Flushed and Blushed in Baby Pink
Your Guide to The Season’s Coolest Hue
The summer has seen a bevy of blush launches, but the starring shade may surprise you. Though it probably is the colour one envisions of when they think of the word ‘blush’, baby pink rarely is the It shade— until now. Delicate and subtly girlish, baby pink provides people of any skin tone with a healthy, supple glow. And since it’s universally flattering, we think it could be a must-have not just for one season.
See your daily makeup through rose-coloured glasses with the blushes everyone is raving about.
Leading the charge is a Gen Z favourite and 2020s trendsetter: Rhode Beauty. Their Pocket Blush in Piggy, known for its creamy, blendable consistency, provides an intensely pigmented, lustrous finish uncustomary of a lightweight formula. Hydrating without feeling heavy, it’s perfect for sunny days.
Want a good old powder made with a modern touch? Try Dior's Backstage Rosy Glow in Pink. This blush is for everyone; formulated with Colour Reviver technology, it interacts with the skin’s pH and moisture levels to create a custom tint that is wholly individual to each user. Though opinions on its color payoff vary, fans swear by it.
If you’ve got sensitive skin and a sensitive soul, this option could be your best bet. Saie’s Dew Blush in Baby is fragrance free, cruelty free, gluten free, and vegan. To Saie, your blush should look more like a natural flush; so, they’ve created a liquid-cream formula with plant-based ingredients such as plant-derived glycerin, licorice root, and elderberry, it hydrates, protects, and brightens. When blended, the Dew Blush leaves you with an effortlessly radiant glow.
Mixing powder and cream could be steps in a coffee recipe; but according to Patrick Ta, this is the secret to a long-wearing, silky finish. The makeup artist’s viral technique layers powder blush over cream blush for a vibrant pop of colour. And luckily for us, he sells both in a pretty package. The Major Headlines duo comes in fourteen shades, including the new and rosy Just Enough . Ta’s tip for a dewy glow: apply the powder first with a fluffy complexion brush, then use your fingertips to layer the cream onto the apples of your cheeks.
For luxury that doesn’t harm, swipe on Westman Atelier’s Blush Stick in Coquette. This multi-purpose cream blush is just peachy enough to give both the cheeks and lips a neutral, yet baby pink-ish look. Its vitamin-rich formula hydrates, firms, and boosts, all while protecting the skin from environmental stressors. Of its many ingredients, however, the most unique may be Kaolin clay, which absorbs excess oil and helps the blush stay on longer. Biomimicry pigment technology allows for formula layering while enhancing pigment.
NARS’ Orgasm, an iconic shade available in multiple formulas, dazzles with a golden shimmer. When layered, it gleams a glowy baby pink.
If you’re looking for a local option, Issy & Co.'s Creme Cheek Blush in Milkshake delivers the ideal cool pink hue.
With so many incredible options to choose from, finding your perfect baby pink blush has never been easier. Embrace the trend and let your cheeks shine with a radiant glow all summer long!
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