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Glow Recipe has embraced the rising trend of less full-coverage makeup with its latest release, the Watermelon Glow Dewy Flush. Co-CEO Sarah Lee explains to Vogue that this product emphasizes skin’s natural beauty while allowing it to breathe. The new tint draws inspiration from their popular Hue Drops, which provide a sheer bronzing effect. Co-CEO Christine Chang notes that customers have been creatively blending the Dew Drops with various makeup items—such as foundations and bronzers—to develop lighter, more skin-like formulas. The newly launched blushes aim to maintain skin as the focal point while allowing for customizable color application. “It’s ideal for a quick, natural flush without the need for a mirror, but it can easily integrate into more elaborate makeup routines,” she adds.
The appeal of this blush tint lies in its effortless application—simply pat it onto the skin, and even on the lips and eyelids, for a fresh pop of color. Below is a roundup of the top blush tints for 2025, designed to provide a delicate wash of color.
Best Overall: Benefit Cosmetics Benetint
Benefit Cosmetics
Benetint Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint
Why We Love It: Benefit’s Benetint has become a timeless favorite since its debut in 1976, consistently topping beauty enthusiasts’ lists. This classic stain features a light, watery formula that offers a striking burst of color while still feeling weightless. “It provides a beautiful, glowing finish that lasts all day without feeling heavy,” shares Della. While the original Benetint boasts a rosy hue, there are five additional shades, including Playtint, a delightful pink lemonade, and Gogotint, a vibrant cherry tone.
Key Ingredients: Glycerin Finish: Natural Shades: 6 Size: 0.33 oz / 6 mL
Best Serum: Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Dewy Flush
Glow Recipe
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush
Why We Love It: “It’s more of a flush than a traditional blush,” Lee says of this vibrant new product. “Dewy Flush offers the benefits of a brightening treatment with active ingredients like niacinamide and centella asiatica, clinically proven to enhance skin over time. The addition of jojoba oil-coated pigments provides a natural, healthy glow.” This product feels like a tinted skincare treatment, perfect for those with sensitive skin looking to maintain an even complexion without irritation.
Key Ingredients: 3% niacinamide, jojoba oil-coated pigments, watermelon extract, centella asiatica Finish: Glowy Shades: 2 Size: .4 oz / 12 mL
Best Lightweight: Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush
Why We Love It: Chanel’s Les Beiges blush is remarkably light, consisting of 75% water. Its MicroFluidic Technology uses micro-droplet pigments that burst upon blending, delivering a natural flush. Combined with tamarind seed extract and glycerin, it provides a refreshing feel akin to a face mist. A small amount is sufficient—begin with a pump or two and build up to your desired intensity.
Key Ingredients: Natural tamarind seed extract Finish: Radiant Shades: 5 Size: 0.5 oz
Best Viral: Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek
Why We Love It: Milk Makeup’s Cooling Water Jelly Tints captivated audiences last year with its unique Jell-O-like texture. Though not edible, it provides a striking burst of color with minimal effort. The finish is distinctive—radiant and reminiscent of watercolor, allowing for sheer application or more vibrant color intensity. Each of the six available shades includes nourishing ingredients like vegan collagen, aloe, and seawater for a plump and juicy complexion.
Key Ingredients: Vegan collagen, aloe, seawater Finish: Radiant Shades: 6 Size: 0.17 oz / 5 g
Best Drugstore: Pixi Sheer Cheek Gel
Why We Love It: For those who prefer easy access to their blush tint, Pixi’s offering is a standout choice found in drugstore aisles. This oil-free, lightweight gel combines aloe vera, mica, and sodium PCA to hydrate and illuminate the cheeks. Best applied with fingers, it can be worn alone for a natural look or layered beneath powder for added vibrancy.
Key Ingredients: Aloe vera, mica, sodium PCA Finish: Sheer Shades: 3 Size: 0.45 oz
Best Lip & Cheek Tint: Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint
Why We Love It: The Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint offers both creaminess and long-lasting wear. It blends seamlessly into the skin, creating a soft, velvety finish that is particularly beneficial for those with dry skin. Infused with nourishing ingredients like shea butter, avocado oil, and coconut oil, it can be applied on the cheeks, eyes, and lips for a naturally luminous look all summer long.
Key Ingredients: Avocado oil, shea butter, coconut oil Finish: Velvet Shades: 6 Size: 0.11 oz
Best With SPF: Naked Sundays CabanaGlow SPF50 Blush Serum
Naked Sundays
CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Luminizing Blush Serum
Why We Love It: Finding a blush with SPF is rare, but Naked Sundays introduces its CabanaGlow blush serum, offering SPF 50 sun protection along with a weightless tint. With non-nano mineral UV filters and moisturizing components like hyaluronic acid, this product keeps the complexion hydrated. There’s one pink shade available, along with options for bronzing and highlighting to complete any look.
Key Ingredients: Titanium dioxide 3.3%, zinc oxide 14.9%, hyaluronic acid, rosella extract, pink algae Finish: Radiant Shades: 1 Size: 40 mL
Everything You Need to Know
A blush tint is a lightweight, gel-based or liquid product crafted to impart a natural flush to the cheeks, explains Della. Unlike traditional powder blushes, tints integrate seamlessly into the skin for a more skin-like finish. “It operates like a skincare-makeup hybrid,” adds Mayo, noting that many blush tints offer staining capabilities and extended wear.
So, why choose a blush tint? Mayo points out that these tints result in a natural finish that appears nearly invisible once applied. They are particularly advantageous for those seeking lightweight products as they provide excellent longevity without necessitating touch-ups. Thanks to their serum-like textures, blush tints can also double as lip color.
How long can you expect blush tints to last? Typically, they boast impressive staying power, comparable to lip tints. Della highlights that many formulas remain intact between six to ten hours, contingent on the specific product and individual skin type, making them perfect for enduring wear in various conditions, such as humidity or heat.
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