Life is like a bowl full of cherries? Well, it is, according to Dermadoctor, whose limited-edition Little Red Dress Chic Tint ($28; sephora.com) marks the brand’s latest foray into antioxidant-enriched cosmetics. As a leading food source of both antioxidants and anthocyanins, which are naturally occurring compounds that give that vibrant color to fruits and vegetables, cherries, it seems, serve a dual purpose—imparting a natural ruddy color and offering protection from free-radical damage. Researchers at Dermadoctor were able to isolate anthocyanin from the DNA sequence of these loveable fruits and biotransform it into an active state for topical use. In other words, apply said makeup, and wait for the magic to happen.

Boasting a lightweight, nongreasy texture and ultra-flattering, “just finished a grueling three-mile run” hue, Little Red Dress shortens your time in front of the mirror with just one swoop of color on your lips, cheeks, and brow line for a quick pick-me-up. Forget your bulky blush brush—this compact cosmetic is packaged in a convenient nail-polish-style bottle with its own brush applicator. Nonsticky and easy to apply, it’s like painting on a healthy dose of post-workout joie de vivre (not too shabby). Although the effectiveness of anthocyanins on the skin is difficult to measure, no one can argue that Dermadoctor’s heart isn’t in the right place. As the official partner of the Heart Truth campaign, 25 percent of the product’s proceeds will be donated to the American Heart Association. Now, that is something to glow about. —Kelly Benedict