When it comes to summer complexion, butter skin is in. If you’re struggling to achieve it without looking greasy or sticky, the newly launched Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm might be for you.
A win for fans of Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm, the accompanying Blush Butter Balm is a makeup-meets-skincare hybrid product that promises to deliver a cute flush from within while nourishing the skin. Formulated with a trio of butters – shea, mango seed and illipe, the blush is boosted by hyaluronic acid for plumping and ceramides to protect your skin barrier.
Not to mention that the balm-like consistency is perfect for amateur blush wearers as it applies more sheer, but is also easily buildable for a bolder pop of colour. If you suffer from blush blindness (not always a bad thing) or can’t decide between your cream or your powder, this is an easy alternative. Available in six shades – from coral-toned Pink Sunset to warm Toasted Terracotta – the dewy coverage is perfect for experimenting with colours outside of your usual favourites.
The GLAMOUR team tried Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm to see if it delivered on the effortless summer flush. Here’s what they had to say…
Fiona, Associate Beauty Director
Everyone's talking about the butter skin trend right now, and this blush definitely leans into that smooth, soft-as-butter texture and sheen on the skin. To be honest, it was unexpected, as looking at the palette, I was expecting an almost whipped mousse consistency. The blush took a little getting used to – when applied with a brush, the pigment payoff was way too strong and really difficult to blend. But softly patted onto cheekbones, it gave skin an almost glass-like effect, and it was easy to build up the colour. The finish was worth it: dewy, glossy and fresh, exactly how summer skin should look.
Rating: 7/10
Dominic, Acting Beauty Editor
The consistency of Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm is so intriguing. It does what it says on the tin – it has a buttery, balm-like texture – but it feels so unexpected when you’re dabbing your finger into the compact for the first time. While this blush is more on the sheer, dewy side, it’s perfect for me on days when I want to let my skin shine, but still want some added colour and dimension. The pink/orange tones of Pink Sunset were such a great match for me, and I was surprised to notice that it really lasted throughout the day, thanks to its skin-loving hybrid formulation. I can definitely see this becoming part of my regular makeup rotation.
Rating: 7/10
Robyn, Social Media Manager
I'm all about dewy, glowy skin in the summer, so I always look for a blush formula that helps me achieve that. Blush Butter Balm promised a smooth, radiant finish – and it delivered. The texture was creamy and pigmented when I swirled my finger in the pan, and despite feeling quite slippery at first, it didn’t go on greasy at all. It blended beautifully and melted into the skin with ease. That said, it did sheer out quite a bit on application, which was a shame given how rich the colour looked initially. While it was buildable, as someone with a bit of blush blindness, I found it didn’t give me the strong pop of colour I usually go for. Still, the shade itself was gorgeous and worked really nicely with my complexion.
Rating: 7/10
Lian, Senior Manager, Audience Development
I love a blush that plays well with my skincare and foundation, so a soft, buildable formula is a must for me. Trying Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm in the shade Dusty Rose, I dabbed the balm on using my fingers, with the colour coming up as a cooler-toned mauve-pink shade, which gave a gorgeous natural flush effect. The product felt super hydrating and melted easily into my skin, delivering on a softer sheen that felt luminous without being too shimmery. While its balmier consistency means this takes a little effort to blend out, once on, I enjoyed the fact that this felt like a subtler, buildable blush and it lasted well through the day.
Rating: 8/10
Sophie, Senior Commerce Writer
I’m a Summer Fridays stan, my Lip Butter Balm – specifically in Sweet Mint – rarely out of reach. But I’m not entirely sold on the Blush Butter Balm. Granted, the rosy shades are DELICIOUS, but it’s the slightly sticky texture that throws me off. It reminded me of my niece’s play lipsticks, which require intense scrubbing to remove. While I have faith it'll stay put even when tested with summer showers or a sweaty day at the beach, it wasn’t the easiest to blend with a brush or beauty blender. And, as it's really pigmented, I was mentally preparing for a case of blush blindness. Perhaps this is one for fans of underpainting?
Rating: 6.5/10
