Blush or Bronzer First? Or Is Blonzing the Answer?

Blush or Bronzer First? Or Is "Blonzing" the Answer?

When it comes to bronzer and blush, the question has always been—what goes on first? But lately, a new technique has taken over that skips the question entirely.

It’s called blonzing—a hybrid method of applying bronzer and blush at the same time to create an ultra-natural warmth and soft flush in a single step.

What is blonzing?

As celebrity makeup artist Etienne Ortega puts it

“Blonzing is the art of combining blush and bronzer to achieve a sun-kissed warmth with a subtle flush, giving the skin a natural, healthy glow.”

He goes on to say that it’s become popular because it delivers a soft, blended look that enhances all skin tones—

“making it perfect for the transitional season into spring, when we want to give our skin that effortless summer radiance.”

Hand holding a makeup brush with bristles being spread.

Why Blonze?

This approach is all about mimicking the way the sun naturally hits your skin: a touch of bronze across the cheeks, forehead and nose, diffused with the kind of flush that brings life and dimension to the face. It’s not just faster—it actually looks better too.

And the best part? You can do it in under two minutes with our hero kit.

So, how exactly do you blonze?

Blonzing is about choosing the right tones. Our blushes and bronzers were designed with this in mind—tones that blur the line between sunlit warmth and fresh color. Think bronzed rose, peachy sienna, and soft terracotta. These are shades that do double duty and flatter every skin tone.

Application is simple. Swirl your brush across both blush and bronzer, or layer them together directly on the skin. Start just below the cheekbones for a subtle sculpt, then blend upward toward the temples. Tap a little over the bridge of your nose and the hairline to tie the look together.

It’s intuitive, easy—and completely foolproof.

Why We Love It

Blonzing isn’t just about saving time—it’s about getting more from your makeup. By combining two steps into one, you simplify your routine and warm up your complexion in a way that feels polished but never overdone.

And because every product in the 2-Minute Morning Set is designed to work together, you get a natural, healthy glow in less time than it takes to make your morning coffee.

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