Blushin' Over These Summer Shades

Welcome to your affordable blush starter pack. Blush is having a major moment right now and churning out trends on the daily. With so many looks and blush colors to navigate, it can be dizzying to determine what’s best for you and your lifestyle. Thankfully, it’s summer and that means having fun with trends and trying on several different looks for size–just because. Here’s our guide to the best blush colors for summer that are affordable and trending! 

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 1. Boyfriend Blush 

No, this is not a trend about borrowing your bf’s blush. Boyfriend blush is all about a more relaxed and natural blush vibe that’s all about its placement. That said, some blush colors work better for this trend than others. Think natural pinks and berry tones, or the shades your cheeks turn naturally from a workout session or walk in cold weather. For this look, powder or cream blush both work but be sure to choose a matte formula and colors that don’t pack a lot of shimmer. Placement-wise, aim lower on your cheeks and concentrate the color below the apples of the cheeks.  

Shades to try: Deep Rose, Blushin Berry, Kiss from a Rose 

 2. Glazed Blush 

Remember the glazed donut skin trend made famous by Hailey Bieber? Glazed blush is an extension of that where dewy flushed cheeks are the focus. This look really shines in the summer where skin is naturally a little more glossy and luminous. With this look, nailing the right texture matters more than the blush colors you’re using. You’ll want to use a liquid or cream blush for its maximum gloss potential and pair it with a liquid highlighter to take this look home. Concentrate the blush on the apples of the cheeks and go with a buildable blush that you can customize the intensity with. Then, lightly dust a lightweight powder highlighter over your cheekbones for a gorgeous glazed effect. 

Shades to try: Pinkalicious, Coral Crush, Rosé All Day, Be My Highlight 

3. Sunset Blush 

The colors of a sunset are the ultimate inspo for this trending affordable blush look. Like a classic orange and pink sky, these shades also make for a unique blush combo that’s summer, bottled. Think of this trending blush color combo as an ombré effect. Choose pink and orange powder blushes that complement each other (like warm pink with warm orange or a cooler pink and cooler orange). Use the pink as your anchor color and then add a touch of orangey-peach higher up on the cheek, and blend it all in. You don’t want any harsh line where one color starts or stops.  

Shades to try: Pink Pop, Pretty Peach 

4. Lavender Blush 

There’s a new blush color darling that’s stealing the spotlight from pink. Purple-inspired shades like lavender and lilac offer up the soft pastel vibe but with fresh and modern take. There’s just something so cool about a lilac blush look and it’s a color that works for every skin tone. For a subtle purple blush touch, start with a lilac-meets-pink blush shade and see how that feels. To achieve an ethereal lavender skin effect that’s all the rage right now, go with a highlighter that’s subtly infused with the shade.  

Shades to try: Lovely Lilac, Meta Glow Highlighter