Come summer, blush becomes the ultimate beauty must-have and the chief focus of any makeup look. The sunset blush makeup trend that has been all over TikTok and Instagram lately, is no different. The idea is to treat your cheeks to a vibrant, healthy, sunset-like glow — the kind that mimics the radiance of golden hour.
A burst of warm colour reminiscent of the sunset combined with a touch of extravagance are the key ingredients for this summery makeup look. The sunset blush makeup trend has already racked up several million views on TikTok. There is a host of tutorials explaining how to achieve the look, and just as many comments praising its merits. There’s no denying that, this time around, social media users have shown their originality with a beauty look that’s clearly off the beaten track of blush. Gone are the all-too-classic pink shades, replaced by vibrant pops of bold colour that encompass a summer vibe.
While the cosmetics industry has often drawn inspiration from the world of food and drink in recent months, it now seems to be drawing on the riches of nature. The idea behind the sunset-inspired blush trend is simple: Transform your face into a blazing sunset using a blended gradient of red, pink or orange shades, enhanced with a touch of gold highlighter. To achieve this summer look, it’s best to opt for liquid textures, as they will give you the desired radiant effect.
Once all the products have been assembled, simply apply them to the strategic parts of your face. The aim is to create a fading colour gradient that transitions from one shade to another. Starting at the temple, apply the lightest colours – first pink and then red followed by orange. Finally, work your way diagonally down the cheekbones. As for the highlighter, it should be applied above the blush — just below the outer corner of the eye. The final step is to blend each colour, one by one using a brush or a beauty sponge. The result? Lifted, glossy cheeks.
For several months now, blush has been the talk of the TikTok town. Apart from the sunset blush makeup trend, some other TikTok-based trends include douyin blush for a sun-kissed look minus the UV damage, white blush to highlight the cheekbones and sculpt the face, purple blush for a healthy flush, and more recently the L-shape application method for foolproof results. The craze shows that blush is well and truly at the heart of current makeup trends, as one of the most coveted products of the moment. You can take TikTok’s word for it.
This story was published via AFP Relaxnews
(Main image: Hailey Bieber/Instagram. Featured image: Rare Beauty/Instagram)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– What is the sunset blush makeup trend all about?
The idea behind the sunset-inspired blush trend is to transform your face into a blazing sunset using a blended gradient of red, pink or orange shades, enhanced with a touch of gold highlighter.
– How can I recreate the look?
For a step-to-step guide on how to achieve the sunset blush makeup trend, click here.
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