25 Amazing Blushes to Create a Natural Dewy Sun-Kissed Blush Look All Year Round

Regardless of the season, you might want to maintain the sun-kissed blush (read as “healthy glow”) you got during summer all year round.   

Tips for achieving the best Sun-Kissed Blush look: 

• The best sun-kissed blush looks are usually achieved with warmer shades that resemble a natural, radiant glow-like tan, such as peach, coral, terracotta, and golden pink.
•  For a more sunburnt look, deeper red and warm berry shades can be used. Sun-kissed blushes are versatile and suitable for a range of skin tones. 
• The key is to select the right shade that complements your natural skin color in terms of undertone and melanin in your skin, which we discuss later in this post.
•  There is no limitation on finish, so you can choose between matte, natural, and subtle-shimmer finishes, as long as they warm your complexion and give you a gorgeous sun-touched, healthy glow. 
• Most sun-kissed blushes have a subtle shimmer or sheen that mimics the luminous effect of sunlight on the skin, enhancing the complexion’s radiance and glow. If you have textured skin, you may want to either avoid shimmering blushes or master their placement for a perfect sun-kissed blush look.
• When it comes to coverage, a buildable formula that blends naturally into your skin is preferred, allowing for a sheer wash of color or a more intense application, depending on the desired look.
• A sun-kissed blush look is versatile, and you can achieve healthy-looking skin with just one product. Some sun-kissed blushes can serve as bronzers or highlighters, enhancing their versatility in creating a warm, glowy look.

Top 25 Amazing Blushes to Create a Natural Dewy Sun-Kissed Blush Look All Year Round

Every year, I search for the best sun-kissed blushes. Here are my top 25 blushes to help you achieve that beautiful sun-kissed blush look throughout the year.

RMS

ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush in Sangria ($36, Buy Now)

RMS ReDimension Hydra Powder blush feels and looks like a dream. The hydrating, light-weight, buriti and organic jojoba oils-infused formula layers nicely and adds a subtle, slightly blurring, luminous sheen. My favorite shade is Sangria, golden-spiced ruby rose, as it has enough warmth and rosiness to mimic that blush that you get on your care-free vacation.

This blush from RMS has a clean formula, and comes with refills.

YSL

Make Me Blush in Honeymoon, ($46, Buy Now)

YSL Make Me Blush in Honeymoon, a caramel shimmer shade, is for those who are not afraid to blush. This buildable formula is very pigmented so proceed with caution. It has a satin finish, and hydrating, long-wearing formula. Also, the packaging is absolutely stunning and has a mirror inside. The shade looks absolutely stunning on warm-tone skin tones.

HOURGLASS

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palettes ($74, Buy Now)

Hourglass takes the blush game to the next level by using a Photoluminescent Technology that gives depth and dimension to your cheeks. The powder is extremely lightweight and creamy and contains optically transparent particles that contribute to the multidimensional effect. It also features soft-focus technology that minimizes the look of fine lines and imperfections by filtering out the harsh light.  The Ambient Lighting Blush in Dim Infusion has coral undertones and is an absolute must-have for a glowing sun-kissed blush look. Also available in mini size.

Every year, Hourglass releases its bespoke limited-edition Ambient Lighting face palettes. These palettes come in a pan with 4 or 6 powders and usually include a highlighter, a bronzer, a couple of blushes, and 2 setting powders (in 6-pan palettes). The powders in the palette feature the same photoluminescent technology that ensures that your complexion looks smooth and glowing. These face palettes are designed to give your skin a radiant, sun-kissed blush glow all year round.

In 2026, Hourglass has released Ambient Lighting Edit Flushed Edit Face Palette, a 4-pan palette featuring brand’s bestselling blush shades:Luminous Glow – peach champagne​, Brilliant Nude – a deep amber blush blended with Brilliant Strobe Light for a lustrous glow​, Coral Haze – pink coral​, Mood Exposure – a soft plum blush fused with Mood Light to brighten the complexion​. It is currently available at Selfridges, Harrods and Cult Beauty. From last year’s observations, it may be sold in the US as a Nordstrom exclusive for the upcoming Anniversary Sale for much less. Stay tuned for updates!

Unreal Liquid Blush in Imagine ($36, Buy Now)

This serum-like formula, enriched with Hourglass’s Unreal Lifting Complex, hydrates instantly while lifting and firming the cheeks with a weightless splash of color that lasts all day. The precision dropper allows for customization, from a subtle tint to a bold flush, and this rich terracotta shade is perfect to achieve the sun-burnt look. This hydrating liquid blush, packed with Hyaluronic acid and Upcycled White Lupin Seed Extract, offers buildable color for a natural look that lasts up to 12 hours. This shade looks best on warmer skintones.

CHANTECAILLE

Philanthropy Cheek Shade in Emotions ($42, Buy Now)

These refillable, all-skin tones flattering blushes are embossed with a purpose: each animal embossment represents a conservation it supports. By choosing a shade, you will support a particular cause as the company is donating to charity 5% of the net proceeds of every blush sold. I picked shade Emotions, as I find it to have the right amount of corals and warmth and I love the gold embellishment in the center.

The blushes blend nicely, but after you “break the seal” and start using the blush, the shimmer on the embellishment fades. However thanks to finely milled pigments you still get a glowing veil on your cheeks, without any caky or glittery finish. By the way, this blush is refillable, which is another good thing about this pressed blush in a pebble-shaped compact.

GUERLAIN

Terracotta Light Healthy Glow Bronzer in Light Warm ($53, Buy Now)

The Sun Kissed Blush blog was inspired by Guerlain Terracotta powder back in the days when my cousin and I had an idea to create a beauty blog one day. Terracotta Light bronzers remain one of my favorite products until today. Each palette contains both bronzing and blush shades to help you achieve the sun-kissed effect effortlessly. It comes in 6 shades to enhance any complexion from fair to deep. My personal choice is shade 00 Light Cool. The rose shade has a golden reflect that adds warmth to it.

Recently, Guerlain has reformulated their Terracotta powders, and now they can boast 96% naturally derived ingredients. Another favorite part about these powders is that they are infused with a Guerlain fragrance. If you are sensitive to fragrances you may want to skip on this.

BAREMINERALS

Gen Nude Pressed Powder Blush in Kiss of Pink ($25.00, Buy Now)

Speaking of luminous sun-touched blush, we can’t miss this viral BareMinerals’ Gen Nude Blonzer collection which features 3 sun-kissed shades for blushes combined with bronzers, with all the right undertones, including pink and peach.  For lighter complexions like mine, I’d suggest using the Kiss of Pink shade which is a warm pink blush with a radiant finish. While this shade is said to work across all complexions, I believe people with deeper skin tones would prefer Kiss of Rose instead. The formula is free of talc and features clean ingredients. The blush instantly warms up the complexion adding nice sheer color to your cheeks. The coverage is buildable from sheer to medium, and like with other products from the Gen Nude collection, it is easy to use and hard to overdo.

KOSAS

Blush is Life Baked Talc-Free Dimensional + Brightening Blush in Wavelength, ($29, Buy Now).

This talc-free “Clean at Sephora” powder blush is infused with squalane and hyaluronic acid, providing a healthy flush of color. It features two tonal shades that create a radiant, seamless finish without harsh lines. The formula is pigmented, buildable, long-lasting, and suitable for all skin types. Plus, it’s vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging. I chose shade Wavelength as it creates a perfect canvas by warming up the skin with its warm peach undertones, and I add Heartbeat for a pop of color right under my eye pupils for a youthful sun-kissed look. These two blush shades are super pigmented and will look amazing on deeper complexions as well.

GLOSSIER

Cloud Paint in Beam ($20, Buy Now)

Beam shade might seem a very bright shade when you squeeze it out of the tube for the first time, but don’t let that first impression fool you: once you blend it out, you’ll be surprised to see how it adds a natural soft flush to your skin. Gel-cream formula literally melts in your skin under your fingertips and little goes a long way. This liquid blush yields a soft-focus finish that is perfect for people with textured skin.

RARE BEAUTY

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Joy ($20, Buy Now)

Rare Beauty launched Soft Pinch Liquid Blushes for those who blush unapologetically. If you are not afraid to blush, this is the match made in heaven.
The high-pigment formula lasts all day, and at the same time, is weightless, builds seamlessly, and looks naturally like a second skin. I have several colors in my collection, but the most sun-kissed shade, for me, is Joy – a muted peach shade with a dewy finish and silky texture.

For newbie blushers, I’d recommend using just a dot on each cheek and blending it well with a brush and building from there – after all, maybe you won’t be a newbie anymore.

Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush in Nearly Apricot ($21, Buy Now)

If you are more on the soft-blush side, consider this award-winning cream blush from Rare Beauty. The breakthrough water-resistant formula combines pigments with a non-greasy blend of weightless oils and spherical powders for a natural soft-focus wash of color. This liquid-like cream blush is mistake-proof as it melts on contact and blends seamlessly to a satin finish flush.

The formula won’t cake, crease, or clog pores and the packaging it comes in is adorable. Stay Vulnerable Blush also has a matching Liquid Eyeshadow and Glossy lip balm to complete the look.

MAKEUP BY MARIO

Soft Pop Blush Stick in Soft Coral ($28, Buy Now)

This dual-ended blush stick in Soft Coral is one of the easiest way to get a sun-kissed sheer of color to the cheeks. Mario developed this emollient-infused moisturizing formula to work across all skin types to get a naturally-looking radiance minus an oily feeling. 

I love the buildable coverage, fresh, dewy finish and seamless blending of this blush, and its packaging with a brush on the other end makes it one of my favorite blushes to have with me on the go.

WANDER BEAUTY

On-the-Glow Blush & Illuminator in Coral Rose/Nude ($38, Buy Now)

One of my recent favorites is this On-the-Go blush and highlighter duo from Wander Beauty. It has recently been reformulated (as most of the Wander Beauty products) and now is more “cleaner” than ever. I like the natural nude highlighter and the soft coral shade that I can apply all over my face for a perfect, monochromatic look. In addition to reformulation, Wander Beauty also updated the packaging design.

TOWER28

BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush in Rush Hour ($20, Buy Now)

Tower 28 Beach Please cream blushes are perhaps, the most sun-kissed blush-able collection ever released. These “Clean at Sephora” cream blushes have buildable coverage and blend well in the skin. The formula can be applied with fingers or a brush for more coverage. While all of the shades are gorgeous, – I have at least four “sun-kissed” shades in my collection, I find myself reaching out more to the Happy Hour shade – a sun-kissed coral pink and Rush Hour, a sun-kissed peach shade. Sometimes, I even layer them, using Rush Hour as a base all over my cheeks and bridge of my nose, and Happy Hour as a pop of color on the apples of my cheeks for a natural flush. The best part is you can also apply them to your lips! Needless to say, they stay on all day long!

KEVYN AUCOIN

The Neo Blush in Pink Sand ($38, Buy Now)

If you are looking for the most naturally looking powder blush, definitely consider Kevyn Aucoin Neo blushes. Each blush comes with a gradient of three shades, including shimmering blush, matte blush, and a bronzing blush Pink Sand is my personal favorite. Because of the soft pigment, it is hard to ruin your look with this product. The formula is buildable and blends well into the skin.

PATRICK TA

Major Beauty Headlines – Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush in She’s Blushing? ($40, Buy Now)

This blush duo may look muted in the pan, but looks stunning on on neutral and warm-neutral olive skin tones like mine. The cream blush feels and blends in a wearable rosy mauve balm, and the powder blush is perfect for warming up your complexion without leaning orange for an neutral sunburnt blush look. Pair them together or wear them separately – blusher’s choice!

She’s Blushing is my recent go to, and it looks very nice when applied with a sun-kissed blush technique.

SISLEY

L’Orchidée Highlighter Blush in Coral 3 ($140, Buy Now)

Sisley L’Orchidée Highlighter Blush is the most expensive blusher that I have in my collection, and look how gorgeous she is! This “highlighter blush” features three easily blendable shades that enhance and sculpt at the same time.
The soft, pearly, light-diffusing sparkles bring luxurious radiance to your skin while its micronized pigments and pearls provide an immediate glow.

The formula is also enriched with skin-loving white lily to preserve the comfort and softness of the skin. I love to swirl a brush to pick up and mix all the shades and then apply them to my cheeks in a circular motion.
Although the gold embellishment fades after the first use, it doesn’t affect how the shade looks on your skin.

SIGMA BEAUTY

Powder Blush in Cor De Rosa Blush ($35, Buy Now)

Sigma Beauty’s iconic Powder Blush in Cor-De-Rosa is one of my top favorite true, neutral “sun-kissed” blush shades, described as earthy, flushed neutral matte – a well-balanced sunburnt blush shade with the right amount of warmth and redness. Cor-de-Rosa means “color of the roses” and will help you achieve the most flattering flush on your face. The brand reformulated the formula of the blush according to Sigma Beauty Clean standards. If you want to add more rosiness to your look, definitely check out Sunset Kiss, the second top selling shade at Sigma beauty.

MERIT BEAUTY

Flush Balm Cream Blush in Beverly Hills (28, Buy Now)

If you prefer the balmy tint on your cheeks, consider Flush Balm from Merit Beauty. The formula is super sheer, and balmy, blends super easily, and adds a touch of glowy color to your cheeks. My favorite sun-kissed blush shade is Beverly Hills – a soft peach shade that has enough warmth and color in it. My preferred way of application is swiping the balm on my cheeks and blending the edges. It works perfectly with bare skin or over makeup. This blush was formulated with esthetician Biba de Sousa, it doesn’t clog pores nor contains any acne-causing ingredients. The packaging is super convenient to keep it in your purse.

PAT MCGRATH LABS

Skin Fetish Divine Powder Blush in Nude Venus ($39, Buy Now)

Pat Macgrath Labs is one of the best makeup brands on the market, so when the brand released powder blushes I couldn’t resist trying them out and I was not disappointed. This velvety blush is featherlight, blends like a dream, and hugs your cheeks in a beautiful flush of color without disturbing any layers of makeup or skincare underneath. I like the shade Nude Venus – a peachy pink shade with golden pearl, a very balanced sunkissed blush shade. It adds a healthy glow to my skin without compromising my glowy complexion underneath.

SAIE

Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush in Peachglow ($32, Buy Now)

My recent addition to the blush collection, this cream blush adds a beautiful flush with a glow that melts into your skin. My favorite shade is Peachglow – a shimmering, warm, pinky peach with a warm golden reflect. The clean talc-free formula is packed with moisturizing ingredients such as kukui oil and hyaluronic acids for added skincare benefits. The best part – this silky blush-highlighter hybrid is refillable.

How to Apply Sun-Kissed Blush:

Select the Right Shade

Choose a shade that complements your skin tone. Soft peachy or coral tones work well for fair skin, warm pinks and apricots for medium skin tones, and rich terracotta, deep coral, or warm plum and warm berry shades for deeper skin tones. If your skin has a warmer undertone, lean towards warmer shades. If you have a cool undertone, opt for more balanced, neutral shades.

Application and Placement of Sun Kissed Blush look:

There are various ways to apply blush to achieve a sun-kissed or sunburnt look. The idea is to mimic the natural way the sun would hit your face. I recommend layering blushes, starting with a lighter blush to create a base, and adding more intense color strategically (directly under the pupils for myself) and blending it upwards towards the temples.

Add a bit of blush to the bridge of your nose using the same brush with a light hand, and ensure thorough blending to achieve a naturally rosy complexion without noticeable lines. To marry everything together, apply the remaining of the product also to the highest points of your face. You may also try using the W technique – starting at the hairline above one ear, going down the cheekbone, across the nose, and back up the other cheek, but make sure you choose a buildable, creamy formula that blends out well.

Precise blush application for a perfect sun-kissed blush look based on your face shape

For more precision in the application, consider your face shape for a perfect sun-kissed blush look.

For round faces, it’s best to apply blush in a straight line from your ear toward the center of your face, following the natural contour of your cheekbones. Choosing a matte blush instead of opting for shimmery or pearlescent formulas can enhance the sculpted effect.

For oval faces, apply blush directly on the cheekbones for a gentle, natural look. Consider adding a bit to the apples of your cheeks for a youthful vibe.

For square faces, place light blush lower in a wide “U” shape just beneath the cheekbones, and apply a pop of color directly on the apples of your cheeks, blending outwards towards the temples. This technique softens the strong angles of the face.

If you have a heart-shaped face, apply blush to the upper part of your cheekbones, beginning at the highest point and blending it upwards and outwards in a “C” shape, to soften the forehead and harmonize the chin.

For long faces, apply blush horizontally across your cheeks or toward the apples for a fuller appearance, and refrain from placing it too high to avoid elongating the face.

Lastly, those with diamond-shaped faces should apply blush on the tops of the cheekbones and blend it outward toward the ears for a balanced look.  This application accentuates the natural bone structure of the cheeks without exaggerating it.

For those who prefer a bolder look, layer the blush over the bronzer to add depth and dimension to your complexion.