Blush has not been part of my makeup routine for quite some time. I was more interested in looking like a freshly glazed donut à la Glossier, using a cream highlighter and bronzer. But when temperatures turn cold, my complexion starts to look ghostly. I was overdue for a bright, pick-me-up.
At first glance Marc Jacobs Air Blush looks heavy in pigment but I’m so glad I gave it a try. This blush is probably one of the few that looks flattering yet natural-looking. More importantly, I look awake when I’m wearing this blush (because there’s nothing worse than looking tired and pale at my 9-to-5).
As much as I love a good cream or gel blush, I’ve always been a powder devotee when it comes to my rouge. With warmer temperatures right around the corner, Le Métier de Beauté The Cheeky Chic Kaleidoscope has me all giddy for spring. I’ve been alternating daily between these two shades in the scope: Velvet Underground, a pure matte salmon-pink; and Dali, a pure matte classic pink. Both of these shades are primed with a base of pure white (which is why it lays on skin with brightness and clarity). Ondine, is a silky matte beige-nude (a pretty bronze for summer) and Electra, is a sheer gold luminizer. When I’m not in a rush to primp, I like to apply Electra on the tops of my cheeks for a shimmery finish. (Side note: I stumbled upon this really helpful guide on Pinterest on how to apply blush according to your face shape.) If you’re unsure how these shades will look on your complexion, I highly recommend visiting the Le Métier de Beauté counter at Neiman Marcus and spending some quality time with their experts. I always leave with a bevy of samples and a Parisian chic makeup look.
You may remember from my summer makeup essentials post that I like to layer a cream blush under my powder formula. I had been using a drugstore brand that wasn’t necessarily disappointing but just not quite a must-have. Benefit Cosmetics recently sent me their latest makeup concoction and I’m super pleased with the results. Majorette Booster Blush is a cream-to-powder compact with a pink-peach shade and a refreshing peach and pomegranate scent. How you wear this blush is simple: twirl with your fingertips or blush brush and blend onto the apples of your cheeks for a peachy glow. Layer with your favorite blush for a long-wearing finish. Benefit never disappoints with their creative packaging and I’m more than impressed with this blush. It’s a little on the pricey side but it’s totally worth every penny if you crave long-wearing flushed cheeks.
When it comes to my summer beauty routine, I like to keep things low-key but fresh and glow-y. I love indulging in a few luxe makeup products each season and my new YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush is the perfect way to splurge. This air-whipped, two-in-one formula highlights your best assets with a matte finish. Cream based blushes last so much longer than powder formulas too. In this post I’m wearing Fuchsia Desinvolte which I promise, is not as intense as it looks. Just swirl the applicator on the apples of your cheeks and blend quickly. If you’re looking for high impact lip color, dab the applicator and if you want a sheer finish, swipe a thin layer on your lips for a pretty pout.
Got a case of the winter blues? I’m right there with ya sista. An all too short long weekend down south is making me realize how desperate I am for warmer temperatures. Lucky for us, Clinique Cheek Pops blush channel will lift your mood… and your complexion. The Cheek Pops are available in four shades: Ginger Pop, Peach Pop, Berry Pop, and Plum Pop. Right now I’ve been switching between Berry Pop and Plum Pop, both wearable shades for day or night. I swirl my Real Techniques Blush Brush a few times and swipe on my cheekbones and temples for a pretty “just pinched” glow. If I want to amp up my look, I layer first with NARS Illuminator in Copacabana to prolong my glow. These Cheek Pops were formulated with a smooth liquid that slowly transformed as a distinct powder through a slow baking process but the results are pretty impressive. It’s lightweight in texture like a powder, but has the staying power of a cream blush. Clinique calls it patented technology, I call it flower power.
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