Beauty

Sun-Flushed Skin Is The Prettiest (& Easiest) Makeup Trend

Written by Shammara Lawrence
redhead wearing sun-kissed peachy makeup
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Get ready to glow with a makeup trend that’s making major waves in the beauty world: Sun-flushed skin. As the name implies, it’s all about achieving a dewy, flushed complexion that looks like you’ve spent the day basking in the sun. The secret to pulling the aesthetic off? A cocktail of brightening skin-care, cream blushes, dewy highlighters, and light-reflecting luminizers.

Ready to try the trend for yourself? Ulta Beauty has you covered with a vast range of skin-care and makeup products that will give you a radiant, lit-from-within finish that looks like you just stepped off the beach. Ahead, eight products we highly recommend adding to your rotation for the perfect sun-kissed glow.

BeautyStat Cosmetics Univeral Vitamin C Skin Refiner
Ulta Beauty
The key to achieving sun-flushed skin starts with your skin-care routine. Prized for its brightening properties, the BeautyStat Universal Vitamin C Skin Refiner smooths and brightens skin while fading dark spots for a glowing complexion. With daily use after cleansing, your skin will look more supple and radiant over time.
$85

Kopari Beauty Sun Shield Soft Glow Daily Face SPF 30
Ulta Beauty
This revolutionary SPF from Kopari not only provides broad-spectrum UVA/UVB protection, but also gives skin the most gorgeous ethereal glow. Lightweight and breathable, it leaves skin smooth and hydrated with a sheer, satin finish. Perfect for all skin types and tones, it’s an excellent option across the board. If you’re going for a “skinimal” look, wear it alone as a sheer base with a radiant touch.
$38
NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation
Ulta Beauty
If you’re looking for a little coverage without sacrificing a glow, you can’t go wrong with NARS Natural Radiant Longwear Foundation. Available in 34 diverse shades, the radiant finish leaves you looking fresh and sun-kissed. Plus, the formula contains skin-nourishing ingredients like raspberry, apple, and watermelon extract to smooth and moisturize your skin.
$50
Makeup Revolution Blush Bomb Cream Blusher in Peach Filter
Ulta Beauty
Add a soft wash of color to your cheeks with this foolproof cream blush by Makeup Revolution. This peachy-pink hue, in particular, gives skin the most gorgeous natural-looking flush — like you just got back from a jog. (Minus the sweat.) Pro tip: Apply a small amount of product on your lips for a pop of color that ties your whole look together.
$9
ULTA Beauty Collection Blush Beam Cream Blush
Ulta Beauty
If you’re looking for a gorgeous cream formula option, this blush is basically a blush and highlighter in one. Infused with nourishing ingredients like jojoba oil, pomegranate seed oil, and vitamin C, it melts into the skin effortlessly, delivering the most natural-looking flush — no running or sunbathing required.
$12
Tarte Shape Tape Glow Wand Vegan Liquid Highlighter
Ulta Beauty
It’s pretty much impossible to get *too* glowy with this look. So go ahead and spot on a little extra shimmer to the tops of your cheekbones with a liquid highlighter like this one from Tarte. It seamlessly brightens skin and imparts a super-natural, candle-lit look — sans any sparkles or glitter.
$30
L’Oréal True Match Lumi Glotion Natural Glow Enhancer
Ulta Beauty
Mix a small amount of this glow enhancer with your moisturizer or foundation to add a subtle luminosity to your skin. The hydrating and lightweight formula will leave you looking dewy and fresh. Apply a dime-sized amount on the high points of your cheekbones for an added glow that will turn heads.
$16
Stila Heaven's Dew Gel Lip Oil in Kitten Komet
Ulta Beauty
Top off your lips with this weightless, shimmery rose-gold oil from Stila. The unique hybrid gel-based formula is ultra-hydrating and super high-shine, without being sticky at all. Another plus? The soft gilded shimmer woven throughout the formula makes lips look extra juicy.
$24