8 Brown Blushes That This Beauty Editor Is Swapping Our Her Bronzer For

If there’s one thing I’ll never leave the house without, it’s blush. I could forgo mascara, brows, even lip balm, but take away my blush and I genuinely look like I’ve been in bed with the flu. Over the years, I’ve trialled just about every blush colour on the spectrum—rosy pinks, cool mauves, tangerine creams—but what I’ve come to realise is that everyone has one shade that feels the most “them”. For me, it’s brown hued blushes. Lately, I’ve been reaching almost exclusively for brown blushes—and I’m convinced they’re the most underrated, versatile, and effortlessly elevated option out there. In fact, after testing what feels like an entire aisle’s worth, I’ve curated my edit of the best brown blushes available in the UK right now.

What Is Brown Blush?

If you’re someone like me who leans towards bronzer over blush, brown-toned blush is likely to be your missing link. The two work harmoniously to create dimension and warmth without veering too pink or overly contoured. Where peach blush can sometimes sit a little too flat against bronzed skin, and berry tones can compete with other colour on the face, brown blush sits somewhere in the middle. It enhances, but doesn’t overwhelm. It ties everything together. There’s a subtlety to it that I’ve grown to love, especially as my own makeup preferences have evolved over the years. I used to go heavy on the contour, now I tend to prefer more natural, tonal warmth—and brown blush does that in a way nothing else can.

Why Choose a Brown Blush?