6 makeup products that K-pop idols use – including eyes, cheeks, and lip products!

We’d like to believe that our favourite K-pop idols were born with naturally rosy cheeks, lips that are the perfect bunny-tongue pink shade, and lashes that reach the sky.

But the truth is, their makeup artists are most likely the masterminds behind your favourite celebrities’ flawless appearance. They’re also armed with some of the best makeup products on the market that can withstand every intense K-pop choreography.

Fortunately for us, TikTok star @sarakchey has uncovered some of these holy grails that K-pop idols’ makeup artists swear by. They range from eye, cheek to lip products and we can’t wait to share them with you!

MUAs’ holy grail eye products

Dasique Shadow Palettes

While the Dasique Shadow Palettes are gaining popularity for their stunning glitters, makeup artists actually prefer their matte formula!

The reason for this is that, while the colour payoff on the lids may appear subtle, these matte formulas are excellent for creating a natural eye contour.

The formulas are also very blendable and can be layered to achieve a more vibrant colour on the eyes without looking heavy.

It’s thanks to Dasique Shadow Palettes’ matte formulas, that we’ve been led to believe that these K-pop stars were born with naturally peachy-pink contoured eyelids!

Dasique Shadow Palettes retails for S$38.90 and is available at Guardian and Shopee. A discount is available at the time of writing. Tap in to see the updated price!

NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow in Galapagos

This chocolatey-brown eyeshadow may not stand out from any other products sitting on your vanity, but when every makeup artist is hitting pan on it, you can bet it’s really good.

Makeup artists use Galapagos to set their eyeliner, a step that might seem unnecessary at first glance. But, it’s details like this that distinguish our makeup from those done by the professionals.

As seen in the picture above, the right side of @sarahkchey’s eye makeup appears softer and blends seamlessly with the rest of her eye makeup, whereas the left side, which only has the eyeliner, appears more drawn on and harsh.

We also like that Galapagos contains gold glitters, which add a dazzling touch to the idols’ eye makeup on stage.

NARS Hardwired Eyeshadow in Galapagos retails for S$33 and is available at NARS counters and NARS online.

Too Cool For School Artclass Frottage Stick Eye Shadow Pencil

Twice‘s MUA is well-known for popularising the trend of highlighting the aegyo-sal for a more youthful appearance.

The master of aegyo-sal makeup recommends using Too Cool For School Artclass Frottage Stick Eye Shadow Pencil for a natural highlight.

These adorable pencils blends flawlessly into your delicate under-eye area, working to brighten up your aegyo-sal. They also give the area a natural, volumised look that isn’t overdone, perfect for the fresh idol makeup as seen on TikTok beauty guru @_lilyis!

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Too Cool For School Artclass Frottage Stick Eye Shadow Pencil retails for S$18.36 and is available at Shopee.

MUAs’ holy grail face products

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush

MUAs adore Clinique Cheek Pop Blush for their baked formulas. They apply very smoothly to your skin and have buildable pigment that you can layer without looking overpowering on your cheeks.

It also gives you the appearance of naturally glowing skin and rosy cheeks by leaving a lit-from-within radiance without any glitter or shimmer.

Won Young’s MUA frequently applies Cheek Pop Blush in Ballerina Pink on our favourite It girl, and its milky-pink shade creates the illusion of a fuller cheek, perfectly highlighting Won Young’s youthful charms!

Clinique Cheek Pop Blush retails for S$43 and is available at Sephora.

DIOR Backstage Glow Face Palette

The Dior highlighter is a go-to for many K-idol MUAs, having been used on many popular girl groups such as BlackPink and Red Velvet.

The highlighting shade adds a natural shimmer to your nose bridge and can also be used on the inner corners for a pop of shine.

MUAs also love applying the rose gold shade over the blush to make the idols’ skin look extra dewy and glowy, especially under stage lighting!

DIOR Backstage Glow Face Palette retails for S$80 and is available at DIOR online and Sephora.

MUAs’ holy grail lip products

AOU Glowy Tint Balm

Created by Aespa’s makeup artist, these Glowy Tint Balm have taken Korea by storm and they’re able to transform your lips into the perfect Pinterest-worthy pout!

When used alone, the AOU Glowy Tint Balm gives your lips a lovely pink tint. They also work wonders as toppers over lip tints, enhancing your lips with added moisture and a radiant, dewy finish.

@sarahkchey noted that the AOU Glowy Tint Balm makes your lips look “juicier than most glosses”, and it’s no surprise that the lips of Aespa members bear a striking resemblance to those in the 2D realm, thanks to the stunning effect of these balms!

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AOU Glowy Tint Balm retails for S$37.80 and is available at Shopee. A discount is offered at the time of writing. Tap in to see the updated price!

Featured image credits: @sarahkchey/TikTok