As Summer ends, you can start turning to shimmer blushes [1] to give your cheeks the dewy effect you get from being outside in the summer (but without the sweat). You can find shimmer blushes in gel, creams [2], and powder form — all of which leave you with a natural-looking flush. They contain finely-milled glitter particles that create a reflective highlight. If you're looking to appear sun-kissed all year-round, try one of these formulas, ahead.
Kaja Mochi Pop Bouncy Blush
The only thing you'll love more than the bouncy texture of Kaja Mochi Pop Bouncy Blush [3] ($19) is the soft pop of color it leaves on your cheeks.
Beauty by POPSUGAR Make Me Blush Cheek Color
Swirling a fluffy blush brush against the Beauty by POPSUGAR Make Me Blush Cheek Color [4] ($30) blends together three hues with micro-fine shimmers that create a lit-from-within glow.
Milani Baked Blush
The Milani Baked Blush [5] ($8) will brighten up your complexion with its warm shades and finely milled glitter.
Wander Beauty Beach Balm Lip & Cheek Gel
Use the Wander Beauty Beach Balm Lip & Cheek Gel [6] ($22) anywhere you want a bit of glossy color. It contains shimmer to add luminosity to your skin.
NARS Orgasm Blush
NARS Orgasm Blush [7] ($40) is iconic not only because of its name, but also its peach-pink hue and golden shimmer that gives the skin a natural-looking flush.
Ciaté London Glow-To Illuminating Blush
Ciaté London Glow-To Illuminating Blush [8] ($26) gives skin a sheer wash of color and a reflective highlight.
Sephora Collection Colorful Cheek Ink Gel
Squirt a bit of the semi-transparent Sephora Collection Colorful Cheek Ink Gel [9] ($7, originally $14) onto your fingers before quickly blending into your cheeks for a long-lasting glow. If you'd like a more intense flush, the formula is easily buildable.
Becca Cosmetics Luminous Blush
Becca Cosmetics Luminous Blush [10] ($17) is inspired by the brand's best-selling highlighters, marrying its high-shine finish with a blush hue that melts right onto skin.
COVER FX Monochromatic Blush Duo
By separating the blush color from its shimmery counterpart, the CoverFX Monochromatic Blush Duo [11] ($38) gives you complete control of how radiant you want your flush to be.
Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Blush
The creamy Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Blush [12] ($14) is highly pigmented and buffs onto cheeks to give it a fresh-from-the-cabana glow.