Your Shortcut to That Off-Duty Sunburnt Blush Look

Remember that effortless, just-back-from-the-beach flush? The one that makes you look like you’ve spent the day lounging in the sun (but with zero UV regrets)? That’s the sunburnt blush trend, and it’s officially the makeup moment of Summer 2025.

Instead of keeping blush neatly on the apples of your cheeks, this look sweeps color across the bridge of your nose and the tops of your cheeks for a playful, sunkissed vibe. Think carefree, post-beach energy — minus the peeling and SPF lecture.

Why Everyone’s Obsessed

Blush placement is having a major comeback. Between Y2K nostalgia and TikTok’s love for soft, lived-in glam, this trend feels both retro and fresh. The result is youthful, warm, and a little bit cheeky — perfect for vacation season or anytime you want to fake that “just got off the plane in Positano” glow.

How to Get the Look with Laura Mercier

Step 1: Smooth Your Canvas

Hydration is key to pulling this off. Start with Laura Mercier Pure Canvas Primer Hydrating to prep and plump your skin, then even out your base with Laura Mercier Real Flawless Foundation.

Step 2: Pick Your Blush Shade

The magic lies in shades that lean coral, pink, or warm red.

Tinted Moisturizer Blush in Southbound (warm coral) or Coastal (rosy pink) gives that believable flush.

Want extra sun-warmed depth? Add Tinted Moisturizer Bronzer on the temples and cheek edges.

Step 3: Apply in the “Sun Zone”

Blend blush high on the cheeks and sweep it across your nose in a soft U-shape. Use fingertips for a natural finish or the Cheek Color Brush for a more diffused, airy vibe.

Step 4: Lock in the Flush

Keep your faux-sun look fresh all day:

Dust a touch of Translucent Loose Setting Powder Ultra-Blur over shine-prone areas.

Mist with Laura Mercier Setting Spray to blur, hydrate, and hold everything in place.

Pro Tips

• Match Your Lips: Pair with Caviar Hydra-Crème Refillable Lipstick in a coral or rosy nude to tie the whole look together.
• Less Is More: The charm of this trend is its soft realism — build blush slowly instead of going all in at once.
• SPF Always: The only thing you should fake is the flush. Keep your skin protected underneath with daily sunscreen.

Final Takeaway

The sunburnt blush look is equal parts playful and polished — giving you that “I just spent the day outside” energy without ever leaving your makeup bag. With Laura Mercier’s skin-loving blushes, bronzers, and setting essentials, you can master the glow while keeping your skin flawless and safe.