Charlotte Tilbury’s Dewy Blush Sticks Gave Us a Summer Glow

Don’t you just love blush? It’s such a classic, sexy little product, literally crafted to make you constantly look like someone just told you something flirty. Or that Charlotte Tilbury herself told you you look gorgeous, darling.

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty’s newest beauty breakthrough is the Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick. Available in six colors, the blush sticks utilize the same smooth, soft light-mapping mesh technology as last summer’s beloved Unreal Skin Sheer Glow Tint Foundation Stick.

Ahead, discover everything there is to know about the unreal new launch—Team Byrdie’s honest reviews included.

The Inspiration

Like its big complexion-perfecting sister, the blush melts into your skin with light-mapping mesh technology for a soft-focus finish. That blurred finish you experience (Tilbury would call it “a ring-light effect”) is thanks to a blend of smoothing emollients and light-mapping micro-fine pearlescent filters.

Only this time, you’re left with a sun-kissed flush and “dream-sheen luminous blush of color.” The brand calls it “a summer glow-up in a stick.”

The six glowy shades include Pretty Glow (a dreamy lilac), Peachy Glow (a poppy peach), Berry Glow (a rich berry), Pinky Glow (a vibrant, cool pink), Cherry Glow (a deep cherry red), and Rosy Glow (a warm, rosy pink.

The Formula

Described by the brand as easy-to-use, blendable, and buildable, the blushes feature a balm texture that melts right into your cheeks for a second skin finish. In clinical tests, the formula was proven to strengthen your skin barrier. It’s also formulated with collageneer (the brand’s signature collagen molecule) and hyaluronic acid to lock in up to 24 hours of hydration, leaving skin looking plumper and smoother.

The Reviews

Adelaide Giesey, editor

“If you are a fan of Tilbury’s signature glowy finish, then you’ll love this blush stick. The creamy texture reminds me of the brand’s Unreal Skin Foundation Stick (which I adore) and shares a similar dewy effect. From the first swipe, I noticed a heavy pigment that easily blends from the light pressure of your fingers or a brush. I tried the peachy pink shade Peachy Glow, and it gave me a subtle sun-kissed cheek. This feels like the perfect summer makeup product because it’s weightless on my skin and seamlessly melts into my complexion, making it ideal for extra hot weather. As someone who rarely wears blush, this just might convince me to add the extra step to my daily routine.”

Star Donaldson, social media director

“Charlotte Tilbury is the queen of pinky-peach hues, so I knew this blush would deliver in all of the ways I needed it to. I tried the shade Pretty Glow, which is a bright mauvey pink that feels perfect for summer. Because I always wear foundation or a skin tint, I used a brush to pick up product before blending it into my base. I was impressed by the instant color payoff with very little product on my brush. I even found myself blending out the blush with my BeautyBlender for a more subtle look. The result is a long-lasting flush that has a subtle glowy finish. Charlotte knows how to bottle rosy radiance, and if you are a fan of the Beauty Blush Wands and are looking for a product that’s a bit more intuitive, I highly recommend this blush stick.”

Bella Cacciatore, senior news editor

“If you’ve been too scared to give the red blush trend a try, allow the Unreal Blush Stick in Berry Glow to be your gateway product. I’m obsessed with the sheer berry red shade, which gives me the prettiest faux sunburnt flush. The formula is also lovely, it’s super radiant but not sparkly, and easily blends in with your fingers if that’s you jam. It’s pretty pigmented, but because it has more of a sheer base, it seamlessly blends into your skin for a really natural look. It’s a summer staple in the making for sure.”

Jasmine Phillips, social media editor

“I’ve never met a Charlotte Tilbury product I didn’t like and their new Unreal Blush Healthy Glow is no different. The formula glides onto the skin seamlessly and dries down slightly matte on my skin. Granted, my cheeks don’t actually turn red, but this product gives me a natural, skin-like finish. I love the high pigment that Cherry Glow provides and I will be keeping this blush very close to me all summer long.”