Picture the scene: you’re stuck on a desert island with just a single
make up
item at your disposal. (Don’t worry, we’ll throw a free
SPF
into this hypothetical situation — we’re not complete monsters, after all). What do you choose? If you’re anything like us, we’re willing to bet your very favourite
blusher
falls pretty high up on your priority list.
Yes, blusher is your secret weapon for transforming from ‘I just rolled out of bed’ to ‘I’ve just returned from a 7-day all-inclusive holiday’ in just a few seconds, distracting from a tired complexion and delivering a healthy dose of radiance in its place. There’s a reason it’s found its place as the internet’s {
make up product
du jour
} (and if it's good enough for TikTok…).
Still not found your forever rouge, however? Fear not. Whether you favour a natural flush or a more vibrant pop of colour, these are the very best blushers to get your hands on right now…
1. For a bright pop of colour
So you’re ready to go bold?
PATRICK TA
’s
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème and Powder Blush Duo
will do exactly what it says on the tin, turning heads thanks to a double-whammy of high-intensity pigment in stand-out-from-the-crowd shades.
Within this chic compact you’ll find a hydrating cream and a soft-as-silk powder. Layered together, we promise you powerful, punchy colour payoff that lends itself quite beautifully to more editorial looks. Try buffing ‘She’s Vibrant’, a bright peachy-pink, up onto temples for ‘80s inspired high glamour.
Patrick recommends using the powder
first
, then the cream blush on top — and we take on board
whatever the make up maestro suggests…
1. For a natural, healthy looking flush:
Winning the approval of so many
make up mavens,
NARS
continues to top our ‘best of blusher’ lists, delivering a radiant complexion with an iconic formula. Using
micronised powders, this blusher gives a natural, healthy-looking colour that will immediately make you look wide awake. Of course, most iconic is the universally flattering shade ‘
Orgasm
’, a peachy pink with golden shimmer. Or, if you want to
really
ramp up the shimmer levels, why not try ‘Super Orgasm’?
1. For the Gen Z mega-flush
Beloved by TikTok (and for good reason)
Charlotte Tilbury
’s Pillow Talk range (you know, the ‘your lips but better’ lipstick and liner
everyone
raves about?) has expanded. The new kid on the block? The
Pillow Talk Lip and Cheek Glow
, which promises a radiant flush of cream colour wherever you lay it.
To really channel that Gen Z blusher look, more is
most certainly
more. Grab a fluffy brush and start buffing this lustrous formula across the bridge of your nose and over the top of your cheekbones, blending it out into your hairline (no harsh lines here, please!). Yes, it may sound a little scary — but trust us when we say this will give you a youthful, radiant look almost instantly.
1. For a lit-from-within blush
As the name suggests,
Rituel de Fille’s
Inner Glow Crème Pigment
are perfect for mimicking that natural, ‘pinched-your-cheeks’ prettiness, blending seamlessly with a dewy finish. These gorgeous blushes nourish and enhance your complexion with wearable, buildable washes of colour —
and
they’re cruelty-free and made with 99% natural extracts! Use your fingers or a brush to achieve an ever-so-pretty flush.
1. For a natural, matte finish
Looking for a classic blush that will stand the test of time in your make up collection? May we introduce you to
VIEVE
’s
Sunset Blusher
? With a satin-matte finish, this powder will sit pretty over make up thanks to an ultra-soft formula that actually melds with your skin, giving a
warming flush to rival that of golden hour on the Amalfi Coast.
In fact, each shade of this blusher was inspired by
VIEVE
founder Jamie Genevieve’s love of sun-soaked evenings spent in Italy; we particularly love Malbec, a warm, berry shade that will look
especially
radiant on darker skin tones.
1. For all the glow
You’ve heard of CC creams… but how about CC blusher?
By Terry
’s
Brightening CC Blush
unites nourishing skin care (think: rose stem cells to keep your skin barrier in tip-top health) and an oh-so-illuminating formula (you’ve got i
nnovative light reflecting prisms to thank for that). The result? A radiance-boosting blusher that lasts all day long.
For a ‘freshly-pinched’ glow across your cheeks, look to the shade ‘Rosy Flash’. With a very subtle shimmer —
not
chunky glitter — just a few clicks of this blusher pen (oooh, fancy!) delivers
all
the sheen, whether you’re opting for all-out glam or every day hydration.
1. For a barely-there blush
Not quite a blusher convert? For the rosy-cheeked novices, a sheer formula like
Huda Beauty
’s
Cheeky Tint Blush Stick
will do the trick. With five suits-everyone shades (from the warm ‘n’ peachy ‘Perky Peach’ to the deeper plum ‘Baddie Berry’) this stick might look a little scary at first glance.
But dab a little of this skin care infused-formula onto the apples of your cheeks, tap it out with your fingers and enjoy the dewy, oh-so-subtle wash of colour left in its place. The best part? This flexible formula can easily be layered to build a more intense finish as you grow more confident.
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