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If you’re still clinging onto your powder blush you’ve had in your makeup bag forever, allow us to sway you to the cream side of life.
The secret weapon of celebrities and makeup artists, a cream blush is top tier for brightening up your complexion and bringing out (or creating) killer cheekbones. All you need is a clean finger or a damp beauty blender to spread the product across the top of your cheeks and temples to give you an instant long-lasting flush and that enviable ‘no-makeup’ makeup look.
Colour choice is important here. The best way to hit the nail on the head is to look in the mirror after a workout and try to pick a blush that’s as close to your natural flush as possible (or pinch your cheeks if you’re feeling lazy).
Here are some brands and products to explore on your hunt.
Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
For a non-greasy, effortless wash of colour – try the Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush. It’ll blend seamlessly into your skin and make it look like you’ve been soaking up the rays this May (even if it couldn’t be further from the truth, thanks British ‘summer’). Choose from 10 shades available.
E.L.F Putty Blush
A high street hero, this Putty Blush is as good as any of the luxury cosmetic brands. It’s highly pigmented, buildable and infused with Argan Oil and Vitamin E to hydrate and nourish. A perfect option for those with dry skin.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge
These pots are perfect for on the go, as they are a convertible colour for lips and cheeks. Coming in 3 pretty shades, they are housed in black lacquered mirrored flip-tops and have won major beauty awards.
Nars Liquid blush
Not all blushes were created equal and Nars Liquid blush is leagues above the rest. A blanket cult favourite, it now comes in a pump-action bottle with one squirt being all you need for the perfect amount of natural-looking colour. It will last forever, too.
Glossier Cloud Paint
Hailed ‘the most user-friendly blush under the sun’ this handy little gel is sheer enough to build upon and the hard-working formula will be your soft landing back into the world of liquated blush. The special blurring pigments will give you that soft, insta filter look and it’s great to mix with other products, too.
Words By Rosina Findlay
