From Jet Black to Bubble Pink—This Blush Adjusts to You

Some beauty trends are all about the finish—dewy vs. matte, sculpted vs. soft. But 2025's most interesting complexion trend is more about chemistry than coverage. Enter: the pH blush.

This buzzy product type has been making waves on TikTok and backstage beauty tables alike. It’s designed to adapt to your skin’s natural pH level, delivering a unique pink tint that’s meant to look like your own natural flush—but better. Think personalised makeup without the guesswork.

Now, Dubai-based brand Barkha Beauty has brought its own take on the trend to the UAE market, and it’s already turning heads. Their Bubble Pink pH Colour Changing Blush comes in an unexpected black balm format that transforms into a soft, custom pink on contact with your skin. The shock factor is real—black to pink?—but it’s not just a gimmick. It’s skincare-driven colour with real payoff.

So, What Is a pH Blush?

Here’s the science in simple terms. pH blushes react to the acidity of your skin—something that slightly varies from person to person—creating a colour shift when applied. This reaction causes the product to shift in tone, usually within the pink spectrum, to mimic the kind of flush you’d naturally get from a workout, a first date, or a brisk walk in the Dubai sun.

Unlike traditional blushes that offer one static shade, pH blushes adapt to the wearer, making them especially popular for those who struggle to find a universally flattering hue. No two applications look exactly the same, which makes the product feel personal, even a little intuitive.

Inside Barkha Beauty’s Take on the Trend

Founded by Indian entrepreneur Barkha Shewakramani, Barkha Beauty has already earned a cult following for its clean, gender-neutral approach to beauty. With the Bubble Pink pH Blush, the brand moves into complexion products—but stays true to its roots: skincare-first formulas, inclusive design, and minimal fuss.

What sets this blush apart is its balm-to-blush texture and its ingredient list, which reads like a skincare routine: Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Coconut and Argan Oils for nourishment, Apple and Arnica Oils to calm, and Shea Butter to seal it all in. It glides on smoothly, blends out effortlessly, and leaves a finish that’s neither too glossy nor too matte—just skin-like, with a natural glow.

And yes, it’s multi-use. You can pat it onto cheeks, dab it on lips, and even swipe it over eyelids for a monochrome, editorial-style tint. The pigment builds beautifully, but the colour always stays soft—never clownish.

The Real Appeal? It’s Foolproof.

This is the kind of product you can apply in the back of a car, on a beach, or five minutes before a Zoom call. No brush needed, no blending drama. Just a creamy tint that appears out of nowhere and somehow looks like it’s been there all along.

In a region like the UAE—where the heat can be unforgiving and heavy makeup doesn’t always hold up—this product makes sense. It’s light, breathable, and won’t cake or clog pores. And because the pigment adjusts to you, you don’t have to worry about undertones or seasonal shade shifts.

Plus, there’s something satisfying—almost nostalgic—about watching the black balm shift shades on your skin. It feels like magic, minus the mess.

Where to Buy

The Bubble Pink pH Colour Changing Blush retails for AED 105, available online at barkhabeauty.com, nysaa.com, and at Nysaa stores across the UAE.