Since contouring and sculpting arrived on the Instagram beauty scene we have under-appreciated the importance of using blush. Rouge, or blush as we now know it, is the fastest way to look refreshed and glowing and to boost your complexion with a pop of colour. Something contouring can’t do! Its beautifying and lifting properties make it my go-to before anything else! Soft and romantic looks can be achieved with just a little hint of colour. You will look delicious as you sashay down the little lane of love in all your radiance.
There are so many different types of mediums with this rosy wonder. Blush comes in powder, creams, gels and stains, so choose one that works well with your skin type and colour, not your friends. I see people do this every day when they see a colour they love or their friend looks heavenly in something. I have pale skin that is combination, so if my friend is olive and oily, our products will absolutely differ. So get to know your skin and stay in your lane. This is the most important beauty rule of all. Stay in your lane for the most harmonious beauty looks for you! Let’s take a stroll through this bewitching beauty product’s best of’s so you will be the belle of the ball and the most beautiful blushing bride of all.
Powder
Great for oily skin and combination skin types can also wear it successfully. Powder can be very pigmented so the colour payoff is exceptional. Mineral powders are not as pigmented giving a subtler colour accent. Make sure if you choose a blush with shimmer, be sure the shimmer is subtle and milled finely. It needs to look like your own natural glow. Apply a powder blush with a real hair medium bristled brush.
Try: Nars Blush $30 (no.1 selling blush across the USA)
Cream
I love a cream blush. They can be highly-pigmented to lightly-pigmented formulas so you can choose your look and purchase your product accordingly. I love that they melt right into your skin blending seamlessly and become one rather than sitting on the skins surface like powders can do on some skin types. More natural looking in its dewy appearance because it never appears dull, so you look so fresh and beautiful. Apply the creams with a half synthetic, half natural hair brush.
Try: Bourjois Little round Pot Cream blush $11 (this little gem is 150 years old!)
Gel
These are mistake-proof and effortlessly buildable. Gels are more moisturising and dewy in finish. They never look heavy always light and deliciously fresh. These are perfect for drier skin types so that their blush never looks dull or caked on. This is a great choice for those who work out too and like a touch of makeup on. It can also be worn lightly over the lids to enhance your eye colour at the gym. Apply with your clean fingers or a soft round synthetic brush.
Try: By Terry Cellularose Blush Glace $58
Stain
These dry so quickly you need to work very fast with them once you apply it to your skin. A stain probably is more long lasting than most blushes and it grabs onto your bare skin to lightly stain. It’s also another great beach or workout blush and is great to gently stain your lips and give them a look like they’ve just been kissed! Apply this directly onto your bare skin and use a buffing brush to soften the edges.
Try: Tarte Cheek Stain in Blushing Bride $30