Products to Try

POWDER

• Cargo Blush ($22)
  
• Chanel Joues Contraste ($38.50)
  
• Cover Girl Cheekers ($3.99)
  
• L'Oreal Feel Naturale Blush ($11.49)
  
• Milani Powder Blush ($3.49)
  
• Nars Blush ($25)
  
• Neutrogena Soft Color Blush ($9.89)

CREAM

• Becca Creme Blush ($25)
  
• MAC Blushcreme ($17.50)
  
• Maybelline Dream Mousse ($7.29)
  
• Paula Dorf Cheek Color Cream ($19)
  
• Revlon Cream Blush ($8.99)
  
• Stila Convertible Color ($20)
  
• Wet 'n' Wild Blush Sticks ($1.99)

GEL/LIQUID

• BeneFit Benetint ($28)
  
• Hard Candy Sweet Cheeks Liquid Blush ($13.50)
  
• LORAC Sheer Wash ($17.50)
  
• Pixi Sheer Cheek Gel ($20)
  
• Pout Flush Blush ($22)
  
• Tarte Cheek Stain ($28)

Tips

• Always apply blush the way you would apply foundation and concealer: in bright or natural light.
• If you're new to blush, start with powder versions, as they're easier to blend. Once you get the hang of it, you can begin experimenting with other formulas.
• The brighter the color, the more skin problems – like dry patches or blemishes – will show.
• Add a drop of moisturizer to vivid or bright cream blushes to mute the shade.
• Apply cream, gel or liquid blushes before foundation and after powder.
• Invest in a good blush brush. The little ones that are packaged with some blushes are usually poor quality and don't have a long enough handle to apply the product properly.