There are no rules with makeup in our world; other than if you want a youthful glow, nothing gives it to you better than blush. When placed in the right spot - on the apples of your cheeks, always avoiding the hollows of the face - blush will deliver a fresh ‘lift’ to the face, says editor Trudi Brewer who loves a touch of shimmer in a cream finish. Read on to discover her favourite formulas.
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Looking for the ultimate natural-looking flush with no caking in sight? Here are the glow-giving formulas that deliver an enviable flush of colour, are buildable, contain skincare ingredients, and last the distance - I promise.
Great value
MECCA COSMETICA Hydra Cheek Tint and Illuminating Balm Duo, $50.
I have shared the virtues of this blush with so many women, and they are never disappointed. A dual pop of colour and skin-illuminating highlighter.
New cult buy
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush, $54.
The softest pink in a liquid makes it so easy to dab on where you want a rush of colour. Also, this blush is loaded with skincare benefits, including hydrating hyaluronic acid, vitamin E and vegan collagen. So a pretty-looking afterglow of colour that leaves skin looking well nourished.
Skin Illuminating
bareMinerals Gen Nude Blonzer, $47.
This clean makeup formula is a weightless, silky blush and highlighter hybrid - in one handy step. It offers a sheer wash of natural colour that gives the skin the most gorgeous glow. There are five shades, pictured here Kiss of Pink.
Powder perfection
GUCCI Blush De Beauté, $111.
This sheer powder feels like a second skin once on your skin. Easy to layer, the rich powder pigments are infused with shea butter, hyaluronic acid and heavenly-scented black rose oil. It’s divine. There are seven shades, pictured here Bright Coral.
Matte colour
Smashbox Halo Sheer to Stay Colour Tint, $51.
A creamy multi-tasker, this is ideal for both the lips, cheeks and lips to give the skin a flush of beautiful matte colour. Also, this formula has skincare benefits with a blend of sunflower, jojoba, and apricot oils. There are six shades pictured here, Wisteria.
Cheek and lip balm
Summer Fridays Blush Balm Stick, $51.
This great blush and lip colour is precisely what you get with a nourishing balm that leaves sheer, dewy colour on the cheeks. Also, there are no nasties in this clean, Cruelty-free, vegan formula. There are four shades pictured here Pink Skies.
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