How to: Perfect Cream Blush

I love blush, period! But I REALLY love cream blush. The dewy, fresh, youthful glow... Cream blush definitely does something magical to the skin! Here are my top tips for perfect and easy cream blush application;

• Cream blushes apply best over bare skin or liquid foundation – and even better when the liquid foundation is still slightly damp AND before powder. If you apply after your powder the cream will stick to it and look blotchy.
• Smile and begin at the apples of the cheeks, then work out towards the hairline. Make sure you leave most of the colour at the apple and blend out edges well.
• You can use fingers or a brush, whatever you’re comfortable with. Some cream products work better with a brush (generally one with synthetic bristles), others apply better with fingers. Those that are more tacky like MAC blushcremes and Stila Convertible Color work better with finger application. The warmth of the fingertip helps melt the product into the skin, which can then be blended with a brush. Cream to powder blushers apply better with a brush.
• It’s really easy to build the intensity of a cream blush and it layers really well to create a seamless flush of colour. If you want your blush to last all day, or if it’s not overly pigmented, layer two or three applications. Leave to dry/settle for a minute then set with some loose powder.
• For extra glow, layer over a cream or liquid highlighter.

Favourite cream blushers:

Stila Convertible Trio in Warm – contains Gerbera, HoneySuckle and Camellia. £23 ASOS here

Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Pink £6.99 here

MAC Blushcreme in Lady Blush – my all time favourite, which is sadly discontinued.

Favourite cream applicators:

MAC Duo Fibre 130 – The synthetic bristles transfer the product and the natural ones help to blend out. £29 here

Real Techniques Expert Face Brush – the short, firm bristles really help to buff the product into the skin. £9.99 here