The perfect blush can make or break a look. Whether you’re wearing a full face of makeup or not, a hint of colour on your cheeks will elevate your ensemble while lending oodles of freshness and vibrance to your face.
But we can’t help but be confused with the many different blushes out there. What consistency works best with our skin types? What colours work with our skin’s undertone? What texture is best for the season? We answer all these questions below and point you in the direction of the best and the perfect blushes in every category!
Powder Blushes
The most common kind are powder blushes that are perfect for oily and combination skin types. They mostly come in a matte finish that lends smoothness and a polished look to one’s makeup. Powder blushes are perfect for summers and tend to last the longest, depending on the pigmentation of the product.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Trios
There are five trios to choose from – Pink Passion that works perfectly with cool undertones; Cocktail Party that has a mix of both cool and warm shades for light to medium skin tones; Peachy Love that is all about summery peach; Pool Party, a mix of cool and warm shades for dusky skin; and Berry Adore, rich berry tones for deeper skin tones.
Cream Blushes
Light and soft, cream blushes are perfect for dry skin and give a supple, slightly shimmery finish. They are easy to blend and the intensity of the colour can be built up. If you pack on too much, skin might seem oily and sticky.
Stila Convertible Colour
A must-have, the Stila Convertible Colour is a two-in-one lipstick and blush, loaded with creamy, translucent colour. It guarantees a fresh burst of radiant colour that blends beautifully to create a gorgeous glow. It comes in five shades ranging from a nude pink, to a rosy brown and a deep peachy pink hue that suit all skin tones.
Cheek Tints
Tints blushes are perfect for all skin types and are very forgiving. They blend evenly to give a natural flushed-from-within glow and stay on for hours without budging. They are relatively low-pigmented so for a brighter hue, you will need to build on the colour.
Becca Beach Tint
Available in seven glorious shades, ranging from nude, to pinks, and reds, Becca’s multipurpose Beach Tint works great as both a blush and a lip stain. The formula is beautifully blendable and dries to a satin-matte finish that is forgiving on all skin types.
Liquid Blushes
Suitable for combination skin types and perfect for summer months, with liquid blushes you can say goodbye to foundations for a while. They are light coverage and offer a lit-from-within sheen, with a dewy finish. While they are best-suited for those who want a muted blush, they require a certain level of expertise to blend in.
NARS Liquid Blush
Available in four versatile shades, one pump of this blush delivers the perfect amount of natural-looking colour. It is ideal for mixing textures – layer over powder blush for high-impact colour, or apply first for a diffused effect.
Stick Blushes
Handy to carry on the go, stick blushes are all the rage. They work better on dry skin types as they tend to be on the sticky side and can be easily blended to give a natural hint of colour to the cheeks. They don’t last as long as other blushes, but can be touched up without ending up looking caked on.
Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick
This stick blush is available in four shades that suit all skin tones and contains glowing pigments that blend easily, illuminating skin with brilliant colour-saturated pigments resulting in an irresistible summer glow. Light-diffusing spheres blur out imperfections and bring radiance to the face.