by Mirta Cerioli
TL;DR:
Sunset Blush, inspired by the warm colors of a summer sunset, remains a key trend for 2025. This year it evolves into a softer, more natural, diffused look compared to the sculpted style of 2024. Best achieved with cream or liquid blush + cream highlighter for a seamless, radiant finish. Lebubè Lip and Cheek (4 shades: Vintage Rose, Fiery Red, Rubia Rose, Orange Lebubè) + Cream Highlighter are perfect for recreating this effect. Works across all skin tones thanks to versatile, layerable textures.
What Is Sunset Blush and Why Is It Still a 2025 Trend?
Sunset Blush is a makeup technique that mimics the warm hues of a summer sunset on the cheeks, blending shades like peach, coral, orange, and pink for a radiant, sun-kissed glow (Vanity Fair, 2024).
In 2024, it went viral with bold, sculpted applications. In 2025, the trend evolves into a softer, natural finish with creamy or liquid textures that melt into the skin.
- Classic tones like peach and coral remain.
- New cooler shades like mauve and berry expand the palette.
All signs suggest Sunset Blush will remain one of the most-loved summer trends in 2025.
How Do You Achieve the Perfect Sunset Blush Look?
To recreate the sunset gradient effect:
- Start with a lightweight base (skin tint or foundation mixed with liquid highlighter).
- Apply a cream or liquid blush for blendability and layering.
- Blend from apples of the cheeks → temples for a natural gradient.
- Add a creamy or liquid highlighter on cheekbones for dimension.
The secret: light, buildable textures + shades that complement your undertone.
Which Products Should You Use for a Sunset Blush Effect?
Step 1: How Do You Create a Radiant Base with Highlighter?
Lebubè’s Cream Highlighter is ideal for adding glow without heaviness.
- Use it as a luminous primer (before foundation) or
- Apply it on cheekbones, Cupid’s bow, nose bridge for a natural light-catching finish.
Its creamy, non-sticky formula makes it suitable for all skin types.
Step 2: Which Blush Works Best for the Sunset Gradient?
Lebubè’s Lip and Cheek is a 2-in-1 blush + lipstick with a cream-to-powder texture. It blends seamlessly, making it perfect for layering sunset tones.
Available in 4 versatile shades:
- Vintage Rose → Soft mauve, elegant and understated.
- Fiery Red → Bright, vivid red for a bold statement.
- Rubia Rose → Deep red, sculpted sophistication.
- Orange Lebubè → Vibrant, sun-soaked orange, designed to recreate the Sunset Blush trend with warmth and light.
Is Sunset Blush Suitable for All Skin Tones and Makeup Styles?
Yes – follow these guidelines based on your undertone:
- Warm undertones → Orange, peach, coral.
- Cool undertones → Mauve, berry, pink.
- Neutral undertones → Can balance both palettes.
Because it uses buildable cream textures, Sunset Blush adapts from soft, natural looks to more sculpted effects depending on layering.
What Defines Spring-Summer 2025 Makeup Alongside Sunset Blush?
This season focuses on:
- Glowy skin (radiant but lightweight finishes).
- Pastel eyeshadows & graphic eyeliner.
- Juicy, glossy lips.
Among these, Sunset Blush remains the hero look, elevating blush from an accessory to a central sculpting element of the face.
FAQs
What is Sunset Blush?
A blush technique that recreates the soft, radiant hues of a sunset on the cheeks, blending warm or cool tones for a sun-kissed effect.
How do you apply Sunset Blush?
Start with a radiant base, then layer cream or liquid blush from the apples of the cheeks to the temples. Add highlighter for dimension.
What colors work best?
Orange, peach, and coral for warmth; mauve, berry, and pink for cool undertones. Orange Lebubè is perfect for a radiant summer gradient.
Which products are recommended?
Lebubè Cream Highlighter + Lip and Cheek (4 shades) for blendability and customizable intensity.
Is it good for natural makeup?
Yes — 2025’s version is softer, more diffused, making it ideal for fresh, natural looks.
Will Sunset Blush still be trending?
Yes — in 2025 it evolves with new shades and textures but remains a season-defining trend.
