Blush

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A little blush does more for a face than almost any other step. It brings back the colour that base makeup flattens, and it makes tired skin look rested. You can buy blush online here in powder, liquid, cream and stick formats, in shades from barely-there pink to deep berry. If you already know you want a creamy finish, head straight to cream blushes. Otherwise, start with the formula guide below.

Choosing a Blush Formula: Powder, Liquid, Cream or Stick

Powder blush is the easy one. It blends quickly, tends to sit well on normal to oilier skin and is hard to overdo, so it suits beginners. Rimmel London Maxi Blush Powder is one example in the range. Liquid blush is more concentrated, so a few small dots go a long way, and Barry M Heatwave Liquid Blusher is one to look at. Cream and stick blushes, such as Benefit Cosmetics Juice Stick Cream Blush, swipe on and blend with your fingers, which makes them handy for a quick touch-up. If you like options, a palette or trio like the Anastasia Beverly Hills Magic Touch Blush Trio gives you a few shades to mix.

Picking a Blush Shade for Your Skin Tone

Aim for a colour close to the natural flush in your cheeks. Soft pinks and rose usually flatter fair skin, peach and coral warm up medium tones, and deeper berry, plum and terracotta show up well on deeper skin. If you're unsure, go slightly deeper than you think you need, because blush often looks lighter on the face than it does in the pan. Then fine-tune the effect. A bronzer adds warmth, a highlighter catches the light on the high points of your cheeks, and contour products add definition.

How to Apply Blush for a Natural Flush

Smile, place the colour on the apples of your cheeks, then blend up and out towards your temples. Build in thin layers, because it's much easier to add more than to take it away. Use a soft, fluffy brush for powder, and fingers or a sponge for cream and liquid. A dedicated blush brush makes blending simpler, and you can browse the full makeup range to finish the rest of your look.

Frequently Asked Questions About Blush