What Is Boyfriend Blush? How To Master This Viral Blush Trend

Giorgio Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint

You can use a powder, cream, or liquid blush for boyfriend blush—all of them work well; it’s just a matter of which type of formula you prefer. If you’re someone who tends to gravitate toward liquid blushes, we suggest trying the Luminous Silk Cheek Tint from Giorgio Armani Beauty. The ultra-lightweight formula comes in six buildable, blendable shades that provide a vibrant flush of color that wears for up to 12 hours. Try Bold Pink if you have cool-toned skin, or Rosy Peach to complement a warmer complexion.

IT Cosmetics Glow With Confidence Sun Cream Blush

If you tend to favor warmer, subtler blush over vibrant pink or peachy hues, consider snagging this blush-bronzer hybrid from IT Cosmetics. The lineup includes five natural-looking, sun-kissed shades that blur the line between bronzer and blush, delivering an incredibly natural (and summery!) flush of color. We also love that the formula contains skin-loving ingredients including hyaluronic acid, peptides, and vitamin E—it results in a glowy finish that calls to mind the way skin looks after a long seaside vacation. The shade Sun Blossom is our pick for a fresh-faced, naturally-flushed look.

NYX Professional Makeup Buttermelt Blush

For those who love the ease and versatility of a powder blush, NYX Professional Makeup’s Buttermelt Blush is hard to beat. The pressed powder formula contains mango, almond, and shea butter, and feels velvety on the skin. Plus, it offers up to 12 hours of fade- and transfer-resistant wear. For a natural-looking boyfriend blush look, opt for one of the soft matte shades. We love Butta Together and For The Butta.

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