If your beauty feeds have been looking a bit softer and dreamier lately, you’re seeing the emergence of the “Misty Rose” makeup trend.
Taking over TikTok and Xiao Hong Shu (Rednote), this romantic style mixes soft rose shades to produce a fresh, ethereal glow that suits all skin tones. Imagine blurred rosy lips, gently flushed cheeks, and a barely-there eyeshadow that exudes sophistication.
Curious? Here’s how you can easily pull off this soft-chic, understated look with the best products from K-beauty.
What is ‘Misty Rose’?
“Misty Rose” is an official Pantone shade that perfectly captures today’s understated beauty trend; a soft, muted dusty rose with a hint of grey and blue. This effortlessly chic, muted cool flatters various complexions, making it universally appealing.
Trending for its dreamy yet modern feel, this versatile shade delivers a natural, approachable elegance. The overall impression? A refined, romantic look that quietly commands attention without overwhelming your natural beauty.
Brows
espoir The Brow Color Fixing Cara #5 Dusty Pink
Pink brow gel is a game-changer, and Espoir has us covered with The Brow Color Fixing Cara in shade Dusty Pink. Coordinate your eyebrows with soft pink makeup, or complement low visual weight features with a soft, rose-washed tint to the brows.
The ultra-thin spoolie coats each hair evenly, creating natural, feathery brows without clumping. Its smudge‑proof, sweat‑resistant formula performs in humid weather for rosy makeup that lasts.
espoir The Brow Color Fixing Cara #5 Dusty Pink retails for S$14.04 (3g) and is available on Olive Young.
Eyeliner
BBIA Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in #03 Rosy Brown and #07 Rose Burn
Incorporate a dazzling soft touch to your eyes with the BBIA Last Auto Gel Eyeliners. These auto-gel pencils deliver precise, smooth application that easily blends before setting for a water- and smudge-proof liner that lasts all day. Ideal for creating soft, rosy definition without harsh lines.
- #03 Rosy Brown: A chocolate brown with a tint of soft rose. Use to draw a blurred wing liner for a warm, romantic look.
- #07 Rose Burn: A muted rose‑brown hue that adds subtle colour and depth to the undereyes for an enlarging appearance.
BBIA Last Auto Gel Eyeliner in #03 Rosy Brown and #07 Rose Burn retail for S$12.15 each (0.3g) and are available on Olive Young.
Eyeshadow
Clio Pro Eye Air Palette in #02 Rose Connect
The cult-status eyeshadow palette in 12 romantic shades. Ranging from matte to shimmer and glitter, the ultra-fine, crease-resistant powder blends like butter and lasts all day in humid weather.
With tones perfect for simple yet soft daily makeup and a glamorous evening look, the Clio Pro Eye Air Palette delivers a vibrant wash of colour that embodies the Misty Rose trend.
Clio Pro Eye Air Palette in #02 Rose Connect retails for S$26.46 and is available on Olive Young.
rom&nd Better Than Palette in #03 Rosebud Garden
A popular palette that fits right in with the trend, this 10‑shade palette from Rom&nd blends warm pastel pinks, soft roses, and rose browns in matte, shimmer, and glitter.
The finely milled formula layers effortlessly and resists creasing, while the versatile colour story lets you build anything from a romantic soft‑glam to rosy smoky eyes.
rom&nd Better Than Palette in #03 Rosebud Garden retails for S$24.41 and is available on Olive Young.
dasique Shadow Palette in #27 Rose Milk Tea
Introduce a soft touch of romance to the eyes with the Dasique Shadow Palette in #27 Rose Milk Tea. Inspired by rose petals and beige milk tea tones, the creamy soft matte and glitter shades blend effortlessly onto the lids.
Its velvety, crease-resistant formula adds buildable, luminous definition without fallout. Reach for this soft and muted palette when your desired look is understated yet sophisticated.
dasique Shadow Palette in #27 Rose Milk Tea retails for S$29.85 and is available on Olive Young.
Lips
Dinto Blur-Jelly Plumping Lip Tint in #774 Nutty Gelée
Dinto Blur-Jelly Plumping Lip Tint in 774 Nutty Gelée brings a warm, muted rose-brown hue that brings a moody, gentle touch of colour and shine to the lips.
Thanks to a triple plumping complex, its jelly-blur texture applies smoothly and delivers a 3D shine. No stickiness, just soft, radiant lips that resemble a blooming rose.
Dinto Blur-Jelly Plumping Lip Tint in #774 Nutty Gelée retails for S$17.96 (3.5g) and is available on Olive Young.
fwee Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot in RS05 Film
The viral Fwee Pudding Pot in the shade RS05 Film offers a cool, muted rose tint that smooths out lines with its creamy “pudding” texture.
Cocoa seed butter and agave extract provide hydration, while the mousse-to-matte finish ensures your lips and skin feel light, smooth, and camera-ready. Apply it to your lips, cheeks and eyelids for an all-over, soft focus rosy look.
fwee Lip & Cheek Blurry Pudding Pot in RS05 Film retails for S$16.66 and is available on Olive Young.
Tonymoly Get It Tint Waterful Butter 18 Rosette Rose
Soft matte and blurry lips have never been easier with the Tonymoly Get It Tint Waterful Butter in 18 Rosette Rose. The lightweight, hydrating formula combines shea butter, ceramides, and hyaluronic acid to ensure your lips stay plush and smooth without feeling dry or sticky.
Its velvety-soft texture glides on easily, delivering buildable colour that’s perfect for a soft, sophisticated rose lip. The long-lasting stain left behind ensures beautiful lips all day.
Tonymoly Get It Tint Waterful Butter in 18 Rosette Rose retails for S$17.28 and is available on Olive Young.
Blush
dasique Blending Mood Cheek in #10 Muted Nuts
Achieve the perfect muted rosy flush with the dasique Blending Mood Cheek in #10 Muted Nuts. This blush quad delivers a blend of warm, muted tones inspired by toasted almonds and caramel pecans.
The soft, silky texture glides on effortlessly, creating a natural flush while smoothing over dryness without patchiness or clogging pores.
dasique Blending Mood Cheek #10 Muted Nuts retails for S$23.02 and is available on Olive Young.
DEAR DAHLIA Petal Drop Liquid Blush in Moody
A cult-favourite liquid blush in Korea, the DEAR DAHLIA Petal Drop Liquid Blush in Moody offers a skin-like, luminous flush with its skincare-first, serum texture.
Enriched with Dahlia flower extract, ceramides, centella, and natural oils, this blush has a hydrating, blendable finish that feels fresh and radiant. Reach for it when you crave a soft, dewy rose blush.
DEAR DAHLIA Petal Drop Liquid Blush in Moody retails for S$27.54 and is available on Olive Young.
