There’s nothing more dull that having a flat complexion after putting on your makeup. And before contouring and highlighting came into the picture, the only thing we depended upon were our pretty blushes. There’s just something about adding a pop of color in your cheeks, in whatever shade, that completes your look even without much. It’s a vital part of your makeup routine, that’s why even after contouring, you have to layer on a good amount of blush on the apples of your cheeks.
Through the years there have been a lot of standout blushes that changed the makeup game for many. Here’s our list of the top high-end blushes that you should have in your collection like, RIGHT NOW:
Nars Orgasm ($30)
We’ll start off with an iconic blush with a popular name and an even more popular performance. Nars did a great job mixing the beautiful rosy pink shade with a bit of a shimmer of gold. Believe us, no matter what skin tone you have, this one’s gonna make you look snatched.
Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Blush in Iridescent Flash ($38)
Hourglass Cosmetics impressed us with the soft application of this magenta blush, because who would want harsh-looking blush, right? The Ambient Lighting Blush in Iridescent Flash’s secret ingredient: the swirls of peach highlighter added to the blush.
Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Yacht Lyfe ($25)
Fabulous, convenient, and pretty. These are the words we’ll use to describe Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Yacht Lyfe. This one does not only have a good color, but an even greater smooth application not only on the cheeks, but on the lips and lids as well. (Yes, you can use it as an eyeshadow and lipstick!)
Charlotte Tilbury ‘Cheek to Chic’ Swish & Pop Blush in Love Is The Drug ($40)
Mixing and matching is easier with Charlotte Tilbury ‘Cheek to Chic’ Swish & Pop Blush in Love Is The Drug. Depending on your mood or how you’re dressed, this one gives you the options of two colors that can be mixed for a nice combination.
Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer in 06 ($63)
There’s nothing subtle about Giorgio Armani’s bold red Fluid Sheer Blusher in 06. Aside from the bold red shade, this one has a beautiful shimmer that leaves your skin radiant and glowing.
Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Lush & Libido ($42)
How can we say no to this powder-to-cream-like blush when huge makeup artists have this as a staple in their makeup kit? You know the drill: if makeup artists love it, it’s worth your penny.
BECCA Mineral Blush in Flowerchild ($32)
Becca’s blushes are too beautiful that we wanted to include everything here. We settled for our favorite, but we kid you not—it’s the best among them. This one has a fantastic peachy pink hue with a warm tone to it, finally giving a golden sheen when exposed to the sun. Ah, what a beaut!
Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Dollface ($29)
If you haven’t heard, beauty gurus go ga-ga over Tarte’s 12-Hour Blushes, especially this gorgeous shade: Dollface. Its fabulous formula sticks on the skin for a long time that you know you’d always have that cute flushed look even after dark.
That sums up our top high-end blushes! As blush lovers ourselves, we’re pretty sure we did a great job coming up with this list. And if you’re even a bit doubtful about that, try them for yourself and you’ll know why we stock up on these babies!
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