Bright Blushes & Lip Picks for Olive Skin for Summer
Summer is the perfect time to lean into bright l blushes and lip products—especially if you have olive skin like mine that really shines with bright pinks. I’ve been trying out shades that feel summery, flattering, and easy to wear, and these have stood out as the ones I keep reaching for. Whether you're heading out for a sunny day or just want something cheerful and effortless, these are my current go-to blushes and lip products for the season. In this post, all links are affiliate links (thank you for your support!), but all opinions are my own.
Rhode Pocket Blush in Juice Box - This is one of my favorite stick blush formulas because it's incredibly easy to apply and blend smoothly, whether I use a brush, a sponge, or my fingers. Juice Box is a bright hot pink shade that instantly brightens up my face and has impressively good lasting power. The creamy texture blends out seamlessly without getting patchy or losing its vibrant color throughout the day. I always find myself reaching for it, especially when I need a quick, foolproof pop of color on busy mornings.
Haus Labs Blush in Pomelo Peach - This formula is beautifully blurring and blends effortlessly into the skin. It has a satin matte finish that's neither flat nor drying, giving a healthy, natural look. What makes Pomelo Peach special is that it’s one of the few peach blushes I've found that has enough pink in it to avoid turning too orange on me. No matter how much I build it up, it stays flattering without ever resembling cheeto dust. It’s quickly become my go-to (honestly, my only) peachy blush since it's still definitely peach but not overly so.
MAC Glow Play Blush in Heat Index – This formula has become a staple for finishing off my cheek looks because it provides a remarkable blurring effect that pulls any makeup look together. I love the texture of these blushes - they feel like a hybrid between cream and powder, offering the longevity of a powder and the glow and dewiness of a cream. Heat Index is a vibrant pink that's perfect for spring and summer, and it's super bright without being overwhelming or overly intense (even though it looks like it would be).
Queen Musia Skincare Supercharged Tinted Balm in 2005 –2005 is a perfect cherry pink that isn't too bright and definitely won't go orange. Because it’s lightly tinted, this is incredibly easy to wear and throw on without a mirror. The formula is hydrating and nourishing without being too shiny. It also wore way longer than I expected given the formula – I wore it again yesterday for this review and kept thinking how great it was that it was still going on my lips. This is one of those products I just want to wear all the time, and I’ve been super impressed with it. Plus, the packaging is really cute too.
Bloomeffects Tulipscreen™ Hydrating Lip Oil SPF 40+ in Fruit Punch - This lip oil is significantly more pigmented than the Queen Musia balm, so I suggest applying with a mirror or a very light hand. I love that it's SPF 40+, making it perfect for the sunnier months when I'm spending more time outside. The formula feels incredibly hydrating without being heavy or overly glossy, and it stains the lips with that "I've just eaten a popsicle" look that you can easily throw a clear lip balm over. Fruit Punch is a vibrant, bright cherry shade that’s super fun for the summer, and like everything else in this post, doesn't go orange on me.
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