Best in Blush
Blush. Such a tricky makeup item to use. It seems like we’re never really sure where to apply it, how much to apply and what shade or formula works best for our skin. Truth is, blush is such an underrated secret weapon of the makeup world. Blush can instantly add color and brighten your face and it can also make you look more youthful and your complexion healthier. It’s kind of like applying liquid eyeliner, you have to experiment and try many different techniques before landing on the one that works best for you. There are powder blushes, cream blushes, blush sticks and more. The possibilities are never ending so just know there is one out there perfect for you. Here are some of our favorite blushes that we like to keep on rotation in our makeup routine.
The Easy To Use Blush
We don’t always have a lot of time for our makeup routine so finding a blush that’s easy to use is often a must have. So an all-in-one blush stick is something we like to keep on hand in our makeup bag as well as our purses so we can take it with us and re-apply it on the go. This On The Glow Blush & Illuminator from Wander Beauty is the perfect item for just that. This dual ended illuminator stick has both a blush and highlighter end that’s perfect for achieving an illuminated look at home or on the go. We also love this Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Color Stick Blush that provides creamy velvet product perfect for highlighting and contouring. Another favorite is the Nude Stix Nudies Matte Blush & Bronzer. This stick has a built-in brush that’s perfect for blending out your blush. The kabuki style applicator ensures your product is always perfectly blended and the convenient carrying tin case is great for travel.
The Fan Favorite
There are some products that are just universally known to deliver amazing results every time. The Nars Orgasm Blush is one of those products. Kind of like the Laura Mercier Setting Powder and Charlotte Tilbury Pillowtalk Lipstick, the Nars Orgasm Blush is a blush that makeup artists and celebrities swear by. This product is soft, sheer and buildable so it is incredibly easy to use and even the most naive of makeup enthusiasts cannot go wrong when using this product. Orgasm Blush looks great on any skin tone, is silky to the touch and is available in twenty-seven mouth watering shades, so there’s literally something for everyone. Apply this product with your fingers or a brush to achieve your most lit-from-within look.
The Liquid Blush
Powder options don’t always work for our skin tone or the desired look we have in mind. Perhaps some days all you want on your skin is a subtle rosy glow and that’s when liquid blushes can be most beneficial. We love the Benefit Tinted Cheek & Lip Stain for those days where we want a more effortlessly casual look. This product provides long lasting color as well as consistency by applying it to our lips as well. We also love this water based option from Giorgio Armani. The A-Blush Liquid Blush literally melts into your skin to create a naturally luminous effect. You literally can’t make mistakes when it comes to liquid blushes such as these because they are extremely buildable and blendable so it's practically impossible to go overboard with application. We also love this Liquid Face Color Pen from Trish McEvoy which has a brush applicator that you can quite literally paint your face with. Blushes that use these simple, easy to use applicators we find are great products to use if you’re not sure where to apply your blush.
