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Blush 101: Best Tips & Hacks You Need to Know

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Blush often doesn’t get the recognition it deserves in the world of beauty products. It adds vitality and colour to your face and is often the final touch to your make-up routine, harmonising your overall look. But it’s easy to overuse blush or misjudge its placement, leading to an unflattering result. To help you get the most out of your blush, I’ve developed different techniques for applying and positioning blush, along with popular blush make-up styles that you can easily recreate at home!

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  • Best Blush Products to Invest In

  • Blush Application Tips & Hacks

Best Blush Products to Invest In

Rare Beauty Liquid Blush
Rare Beauty Liquid Blush has become a revered choice for good reason. Available in a wide range of shades, it boasts a long-lasting formula that blends and wears gracefully for a soft, healthy glow. Available in matte or dewy finishes, a little goes a long way for a naturally seamless look.

 

e.l.f. Putty Blush
This incredibly budget-friendly blush has a cream-to-powder finish that is light yet buildable. The velvety texture blends into the skin for a naturally radiant look. The remarkably pigmented, silky-smooth formula is enriched with Argan Oil and Vitamin E to hydrate and nourish for a glow from within.

 

Bare Minerals Gen Nude Powder Blush
This blush instantly creates a natural flush, highlighting your cheekbones while warming and illuminating your complexion. The ultra-creamy formula is long-wearing and can be layered, and includes mauves, pinks, peaches and beiges. Enriched with antioxidants and a hydrating formula, it promotes skin well-being.

 

NARS Blush
NARS has made a name for itself with its compact powder blushes, available in shades such as ‚Orgasm‘, ‚Desire‘ and ‚Amour‘. The formula provides a natural-looking shade to suit any skin tone. The velvety pigments come in both matte and sparkling variations, offering a wide range of effects from subtly sheer to vibrant bursts of colour, depending on your desired aesthetic.

 

Julep Beauty Blush Stick
A blush stick offers a convenient application method that quickly delivers a soft burst of colour. Formulated with moisturising emollients for a seamless glide and ultra-fine pigments for vibrant, rich colour, this blush is sure to become a favourite. It also doubles as a matching lip colour.

Blush Application Tips & Hacks

  1. Keep your blush and makeup in place with a setting spray. Spray evenly over your face to cover all angles and lock in your make-up for a long-lasting effect throughout the day.
  2. Use a brush or Beauty Blender to make sure your blush gets blended in. Aim for a natural blush without harsh lines to achieve a noticeable colour lift.
  3. Invest in a quality blush brush. Look for one that is dense, soft, made from natural or vegan hair, and able to spread colour effectively. A tightly packed brush can trap too much product, resulting in overly intense colour. The LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Angled Blush Brush is an excellent choice.
  4. Try different blush shades to find the one that best complements your skin tone and looks natural.
  5. If you have dry or uneven skin, opt for a matte or creamy finish. Shimmering blush can accentuate blemishes, uneven skin texture or enlarged pores.

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