What Is Boyfriend Blush? How To Master This Viral Blush Trend

If you've been on TikTok lately, you've probably seen a few videos highlighting "boyfriend blushes." (If you don't, you soon will - there are currently over 11 million videos on TikTok about the blush trend). Unlike more stylized blusher, which requires applying the blush to your cheekbones, boyfriend blusher requires bringing the blush of your choice down slightly. When done well, it gives the illusion of real blush - as if you're flushed from excitement, or flushed cheeks after a hard workout. It is attractive, looks natural and fits almost all face shapes. Going forward, we'll share everything you need to know about boyfriend blush, including which products to use and how to perfectly place blush to whiten your new face.

How To Wear Boyfriend Blush

With your boyfriend's blush, proper placement is key. Typically, the blush is more concentrated in the center of the face, just below the apples of the cheeks. This placement of blush helps create the illusion of blush with a natural, almost athletic appearance.

If you're having a hard time figuring out which position suits you best, imagine where you tend to blush after an intense workout (you can even make a few jump jacks in the bathroom to see where your cheeks are pink). You'll want to focus your cheeks there, although you can also blend the paint into your temples for a slightly softer trend. Keep in mind that while a boyfriend's blush placement is lower than a more sculpted blush, it shouldn't be so low that the blush reaches your mouth. In this look, you want to blend deliberately and carefully - pulling your blush too low will result in an unnatural look.

What Do You Need to Apply Boyfriend Blush?

To apply your boyfriend's blush, you don't really need a lot of tools, any tool other than the blush itself - a brush, a makeup sponge, even your fingers - that you would normally use. Keep in mind that this trend blush should belong to the pink family to best mimic natural blush - anything too hot or too cold may not produce the desired results. Next, we'll share some of our favorite recipes to use when trying out this blush trend.