighting while appearing as an odd, dark patch on the face.
Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil in Barely Blushing, $62, Sephora
Swipe it on with your fingers for that just-pinched flush, or blend it upward with a brush to fake cheekbones you weren’t born with. The Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush goes on like a second skin, sheer, dewy, and hydrating enough to skip highlighter. Bonus: it’s packed with hyaluronic acid, so your glow comes with a side of skincare.
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Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Stick in 001 Pink, $76, Dior Beauty
The Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Stick is one of those low-effort, high-reward products that does the most while looking like the least. It reacts to your skin’s pH to deliver a flushed shade that’s totally unique to you, especially flattering on fair skin, where the pink tones really pop. The creamy stick melts in like second skin, leaving behind a sheer, dewy glow. Bonus: it moisturises too, so your cheeks stay soft while they’re stealing the show.
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter in Moonstone, $65, Sephora
If you’ve got pale skin and hate chalky highlighters, Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Bio-Radiant Gel-Powder Highlighter is your glow-up in a compact. The gel-powder formula melts in effortlessly, leaving behind a soft-focus sheen that catches the light without screaming for attention. Packed with multidimensional pearls and light-reflecting pigments, it smooths, blurs, and brightens all while feeling like nothing’s there.
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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush in Happy, $44, Sephora
For fair skin tones, Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush in Happy hits that sweet spot between flushed and lit-from-within. It’s laced with subtle shimmer for a natural glow, giving you blush and highlighter in one easy swipe. The texture? Silky, weightless, and blendable enough to build up or dial down depending on your mood.
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Fenty Beauty Diamond Bomb All-Over Diamond Veil in How Many Carats?!, $63, Sephora
Less highlight, more full-blown sparkle, Fenty Beauty’s Diamond Bomb is the stuff of main-character moments. This diamond-dusted highlighter leaves a veil of glimmer that catches the light from every angle. Its jelly-powder texture feels bouncy to the touch, melts into skin like butter, and somehow makes “glitter all over” feel grown.
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FOR MEDIUM SKIN TONES
When it comes to medium skin tones, dusting on champagne-toned highlighters will highlight the golden tones in your complexion beautifully. Throw on a coral blush to further accentuate that sun-kissed glow that'll make you look more awake and fresh.
Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush in Coral Clash, $85, YSL Beauty
YSL Beauty’s Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush in Coral Clash is one of those rare powders that does more than just add colour. Designed with medium, warm skin tones in mind, it delivers a soft coral flush while subtly blurring texture, like a real-life filter you can actually wear. Bonus: it’s waterproof, sweatproof, and made to stick with you through long, hot days without melting off.
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Huda Beauty Blush Filter in Sunset Lychee, $39, Sephora
Huda Beauty’s Blush Filter in Sunset Lychee is the kind of liquid blush that does the most with the least. A few dots of this peachy-coral tint go a long way, especially flattering on medium skin tones with a radiant payoff that looks lit from beneath the surface. It’s blendable, buildable, and melts in like second skin, leaving behind that soft-focus glow you pretend is natural.
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Dior Backstage Glow Face Palette in 002 Glitz, $80, Dior Beauty
Dior Backstage’s Glow Face Palette in 002 Glitz is your shortcut to looking lit, literally. With four gold and warm copper tones designed to flatter medium skin tones, it gives you options: a soft, healthy sheen or full-on editorial glow, depending on how heavy you go. The finish? Pure light, no glitter chunks, just skin that looks expensive.
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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush in Worth, $44, Sephora
Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Matte Bouncy Blush in Worth is a true rose shade that walks the line between soft and sculpted. The texture? A satisfying putty that melts in like a cream but finishes like a powder, complete with a subtle blurring effect that smooths without masking. It’s matte, yes, but never flat and it won’t cling to dry patches, either.
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CLIO Prism Highlighter in 01 Gold Sheer, $34.90, Watsons Singapore
CLIO’s Prism Highlighter in Gold Sheer hits that champagne-sheen sweet spot, light-catching without looking frosty. Its moist, weightless texture melts right in, leaving behind a smooth, radiant glow that doesn’t flake, cake, or sit on top of the skin. The golden undertone makes it especially flattering on medium complexions, where it reads as warmth, not white cast.
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FOR DARKER SKIN TONES
Gold- or bronze-toned highlighters illuminate darker complexions by adding warmth and radiance. Wear with a blusher with a berry or orange undertone for a lit-from-within glow.
Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush in She's Wanted, $62, Sephora
For deeper complexions, a berry-toned blush brings instant depth and Patrick Ta’s Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush in She’s Wanted nails it. The duo includes both cream and powder formulas, so you can wear them solo or layer for a finish that’s rich, dimensional, and totally skin-like. It’s that rare blush that actually shows up and shows out.
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Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick in Glassy Acai, $55, Sephora
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga’s Color Fuse Glassy Blush Balm Stick in Glassy Acai looks as juicy as it sounds. This deep berry shade delivers bold pigment with a dewy, serum-like finish that melts into skin instead of sitting on top. Packed with hydration and a subtle plumping effect, it’s especially flattering on darker skin tones where the rich undertone pops without ever looking ashy.
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Natasha Denona Hy-Blush Cloudy Cream Cheek Duo in Vamped, $61, Sephora
Natasha Denona’s Hy-Blush Cloudy Cream Cheek Duo in Vamped is made for deeper skin tones, with rich pigments that actually show up and stay put. The duo pairs a matte and glow finish so you can customise your look, whether you want soft definition or a full-on radiant flush. The gel-cream texture melts in effortlessly, delivering buildable colour that feels weightless and never chalky.
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Rare Beauty Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in Exhilarate, $44, Sephora
Rare Beauty’s Positive Light Liquid Luminizer in Exhilarate brings serious glow without the glitter. This champagne-gold shade flatters darker skin tones with a radiant, satin finish that catches the light in all the right places. Just tap it onto your cheekbones, brow bones, or wherever you want to shine because dull skin isn’t on the agenda.
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Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light, $92, Sephora
Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Powder in Diffused Light is your skin, but with better lighting built in. This soft-focus finishing powder flatters deeper complexions by subtly brightening without leaving a grey cast. Infused with Hourglass’s Photoluminescent Technology, it blurs, diffuses, and adds that lit-from-within effect even if the lighting IRL isn’t doing you any favours.
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