There are so many different types of blush out now that the powder blush your grandmother always wore isn’t the norm these days. From stains, to creams, to mineral formulas, there are so many new ways to create a natural flush. Depending on your skin tone and type, there are also several different shades and formulas to play up your best features. Here are some fabulous tried-and-true types of blush to try:
1 NARS Blush
One of the best types of blush is the original formula: powder blush. Even if it has been around for eons, it’s all in good reason—it works. NARS has one of the most amazing selections of powder blushes in a wide variety of shades for all skin tones. The collection also has a seductive side with names such as “Orgasm” and “Sex Appeal.”
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2 Make up for Ever HD Blush
This new product is an incredible cross between a cheek stain and a balm. Apply to the apples of your cheeks using the pads of your fingers and blend in a circular motion. This blush can be applied either on bare skin or over your makeup for a flawless flush.
3 Urban Decay Naked Flush
This a trio of bronzer, highlighter, and blush that can either be used individually or blended together. I must say, when blended together, these three products create the most radiant glow.
4 Bare Minerals Blush
Bare Minerals has created a natural formula free of parabens, sulfates, and synthetic dyes. Much like their mineral foundations, this blush blends seamlessly into your skin leaving behind a porcelain-like finish.
5 Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée
How badly do you just want to touch this incredible looking blush? Made out of 50% coconut water, this product is extremely hydrating and has a finish like a cream blush. It’s also enriched with vitamin E and argan oil so your skin gets treated to not only a gorgeous tint, but a nourishing blend of ingredients as well.
6 Benefit Cosmetics Cha Cha Tint
This cheek tint is applied with a small nail polish-like brush and gives a beautiful pink-coral color. Apply a few lines onto the apples of your cheeks and blend with either your fingers or a blending brush. This stain is said to last for hours and looks best when combined with Benefit’s Hoola bronzer. If this didn’t seem awesome enough, you can also wear this tint as a long-lasting lip stain!
7 NARS Matte Multiple Cream
A creamy stick for both your cheeks and your lips? Yes, please! It can be used either dry or wet for a creamy matte finish or a blendable tint, respectfully.
8 Stila Portrait of a Perfect Blush
What do you do when you can’t decide on one cheek color and want to try a bunch? Buy this Stila palette, of course! With 5 different shades of amazing powder blush, it’s easy to mix, match and blend to help find your perfect cheek color.
9 Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
To help you achieve a luminous glow as well as a gorgeous blush, Hourglass has put together a beautiful marbelized powder blush that gives you the best of both worlds.
Blush is the easiest way to liven up your face and create a warm and beautiful natural-looking glow. No matter which formula you choose, blush looks fantastic on every skin tone. Do you have a favorite blush product? Please share in the comments!
