Who doesn’t love a little cheeky action? We’re a nation of blush lovers, we just slick a little on our cheekbones and we’re off. All we need is blusher to instantly given our face a lift from looking dull and pale.
#TeamCoco are all about the blush, we’re into rose tones, golden tones, and some serious corals, and one thing is for sure we all have our go to shades. We’re guessing you know which suits your skin tone best, but here’s the thing, let us take you on a trip through our 4 current cheeky faves.
How to Make Blusher Love Work for Your Look?
Blusher Love is not only about finding a flattering colour. Where the product sits on the face can completely change the finished effect. Applying colour softly to the apples of the cheeks creates a fresh, youthful look, while blending slightly higher towards the temples can give the face a more lifted appearance. Start with a small amount and build gradually, especially with highly pigmented powders, as this gives you more control over the intensity and keeps the finish looking polished.
Choose the Right Finish for Your Makeup
The texture of your blush can also influence how natural or defined the result feels. Powder formulas work beautifully when you want controlled colour and easy blending, while softer cream textures can create a fresh, skin-like glow. Consider the rest of your makeup too. A luminous complexion may need only a subtle sweep of colour, whereas a matte base can handle a little more dimension. Blending the edges carefully helps blush, bronzer and highlighter sit together without any one product overpowering the look.
English Mineral Make Up
We are cheekbone gushing over EMM’s Matte Blush in Soft, with it’s addition of a complimentary mini kabuki brush. This shade is ideal when dusted lightly during the day for work, then adding more in the evening for a deeper colour. It sits on the skin like silk, feels smooth and gives the cheekbone a little definition.
Priced at £25, available online from English Mineral Make Up. There are 8 shades to choose from, we’re simply head over heels with the shade Soft.
Lavera
For a great addition to any cheekbone look no further than Lavera So Fresh Mineral Rouge Powder in Plum Blossom, it screams autumn. Lavera Mineral Rouge Powder provides a natural blush colour that is essential for a healthy looking complexion. Special minerals create a soft shimmer on the cheekbones, leaving skin looking healthy and fresh.
Priced at £12.90, available online from Pravera. There are 4 shades to choose from and we love Plum Blossom, and Pink Harmony comes a close second.
PÜR Cosmetics
The outstanding earthy pigments of PÜR Cosmetics Universal Marble Powder in Spice are another level. For instant cheek appeal this rich powder can be used as an all over bronzer as just as a blush. Shea Butter and Vitamin E give added nourishment to the skin.
Priced at £22.95, available online from PÜR Cosmetics UK. There are 3 shades of Marble Powder, and we covet all of them!
W7 Cosmetics
For a super on-the-go blush we’re into W7 Cosmetics Matte Me Blush in Up Above for it’s all round fresh look. This soft light pink shade is a definite daytime staple, ideal for complimenting a shimmering highlighter.
Priced at £6.95, available online from W7 Cosmetics. There are 4 shades to this collection and we heart Up Above.
