These Blushes Made It Into Our Summer Hall of Fame

This summer, we’re all about the formulas that bring glow, warmth, and just the right amount of flush. From velvety powders to balmy tints, these blushes are the ones that caught our attention and didn’t let go.

Some of these melt into the skin with almost nothing but fingers. Others are best buffed in with a brush for that diffused pop. But what they all have in common is wearability. You’ll find shimmer, matte, and hybrid textures in the mix, and while we’re not getting into shade specifics, each collection brings something that makes it worth the space in your makeup bag.

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch Blush Trio

Three blushes in one magnetic palette–matte, glow, mix. Layer however you like and create a flush that deserves its own applause. Shop here.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Shine

This pearlescent liquid blush catches the light and melts into skin with a luminous, watercolour-inspired finish that lasts up to 12 hours. It’s available in four wearable shades, it’s the glow that moves with you. Shop here.

Charlotte Tilbury Pinkgasm Beauty Light Wand Highlighter

This cult-favourite cushiony highlighter is the secret to “peachy sunrise” radiance (and tint of blush). It blends like a dream and makes wherever the light hits look sculpted and sun-kissed. Shop here.

Guerlain Terracotta Healthy Glow Powder Blush

Part desert breeze, part afternoon light. This classic powder brings warmth and subtle sculpt as if you just came back from a vacation. Shop here.

Hourglass Ambient™ Lighting Blush

This blush and highlight combo brings so much light onto the face. It’s the perfect inner glow that adds dimension.

ILIA Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint

A true three-in-one, ILIA’s creamy formula blends seamlessly into cheeks, lips, and lids, delivering a wash of colour that’s buildable, breathable, and effortlessly chic. Perfect for on-the-go touch-ups, it’s the kind of product you’ll always want in your bag. Shop here.

Kosas “Blush is Life”

Creamy, cushiony textures with a glow that feels both comforting and modern. You’ll feel like you're blushing from love and sunshine. Shop here.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

Holy pigment. One pump gives serious payoff with a seamless blend-in that just stays. A blush that holds on through heat, dancing, and everything after dark. Shop here.

R.E.M Beauty Hypernova Satin Matte Blush

A soft-focus dream. This buildable powder blush blends effortlessly and wears through your heatwave jaunts without disappearing. Shop here.

Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm

Butter-soft, sustainably chic, and infused with skincare-grade hydration. This balm slips onto cheeks with zero stickiness and maximum “you’ve got that glow”. Shop here.