Hourglass Cosmetics Aura Cheek Stain, $45
This water-based formula is enriched with Vitamin E and gives cheeks a gorgeous flush without making the skin look greasy or oily. Free of oil, fragrance, and phthalates, count this as you go to cheek stain come warmer weather and powders and creams prove to be too much on the skin.
M·A·C Cremeblend Blush, $19.50
M·A·C’s newest addition to its permanent collection starts creamy and stays creamy giving those who prefer not to use powder another option. Between full on rouge like your momma use to wear or a more subtle glow like at Thakoon’s spring 2011 show, their new Cremeblend blushes have just the right color no matter your skintone.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge For Lips And Cheeks, $24
Double duty beauty at your service! This cream-based formula serves well as a cheek color AND lip color, providing a sheer, stained finish. Be sure to moisturize skin first as you wouldn’t want the product to look flaky upon application.
Lancome Butterflies Fever Blush, $40
Lancome is no stranger to creating special blushes for their seasonal collections and for Spring 2011 they did not disappoint. This bowtie and the butterfly blush is a fun and feminine take perfect for the warmer weather. Most importantly, it’s wearable.
Guerlain ‘Blush G Serie Noire’ Powder, $67
Inside this smooth and shiny lacquered black lies a mix of four complimentary pinks all begging to be placed on the cheeks before a beautifully warm spring day. These healthy glow boosters harmonize perfectly to revive to give the skin a gentle but totally effective boost.
tarte natural cheek stain, $30
tarte cheek stains are always a warm weather favorite for me and I’d be a fool if I were tonot include it. Free of alcohol, they do not dry out your skin upon application nor do they clog pores. They’re infused with the tarte t5 super fruit complex™ - a blend of the five most active superfruits- and provide a healthy dose of natural antioxidants.
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Oh I think I just got a blush rush. The Guerlain powder looks interesting. Would have to say the Tarte is a must get.
Looks like we’re moving into spring colors here! I’m excited for warmer weather, sun, and colorful makeup. Although, dreary days haven’t stopped me from wearing my very pink blush.
Katie for Ouidad
I was just talking to a friend about how important blush is. I seriously hate leaving the house without a swipe on my cheeks. I think it’s because I’m black people pale and I need to add a bit of color to my cheeks so I don’t look undead. I need to try the Tarte cheek stain, I’ve been meaning to for months. Knowing it won’t clog my pores makes me even more desperate to try it!