Pull off TikTok's beloved "sunburnt glow" with these blushers

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Perhaps aided by the rise of Barbiecore and the increasing popularity of the “sunburnt glow” trend for the cheeks, the universally flattering pink blush is making a comeback in the makeup world.

Seeing pink at (clockwise from top left) Elie Saab, Tory Burch, Leonard and Georges Chakra. Credit:Showbit

Seeing pink at (clockwise from top left) Elie Saab, Tory Burch, Leonard and Georges Chakra. Credit:Showbit

On the Spring/Summer 2023 runways, Elie Saab went soft and dreamy by adding a light wash across the cheeks and eyes while Georges Chakra opted for a punchy, saturated flush. Meanwhile, Leonard Paris and Tory Burch made it wearable by highlighting the cheeks with it. Regardless, here are 10 rosy blushes to make your cheeks pop. 

Dior Backstage Rosy Glow in 001 Pink, $66, Dior

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This Dior Backstage blush went viral after Kylie Jenner was supposedly said to have used it. The cool-toned blush is made with the brand’s Color Reviver technology that reacts to the skin’s moisture level to create a customised flush upon application.





Rose Hermes Silky Blush Powder in 32 Rose Pommette, $126, Hermes

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The refillable Hermes blush offers a long-wearing, semi-matte finish that can be built from a light wash to an intense payoff.






Les Tissages de Chanel in 130 Tweed Evanescent, $82, Chanel

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Chanel’s soft and lightweight blush comes in a tweed pattern that’s classic to the French luxury house. The blush offers a sheer wash of colour with a satin, glowy finish.





Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Dollface, $48, Tarte

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Tarte’s blush formula is made with Amazonian clay and mineral pigments that offer 12-hour wear while soothing and softening skin. Vitamin E is also added to help the blush blend seamlessly and provide antioxidative protection.






Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Happy, $38, Rare Beauty

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The liquid blushes from Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is a viral product as it is easy to blend while being pigmented. As such, a little goes a long way and the blush can be applied over powders. The bright pink Happy shade has a radiant finish and is enriched with various nourishing botanical extracts.





Shimmer Duo Blusher in 02 Blushing Pink, $14, Silkygirl

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Silkygirl’s monochromatic blush duos offer both matte and shimmer finishes. The matte shade can be used to drape and sculpt the face with blush while the shimmer shade adds a healthy glow.





Pure Blushed Sunshine Cheek in 013 Nice Pink, $16.90, Peripera

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Blush is often the first to fade away, especially if you have oily skin. The Peripera formula contains sebum-absorbing powders to ensure that the matte blush wears for longer.





Airblush in Doll, $21.59, Sunnies Face

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Sunnies Face’s cream blush contains squalane, vitamin E, seaweed extract and bamboo stem powder to soothe, protect and soften the skin. Dab it across the eyes and lips as well to create a monochromatic look.

This article was originally published in Female.












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