Light Skintones
Pale complexions don’t have to miss out on having flushed cheeks. The key is to look for light pink powders that’ll add just a touch of colour and bring warmth to the face, without being too metallic on the shimmer scale.
Our picks:
A little bit of beige, a little bit of pink… this compact will give you just a kiss of colour, and is perfect for daytime wear. Try Revlon Highlighting Palette in Rose Glow, $26.95
Sweep this sugar-scented blush over cheekbones to give Rosie HW a run for her money. Try Benefit Face Powder in Rockateur, $51
It’s not a cheap purchase but the luxe packaging will have you wanting to show it off on any occasion. Go on, #treatyoself. Try Tom Ford Cheek Color in Frantic Pink, $87
Medium Skintones
Whether you’ve introduced a gradual tanner into your routine again or are blessed to have naturally olive skin, you should be on the lookout for a rosy blush flecked with fine gold dust.
Our picks:
This is definitely one of Laura Mercier’s best product launches to date. The four shades are just as mesmerizing in the compact as it is on cheeks. Try Laura Mercier Shimmer Bloc in Pink Mosaic, $60
You’d be cray-cray not to try this best-selling product and shade on yourself. Trust me, you won’t go back. Try Bobbi Brown Shimmer Brick Compact in Nectar, $72
Fearful of looking like a disco ball? Dip your toe into the rose-gold trend with a long-wearing blush that’s got just a hint of gold. Try Lancome Blush Subtil in Figue Espiegle, $74
Darker Skintones
Yes, it is possible for golden toffee skintones to pull off wearing blush! Give your bronzer a break and go for a dark pink product that’ll show better on cheeks.
Our picks:
This buy may be teensy in size, but it’ll last you yonks. Bonus: it even comes with a tiny mirror and brush. Try Bourjois Round Pot Blush in Lilas D’Or, $20
Sweep across the gorgeous colours to use on cheeks, or use the lightest shade on brow-bones for a sunkissed look. Try Clinique Sculptionary Cheek Contouring Palette in Defining Roses, $45
It may look scarily dark in the compact but this marbled blush is just the right shade to lightly tint darker skintones. Try Issada Mineral Baked Blush in Golden Ruby, $79
