16 Must-Try Blush Looks No Matter Your Mood or Undertones

Blush comes in all different shapes and sizes, that’s why we love it so much. Not only are there so many different types of blush in terms of consistency and color but the possibilities for looks are quite endless.

Blush is the ideal product to switch up your day-to-day makeup looks. It’s just as versatile (if not more) that eyeshadow and you can use it to create the most subtle or dramatic of vibes. One of our favorite blush gurus to look towards is makeup artist Patrick Ta, who showcases his signature velvet blush look below.

Whether you’re into the no makeup, makeup look or always chasing that sunkissed glow—we have a little bit of blush inspiration for everyone. Plus, we have some makeup tips you won’t want to miss. Grab your blush brushes and get ready to experiment!

1. Baby Pink Face Frame

We often forget that blush is a multi-use product and not just for our cheeks “I have used blush as a shadow, as a correcting or brightening powder under the eyes to tone as well as a setting powder for creamy lip product in addition to on the cheeks,” says Jessica.

Try this baby pink face framing look, starting with the blush color on your eyelids. You’ll want to work the color onto the apples of your cheeks after, creating a natural frame that lifts the face.

2. Rosy Flushed

Often we use blush to put some color onto our complexions, and make it so we don’t look so washed out but rather have a nice flush to our face. The key to a natural rosy flush is picking a blush that matches your own undertones.

Cool undertones (red or blue hues) or neutral undertones (same color as your skin) do best with a rose or mauve colored blush to achieve this look. Placement is important as you’ll want to start close to your nose and flick the blush out towards the middle of the cheekbone.

3. Sunkissed Glow

The perfect just-had-a-beach-day look is totally in right now. Try blending a peachy shade with light bronzer to achieve glowing skin. People will wonder how (and where!) you got your healthy all-over looking glow from. This is a great look to try with a liquid blush as well, which will make the color seamless and natural.

4. Dewy Sculpt

Katie Jane Hughes is the queen of the dewy sculpted cheek. You’ll want to use a cream blush and a liquid highlighter to get this look. Go in first with a cream blush similar to your skin tone or one that matches your undertones. Then, dab a bit of liquid highlighter on the apples of the cheeks. Our favorite is the Saie Super Glowy Gel.

5. Peachy Freckles

Nothing says summer more than peach shimmer and freckles. We like to blend Benefit Cosmetics Georgia Golden Peach Blush and GALifornia Blush for the perfect peach. Lastly, go in with a little bit of the Freck Beauty Freck OG. Don’t forget to go over your nose!

6. No Makeup, Makeup Blush

The no makeup, makeup look and the ‘clean girl’ aesthetic are inescapable makeup trends when scrolling through TikTok. Lili Reinhart nails this look with the slightest swash of color across her cheeks. The key to this natural-looking flush is skincare - making sure your skin is prepped and hydrated. Then, go in ever so gently with a powder blush. You just need to dust your cheeks with a light shade, using a blush brush is best. Polish the look with brow gel, mascara, a bit of concealer, and lip gloss.

7. Royal Flush

This look displays the true ‘art’ of blush looks. It may seem like a lot of blush is used here but there isn’t! It is just used strategically. Application is key when achieving this kind of natural flush, one wrong move could consider this look at stage makeup and too pigmented.

Start slow when applying blush, dusting the cheeks and bringing below the apple. Try this with a matte blush to get an easy handle on the application technique first.

8. Heatwave

Now this look, is quite the opposite as the one above. We often see this level of cheek pigment in editorial spreads but who says you can’t try it out? As much as beauty trends are showcasing subtle blush looks, they are for bold looks too.

Create a c shape, starting with the apple of the cheek and bringing up into the hairline. You can match the color onto your eyes for a seamless transition.