One of the biggest makeup misconceptions (in our opinion), is that you are either a bronzer OR a blush person. The truth is, nothing achieves a healthy, flushed glow quite like a wash of blush onto a bronzed face.
Too much blush can be ageing so in order to ensure we are more sunkissed and less clown, it’s important to pick the right one for your skin type and colouring.RELATED: The award winning products that’ll get you through isolation
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Cream Vs. Powder?
A cream blush will typically be more pigmented, so you won’t need much product at all which is why they are often great for darker skin tones. Perfect for those with dryer skin, cream blushes are great for more of a dewy finish and keep the face moisturized.
For those who are a bit more oily with a fairer complexion, you will typically benefit more from a powder blush, as it won’t slide off your cheeks.
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To find the blush which will best mimic your natural flush and compliment your bronzer perfectly to achieve that just rolled off the beach look, we’ve rounded up our faves.
NARS Liquid Blush in Orgasm
The cult favourite, Orgasm blush’s liquid version creates the perfect dewy, pink glow.
Available at Mecca.
Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush
Bh members have labelled this one has the most ‘under-hyped’ blush. Containing vitamin A, C and E, this luxuriously soft cream blush soothes and strengthens the skin while providing a natural-looking glow. Available in Nectar, Pink and Honey, the long-lasting colour glides on effortlessly and blends evenly.
Check it out here.
Yves Saint Laurent Blush Radiance
This half-matte, half satin blush comes in six different shades. Containing self-adapting pigments, the formula works to capture and transform light intensity into a vibrant colour source that compliments any complexion (magic?).
Check it out here.
Models Prefer Blush
This ultra soft blush has the perfect buildable colour for any day to night look. Our fave is in the colour Celebrity Crush.
Check it out here.
Rimmel London Royal Blush
Rimmel’s cream-to-powder blush offers a radiant colour pop for your cheeks as well as being strek-free and non-greasy. This ones a goodie if you’re looking for something that is going to stay on the apples of your cheeks and not move around.
Check it out here.
Bobbi Brown Blush
Bobbi Brown’s blush offers a natural, matte finish so it’s perfect for those with a shinier complexion. Available in 24 shades, theres definitely one for all skin tones. We doing a light wash of it over our nose to complete the sunkissed look.
Check it out here.
I love wearing blush! I think that colour by Bobbi Brown there is a bit too bright though.