Summer is finally here and if there’s one thing we can’t get enough of, it’s color. Unless you’ve been buried in the sand so far this beach season, you’ve probably seen sunset blush take over your For You page. This super easy beauty trend has been taking the internet by storm, and we can’t get enough of the natural golden-hour glow these gradient flush looks have.
Featured Experts
- Natalie Dresher is a Miami-based makeup artist
- Jeannia Robinette is a celebrity makeup artist
What Is Sunset Blush?
Trying to capture a sunset might sound intimidating, but the basics of this trend are actually pretty simple.
“This is a huge trend on TikTok right now,” explains celebrity makeup artist Jeannia Robinette. “And I love how creative and colorful it is! All you need is two corresponding shades of blush—I love blending a bright pink with a blush that has more orange tones—and a highlighter.”
Sounds simple enough! Just pick your favorite tones in your favorite powder or cream formula and get blending!
According to Robinette, it’s the combination of lush pink and striking orange that creates the gradient that sunset blush is known for. But it’s the little added pop of highlighter that takes this look to the next level.
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How to Get the Look
“My favorite way to get the sunset blush look is to apply three different variants of blush on my cheek bone in a dot formation,” explains makeup artist Natalie Dresher. “My favorite combo right now is Valentino Liquirosso Soft Matte Liquid Blush & Lipstick ($40) in shades See You Later, Pink is Punk, Catch Me If You Can (currently out of stock) applied from hairline to apples of the cheek in that order.”
You can experiment with placement and place your orangier tones in the apples of your cheeks or near your hairline, depending on how your want your gradient to unfold. Just be careful not to use too much product!
“The gradient of peach toned, to bright pink, to a more muted tone will give the perfect sunset-esque blush,” Dresher says. “The key to making it look super gradient and blended is making sure to use a minimal amount of blush for each dot since liquid blushes (especially this formula!) tend to be very pigmented!”
Sunset Blush Must-Haves
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See You Later, Pink is Punk, and Catch Me If You Can
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