{"id":1544003,"date":"2026-01-23T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1544003"},"modified":"2026-01-23T12:00:00","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T09:00:00","slug":"im-a-makeup-artist-this-k-beauty-blush-is-the-best-ive-tried-in-years","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1544003","title":{"rendered":"I&#8217;m a Makeup Artist\u2014This K-Beauty Blush Is the Best I&#8217;ve Tried in Years"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><main id=\"main_1-0\" class=\"comp main layout-body--continuous-scroll mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\"><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<p id=\"mm-trx-disclosure_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-disclosure\"> If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.\n<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">I&#8217;m a Makeup Artist\u2014This K-Beauty Blush Is the Best I&#8217;ve Tried in Years<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Ashley Rebecca is a NYC-based contributor for Byrdie, where she covers makeup, skincare, and more. She has 20+ years of experience as a makeup artist and has contributed to Byrdie for the past ten years.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Ashley Rebecca<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"A seated woman holding a black cat, smiling at the camera\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2.webp\" title=\"ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A seated woman holding a black cat, smiling at the camera\" title=\"ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nAshley Rebecca\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAshley Rebecca is a NYC-based contributor for Byrdie, where she covers makeup, skincare, and more. She has 20+ years of experience as a makeup artist and has contributed to Byrdie for the past ten years.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 23, 2026 07:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"false\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">About My Skin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">How to Apply<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Results<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Value<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Final Verdict<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Byrdie writer Ashley Rebecca applying and wearing Dear Dahlia liquid blush on her cheek\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Byrdie writer Ashley Rebecca applying and wearing Dear Dahlia liquid blush on her cheek\" title=\"byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>We put the Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Liquid Blush to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flushed cheeks are always in season, yet finding the right blush finish can sometimes take some work. From powder to liquid formulas, there are so many options, and we all want whichever one will provide effortless color without looking streaky or too saturated. In my opinion, liquid blush can be one of the best additions to your makeup routine\u2014that is, when you find the right one. I have fair skin year-round, and I never skip blush when I want a color boost. Being a makeup artist for nearly 23 years, I&#8217;ve tried hundreds of options, yet finding one I personally love has been trickier than I thought.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, I tested Korean makeup brand Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush to see if it could fulfill my liquid blush dreams, analyzing everything from the application process to the finish. <strong>Keep scrolling for my thorough review<\/strong>\u2014spoiler alert: I just saved you hours of time and research.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> About My Skin: I love a healthy flush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wear makeup every single day, and I never go without blush. My skin tone is fair, so I prefer to have the color and the warmth that blush and bronzer bring. Overall, I prefer a natural makeup look that feels fresh but not overdone. Products I use daily include foundation or skin tint, concealer, bronzer, mascara, blush, and a lipstick or gloss.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I tend to gravitate towards cream blush formulas the most, as they apply easily and last throughout the day. I&#8217;ve tried liquid blushes before, but they&#8217;re often far too pigmented for my liking, and I find them to be more difficult to blend and apply because of their heavy saturation and tendency to stain. I was excited to see if Dear Dahlia&#8217;s formula would change the game for me in this category.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$27 at Deardahlia.com<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Apply: Swipe on and blend <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I&#8217;ve over-applied liquid blush in the past, and the color was far too bright and stained my skin. This time, I tested the product on my hand to check the saturation and how it would blend once on my face. After practicing and seeing it was a buildable formula that didn&#8217;t stain, I applied the Dear Dahlia blush in shade Sienna to the apples of my cheeks straight from the doe-foot applicator, then blended it out with a blush brush in an upward motion along my cheekbone. This technique can create a lifting effect: Just follow the natural lift of your face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ll want to apply the blush overtop of your foundation, skin tint, and\/or concealer, or you can also opt to use it on bare skin. Feel free to choose between a brush and clean fingers to blend it out, as well. The formula is so silky and buildable to the level of color you&#8217;re after. It blends so well and doesn&#8217;t streak: You really can&#8217;t mess it up.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once the color has set, you can follow up with any highlighter you&#8217;d like on top, lightly tapping it into your cheeks with the same brush. To intensify the color, you can add a powder blush on top, but that&#8217;s absolutely not mandatory: This formula is also stunning on its own.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Results: Gorgeous color, effortless finish <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When I tell you that this is the silkiest, most beautiful liquid blush formula I&#8217;ve ever tried, I&#8217;m not lying. Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop far exceeded my expectations, from the ease of applying it to the finish. It&#8217;s beyond comfortable to wear, and you can&#8217;t mess up the application process even if you try. There&#8217;s zero streaking or staining, and building up the pigment is easy enough for anyone to do it.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you&#8217;re a makeup novice or have logged years of practice, you don&#8217;t need to overthink blending this blush out, as the product does all the heavy lifting itself. My skin looked flushed and radiant, and the color lasted throughout the day without needing a touch-up. The consistency is more like a lightweight gel that blurs into the skin once blended. As a bonus, the Dahlia variabilis flower extract offers skin-conditioning benefits. I&#8217;ve never tried a liquid blush quite like this, and I don&#8217;t think anything else could compare.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Value: Worth every penny <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This liquid blush is on the pricier end, but when you look at all the benefits and the ease of application, it&#8217;s honestly worth the money. The tube has a generous amount of product, as well, which means the cost per use is fairly low. You don&#8217;t need to spend hours searching for the right liquid blush or spending your hard-earned cash on formulas that will only leave you disappointed: This one checks all the boxes and <em>then<\/em> some.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Verdict: My new favorite liquid blush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My search is over for my ideal liquid blush. I&#8217;ll be wearing this every day for the foreseeable future\u2014that&#8217;s how much I love it\u2014and I think you will, too. With a cushiony gel-like texture and buildable color that&#8217;s as easy as ever, Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush is one of the better products I&#8217;ve tested in the past year. I can&#8217;t wait to continue wearing it and add more shades to my pro makeup kit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to Buy<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Product Reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div id=\"recirc_1-0\" class=\"comp recirc mntl-block\" 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and After Application Of Bobbi Brown Color Correct Under Eye Color Correct Corrector\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr-color-correctors-for-dark-circles-tout-recirc-b7ff6f304d004feaa5f6d28457d99739-5.webp\" title=\"byr-color-correctors-for-dark-circles-tout-recirc-b7ff6f304d004feaa5f6d28457d99739-5\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr-color-correctors-for-dark-circles-tout-recirc-b7ff6f304d004feaa5f6d28457d99739-5.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person Before and After Application Of Bobbi Brown Color Correct Under Eye Color Correct Corrector\" title=\"byr-color-correctors-for-dark-circles-tout-recirc-b7ff6f304d004feaa5f6d28457d99739-5\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">The 8 Best Color Correctors for Dark Circles, Loved By Testers and Approved By Experts<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"card-list__item_16-0\" class=\"comp card-list__item mntl-block \">\n<div class=\"loc card__top\">\n<div class=\"card__media mntl-image card__media universal-image__container\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" alt=\"Best Waterline Eyeliners\" class=\"lazyload card__img universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr-best-waterline-eyeliners-tout-recirc-c26d38af09b043eaa9a8d634c9a5ebc0-1.webp\" title=\"byr-best-waterline-eyeliners-tout-recirc-c26d38af09b043eaa9a8d634c9a5ebc0-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr-best-waterline-eyeliners-tout-recirc-c26d38af09b043eaa9a8d634c9a5ebc0-1.webp\" width=\"300\" height=\"240\" class=\"img--noscript card__img universal-image__image\" alt=\"Best Waterline Eyeliners\" title=\"byr-best-waterline-eyeliners-tout-recirc-c26d38af09b043eaa9a8d634c9a5ebc0-1\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"card__content \"><span class=\"card__title\"><span class=\"card__title-text \">We Tested the 11 Best Waterline Eyeliners\u2014Here Are Our Favorites<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/main><\/p>\n<article id=\"beauty-article--sc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-article--sc beauty-article mntl-article mntl-article--three-column sc-ad-container\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"loc article-header\">\n<div id=\"article-header_1-0\" class=\"comp article-header mntl-block article-top\">\n<p id=\"mm-trx-disclosure_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-disclosure\"> If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation.\n<\/p>\n<h1 id=\"article-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp article-heading mntl-text-block\">I&#8217;m a Makeup Artist\u2014This K-Beauty Blush Is the Best I&#8217;ve Tried in Years<\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-meta_1-0\" class=\"comp article-meta mntl-article-meta mntl-block\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"bylines_1-0\" class=\"comp bylines beauty-bylines mntl-bylines\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__group_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__group mntl-block mntl-bylines__group--author\">\n<div id=\"mntl-bylines__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-bylines__item mntl-attribution__item mntl-attribution__item--has-date\"><span class=\"mntl-attribution__item-descriptor\">By<\/span><\/p>\n<div data-tooltip=\"Ashley Rebecca is a NYC-based contributor for Byrdie, where she covers makeup, skincare, and more. She has 20+ years of experience as a makeup artist and has contributed to Byrdie for the past ten years.\" data-inline-tooltip=\"true\"> Ashley Rebecca<\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip mntl-tooltip mntl-group\">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__top \">\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__image-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" alt=\"A seated woman holding a black cat, smiling at the camera\" class=\"lazyload mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2.webp\" title=\"ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2.webp\" width=\"200\" height=\"200\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-author-tooltip__image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A seated woman holding a black cat, smiling at the camera\" title=\"ashley-rebecca-freelancer-bio-picture-byrdie-formatted-26a213c7f8c24ec390cd93222c1d2d2e-2\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__name_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__name mntl-attribution__item \">\nAshley Rebecca\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-author-tooltip__social-nav beauty-social-nav mntl-social-nav social-nav--tooltip\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<ul class=\"social-nav__list\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--instagram\">\n<li class=\"social-nav__item social-nav__item--x\"><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bio\">\nAshley Rebecca is a NYC-based contributor for Byrdie, where she covers makeup, skincare, and more. She has 20+ years of experience as a makeup artist and has contributed to Byrdie for the past ten years.\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-author-tooltip__bottom\">\nByrdie&#8217;s Editorial Guidelines\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mntl-attribution__item-date\">Published on January 23, 2026 07:00AM<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-left-rail\">\n<div id=\"beauty-sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-sticky-toc mntl-block js-sticky-container sticky-toc__wrapper\">\n<div id=\"sticky-toc_1-0\" class=\"comp sticky-toc mntl-universal-sticky-toc mntl-sticky-toc mntl-block sticky-toc-widget\" data-desktop-bp=\"70em\">\n<div id=\"toc-wrapper_1-0\" class=\"comp toc-wrapper mntl-toc mntl-block\" data-chop-mobile=\"false\" data-offset=\"60\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__inner_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__inner mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading mntl-block js-toc-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc-toggle__btn_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc-toggle__btn mntl-text-block js-mntl-toc-toggle text-label-300\" data-click-tracked=\"true\" data-collapsed-text=\"View All\" data-expanded-text=\"View Less\">View All<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__mobile-toggle_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__mobile-toggle mntl-block js-sticky-toggle\"><span id=\"mntl-toc__heading-text_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__heading-text mntl-text-block\">In This Article<\/span><\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-toc__list_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list mntl-toc__list-heading expert-content text-utility-300\">\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">About My Skin<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">How to Apply<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Results<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Value<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-toc__list-item_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-toc__list-item-heading_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-toc__list-item-heading mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">The Final Verdict<\/span><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Byrdie writer Ashley Rebecca applying and wearing Dear Dahlia liquid blush on her cheek\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Byrdie writer Ashley Rebecca applying and wearing Dear Dahlia liquid blush on her cheek\" title=\"byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>We put the Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Liquid Blush to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flushed cheeks are always in season, yet finding the right blush finish can sometimes take some work. From powder to liquid formulas, there are so many options, and we all want whichever one will provide effortless color without looking streaky or too saturated. In my opinion, liquid blush can be one of the best additions to your makeup routine\u2014that is, when you find the right one. I have fair skin year-round, and I never skip blush when I want a color boost. Being a makeup artist for nearly 23 years, I&#8217;ve tried hundreds of options, yet finding one I personally love has been trickier than I thought.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, I tested Korean makeup brand Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush to see if it could fulfill my liquid blush dreams, analyzing everything from the application process to the finish. <strong>Keep scrolling for my thorough review<\/strong>\u2014spoiler alert: I just saved you hours of time and research.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> About My Skin: I love a healthy flush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wear makeup every single day, and I never go without blush. My skin tone is fair, so I prefer to have the color and the warmth that blush and bronzer bring. Overall, I prefer a natural makeup look that feels fresh but not overdone. Products I use daily include foundation or skin tint, concealer, bronzer, mascara, blush, and a lipstick or gloss.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I tend to gravitate towards cream blush formulas the most, as they apply easily and last throughout the day. I&#8217;ve tried liquid blushes before, but they&#8217;re often far too pigmented for my liking, and I find them to be more difficult to blend and apply because of their heavy saturation and tendency to stain. I was excited to see if Dear Dahlia&#8217;s formula would change the game for me in this category.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$27 at Deardahlia.com<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Apply: Swipe on and blend <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I&#8217;ve over-applied liquid blush in the past, and the color was far too bright and stained my skin. This time, I tested the product on my hand to check the saturation and how it would blend once on my face. After practicing and seeing it was a buildable formula that didn&#8217;t stain, I applied the Dear Dahlia blush in shade Sienna to the apples of my cheeks straight from the doe-foot applicator, then blended it out with a blush brush in an upward motion along my cheekbone. This technique can create a lifting effect: Just follow the natural lift of your face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ll want to apply the blush overtop of your foundation, skin tint, and\/or concealer, or you can also opt to use it on bare skin. Feel free to choose between a brush and clean fingers to blend it out, as well. The formula is so silky and buildable to the level of color you&#8217;re after. It blends so well and doesn&#8217;t streak: You really can&#8217;t mess it up.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once the color has set, you can follow up with any highlighter you&#8217;d like on top, lightly tapping it into your cheeks with the same brush. To intensify the color, you can add a powder blush on top, but that&#8217;s absolutely not mandatory: This formula is also stunning on its own.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Results: Gorgeous color, effortless finish <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When I tell you that this is the silkiest, most beautiful liquid blush formula I&#8217;ve ever tried, I&#8217;m not lying. Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop far exceeded my expectations, from the ease of applying it to the finish. It&#8217;s beyond comfortable to wear, and you can&#8217;t mess up the application process even if you try. There&#8217;s zero streaking or staining, and building up the pigment is easy enough for anyone to do it.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you&#8217;re a makeup novice or have logged years of practice, you don&#8217;t need to overthink blending this blush out, as the product does all the heavy lifting itself. My skin looked flushed and radiant, and the color lasted throughout the day without needing a touch-up. The consistency is more like a lightweight gel that blurs into the skin once blended. As a bonus, the Dahlia variabilis flower extract offers skin-conditioning benefits. I&#8217;ve never tried a liquid blush quite like this, and I don&#8217;t think anything else could compare.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Value: Worth every penny <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This liquid blush is on the pricier end, but when you look at all the benefits and the ease of application, it&#8217;s honestly worth the money. The tube has a generous amount of product, as well, which means the cost per use is fairly low. You don&#8217;t need to spend hours searching for the right liquid blush or spending your hard-earned cash on formulas that will only leave you disappointed: This one checks all the boxes and <em>then<\/em> some.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Verdict: My new favorite liquid blush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My search is over for my ideal liquid blush. I&#8217;ll be wearing this every day for the foreseeable future\u2014that&#8217;s how much I love it\u2014and I think you will, too. With a cushiony gel-like texture and buildable color that&#8217;s as easy as ever, Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush is one of the better products I&#8217;ve tested in the past year. I can&#8217;t wait to continue wearing it and add more shades to my pro makeup kit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"loc article-post-content\">\n<div id=\"beauty-breadcrumbs--chips_1-0\" class=\"comp beauty-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-universal-breadcrumbs--chips mntl-block\">\n<div id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__read-more mntl-text-block text-title-100\">Read more:<\/div>\n<ul id=\"mntl-universal-breadcrumbs_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-breadcrumbs mntl-block text-label-300 breadcrumbs\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">What to Buy<\/span><\/li>\n<li id=\"mntl-breadcrumbs__item_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-breadcrumbs__item mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\">Product Reviews<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"loc article-content\">\n<div id=\"mntl-block_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-block article__body right-rail\">\n<figure id=\"mntl-universal-primary-image_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-universal-primary-image primary-image\" data-tracking-container=\"true\">\n<div class=\"primary-image__media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Byrdie writer Ashley Rebecca applying and wearing Dear Dahlia liquid blush on her cheek\" class=\" primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" title=\"byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"loaded primary-img--noscript primary-image__image mntl-primary-image--blurry\" alt=\"Side-by-side of Byrdie writer Ashley Rebecca applying and wearing Dear Dahlia liquid blush on her cheek\" title=\"byr_leadrecirc-a6e50518f4f244cfaf81667319a47914\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"primary-image__figcap_1-0\" class=\"comp primary-image__figcap mntl-figure-caption figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>We put the Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Liquid Blush to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flushed cheeks are always in season, yet finding the right blush finish can sometimes take some work. From powder to liquid formulas, there are so many options, and we all want whichever one will provide effortless color without looking streaky or too saturated. In my opinion, liquid blush can be one of the best additions to your makeup routine\u2014that is, when you find the right one. I have fair skin year-round, and I never skip blush when I want a color boost. Being a makeup artist for nearly 23 years, I&#8217;ve tried hundreds of options, yet finding one I personally love has been trickier than I thought.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, I tested Korean makeup brand Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush to see if it could fulfill my liquid blush dreams, analyzing everything from the application process to the finish. <strong>Keep scrolling for my thorough review<\/strong>\u2014spoiler alert: I just saved you hours of time and research.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> About My Skin: I love a healthy flush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wear makeup every single day, and I never go without blush. My skin tone is fair, so I prefer to have the color and the warmth that blush and bronzer bring. Overall, I prefer a natural makeup look that feels fresh but not overdone. Products I use daily include foundation or skin tint, concealer, bronzer, mascara, blush, and a lipstick or gloss.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I tend to gravitate towards cream blush formulas the most, as they apply easily and last throughout the day. I&#8217;ve tried liquid blushes before, but they&#8217;re often far too pigmented for my liking, and I find them to be more difficult to blend and apply because of their heavy saturation and tendency to stain. I was excited to see if Dear Dahlia&#8217;s formula would change the game for me in this category.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$27 at Deardahlia.com<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Apply: Swipe on and blend <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I&#8217;ve over-applied liquid blush in the past, and the color was far too bright and stained my skin. This time, I tested the product on my hand to check the saturation and how it would blend once on my face. After practicing and seeing it was a buildable formula that didn&#8217;t stain, I applied the Dear Dahlia blush in shade Sienna to the apples of my cheeks straight from the doe-foot applicator, then blended it out with a blush brush in an upward motion along my cheekbone. This technique can create a lifting effect: Just follow the natural lift of your face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ll want to apply the blush overtop of your foundation, skin tint, and\/or concealer, or you can also opt to use it on bare skin. Feel free to choose between a brush and clean fingers to blend it out, as well. The formula is so silky and buildable to the level of color you&#8217;re after. It blends so well and doesn&#8217;t streak: You really can&#8217;t mess it up.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once the color has set, you can follow up with any highlighter you&#8217;d like on top, lightly tapping it into your cheeks with the same brush. To intensify the color, you can add a powder blush on top, but that&#8217;s absolutely not mandatory: This formula is also stunning on its own.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Results: Gorgeous color, effortless finish <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When I tell you that this is the silkiest, most beautiful liquid blush formula I&#8217;ve ever tried, I&#8217;m not lying. Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop far exceeded my expectations, from the ease of applying it to the finish. It&#8217;s beyond comfortable to wear, and you can&#8217;t mess up the application process even if you try. There&#8217;s zero streaking or staining, and building up the pigment is easy enough for anyone to do it.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you&#8217;re a makeup novice or have logged years of practice, you don&#8217;t need to overthink blending this blush out, as the product does all the heavy lifting itself. My skin looked flushed and radiant, and the color lasted throughout the day without needing a touch-up. The consistency is more like a lightweight gel that blurs into the skin once blended. As a bonus, the Dahlia variabilis flower extract offers skin-conditioning benefits. I&#8217;ve never tried a liquid blush quite like this, and I don&#8217;t think anything else could compare.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Value: Worth every penny <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This liquid blush is on the pricier end, but when you look at all the benefits and the ease of application, it&#8217;s honestly worth the money. The tube has a generous amount of product, as well, which means the cost per use is fairly low. You don&#8217;t need to spend hours searching for the right liquid blush or spending your hard-earned cash on formulas that will only leave you disappointed: This one checks all the boxes and <em>then<\/em> some.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Verdict: My new favorite liquid blush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My search is over for my ideal liquid blush. I&#8217;ll be wearing this every day for the foreseeable future\u2014that&#8217;s how much I love it\u2014and I think you will, too. With a cushiony gel-like texture and buildable color that&#8217;s as easy as ever, Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush is one of the better products I&#8217;ve tested in the past year. I can&#8217;t wait to continue wearing it and add more shades to my pro makeup kit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-page_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-page mntl-block\" data-sc-sticky-offset=\"125\" data-sc-ad-label-height=\"16\" data-sc-ad-track-spacing=\"100\" data-sc-min-track-height=\"250\" data-sc-max-track-height=\"600\" data-sc-breakpoint=\"50em\" data-sc-load-immediate=\"5\" data-sc-content-positions=\"[1, 1250, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1, 1]\" data-bind-scroll-on-start=\"true\">\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"><em>We put the Dear Dahlia Petal Drop Liquid Blush to the test after receiving a complimentary sample from the brand. Keep reading for our full product review.<\/em><\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Flushed cheeks are always in season, yet finding the right blush finish can sometimes take some work. From powder to liquid formulas, there are so many options, and we all want whichever one will provide effortless color without looking streaky or too saturated. In my opinion, liquid blush can be one of the best additions to your makeup routine\u2014that is, when you find the right one. I have fair skin year-round, and I never skip blush when I want a color boost. Being a makeup artist for nearly 23 years, I&#8217;ve tried hundreds of options, yet finding one I personally love has been trickier than I thought.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_5-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Ahead, I tested Korean makeup brand Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush to see if it could fulfill my liquid blush dreams, analyzing everything from the application process to the finish. <strong>Keep scrolling for my thorough review<\/strong>\u2014spoiler alert: I just saved you hours of time and research.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_7-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> About My Skin: I love a healthy flush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_8-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I wear makeup every single day, and I never go without blush. My skin tone is fair, so I prefer to have the color and the warmth that blush and bronzer bring. Overall, I prefer a natural makeup look that feels fresh but not overdone. Products I use daily include foundation or skin tint, concealer, bronzer, mascara, blush, and a lipstick or gloss.\n<\/p>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_10-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I tend to gravitate towards cream blush formulas the most, as they apply easily and last throughout the day. I&#8217;ve tried liquid blushes before, but they&#8217;re often far too pigmented for my liking, and I find them to be more difficult to blend and apply because of their heavy saturation and tendency to stain. I was excited to see if Dear Dahlia&#8217;s formula would change the game for me in this category.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_12-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_1-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A hand holding a cosmetic bottle with a swatch applied to the wrist\" title=\"dsc03907-d571192ad7e540eb91ec8c10e7765a5b\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_1-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div id=\"mntl-sc-block_13-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block mm-trx-sc-block-commerce mntl-block\" data-click-tracked=\"false\" data-use-child-url=\".trx-sc-block-commerce__button\">\n<div id=\"mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce_1-0\" class=\"comp mm-trx-commerce-button-list--commerce mm-trx-commerce-button-list-block mntl-block\"><span class=\"link__wrapper\"><span class=\"button-cta\">$27 at Deardahlia.com<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_15-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> How to Apply: Swipe on and blend <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_16-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> I&#8217;ve over-applied liquid blush in the past, and the color was far too bright and stained my skin. This time, I tested the product on my hand to check the saturation and how it would blend once on my face. After practicing and seeing it was a buildable formula that didn&#8217;t stain, I applied the Dear Dahlia blush in shade Sienna to the apples of my cheeks straight from the doe-foot applicator, then blended it out with a blush brush in an upward motion along my cheekbone. This technique can create a lifting effect: Just follow the natural lift of your face.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_18-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_2-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"A person applying liquid makeup to their cheek with an applicator\" title=\"img_8338-a2dfaf8b14f845cf9fdc9234405a4f5d\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_2-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_19-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> You&#8217;ll want to apply the blush overtop of your foundation, skin tint, and\/or concealer, or you can also opt to use it on bare skin. Feel free to choose between a brush and clean fingers to blend it out, as well. The formula is so silky and buildable to the level of color you&#8217;re after. It blends so well and doesn&#8217;t streak: You really can&#8217;t mess it up.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_21-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-portrait figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_3-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac.webp\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2993\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Person using a makeup brush on their cheek\" title=\"img_8337-8cec42f75d6d4a9791e284343672dbac\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_3-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_22-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Once the color has set, you can follow up with any highlighter you&#8217;d like on top, lightly tapping it into your cheeks with the same brush. To intensify the color, you can add a powder blush on top, but that&#8217;s absolutely not mandatory: This formula is also stunning on its own.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_24-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Results: Gorgeous color, effortless finish <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_25-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> When I tell you that this is the silkiest, most beautiful liquid blush formula I&#8217;ve ever tried, I&#8217;m not lying. Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop far exceeded my expectations, from the ease of applying it to the finish. It&#8217;s beyond comfortable to wear, and you can&#8217;t mess up the application process even if you try. There&#8217;s zero streaking or staining, and building up the pigment is easy enough for anyone to do it.\n<\/p>\n<figure id=\"mntl-sc-block_27-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-image mntl-sc-block-image figure-landscape figure-high-res\">\n<div class=\"figure-media\">\n<div class=\"img-placeholder\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" class=\"lazyload mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" id=\"mntl-sc-block-image_4-0\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc.webp\" width=\"4000\" height=\"3000\" class=\"img--noscript mntl-image mntl-image universal-image__image\" alt=\"Byrdie writer and makeup artist Ashley Rebecca before and after applying Dear Dahlia liquid blush\" title=\"byr_x_leadrecirc-1d3a04c29a654a85a9483a0b006544bc\"><\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption id=\"mntl-figure-caption_4-0\" class=\"comp mntl-figure-caption text-utility-100 figure-article-caption\"><span class=\"figure-article-caption-owner\"><\/p>\n<p>Ashley Rebecca \/ Byrdie<\/p>\n<p><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_28-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> Whether you&#8217;re a makeup novice or have logged years of practice, you don&#8217;t need to overthink blending this blush out, as the product does all the heavy lifting itself. My skin looked flushed and radiant, and the color lasted throughout the day without needing a touch-up. The consistency is more like a lightweight gel that blurs into the skin once blended. As a bonus, the Dahlia variabilis flower extract offers skin-conditioning benefits. I&#8217;ve never tried a liquid blush quite like this, and I don&#8217;t think anything else could compare.\n<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_30-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Value: Worth every penny <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_31-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> This liquid blush is on the pricier end, but when you look at all the benefits and the ease of application, it&#8217;s honestly worth the money. The tube has a generous amount of product, as well, which means the cost per use is fairly low. You don&#8217;t need to spend hours searching for the right liquid blush or spending your hard-earned cash on formulas that will only leave you disappointed: This one checks all the boxes and <em>then<\/em> some.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"mntl-sc-block_33-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-heading mntl-sc-block-heading\"><span class=\"mntl-sc-block-heading__text text-title-300\"> The Final Verdict: My new favorite liquid blush <\/span><\/h2>\n<p id=\"mntl-sc-block_34-0\" class=\"comp mntl-sc-block beauty-sc-block-html mntl-sc-block-html\"> My search is over for my ideal liquid blush. I&#8217;ll be wearing this every day for the foreseeable future\u2014that&#8217;s how much I love it\u2014and I think you will, too. With a cushiony gel-like texture and buildable color that&#8217;s as easy as ever, Dear Dahlia&#8217;s Petal Drop liquid blush is one of the better products I&#8217;ve tested in the past year. I can&#8217;t wait to continue wearing it and add more shades to my pro makeup kit.\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> Source URL: https:\/\/www.byrdie.com\/dear-dahlia-petal-drop-liquid-blush-review-11870664<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. I&#8217;m a Makeup Artist\u2014This K-Beauty Blush Is the Best I&#8217;ve Tried in Years By Ashley Rebecca Ashley Rebecca Ashley Rebecca is a NYC-based contributor for Byrdie, where she covers makeup, skincare, and more. 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