When it comes to spring and summer beauty, it's all about color. One year it may be a focus on bronzers, and another it might be lipgloss, but one can never go wrong by sweeping a fresh, new blush across the cheeks. The following list of the top five blushes to help find the perfect shade for summer.
Orgasm by Nars
Orgasm by Nars is the winner of so many beauty awards it is hard to keep count. In 2007, it was selected as an Allure Magazine Reader's Choice award winner, and it carries a “Best of Sephora” title as well. Provides a subtle peachy-pink hue and just enough shimmer to make any skin type look radiant.
Petunia Convertible Color by Stila
This blush is perfect for those who like range in their blush. Stila Convertible Color is a cream-based product making it easy to blend on even the driest skin types. Additionally, the color can be applied sparingly for a sheer wash of color, or reapplied until the perfect depth is found. This blush can double as a lip color, which makes its compact easy for travel, and was named as a 2008 Best Beauty Buy by InStyle Magazine.
Raizin by MAC Cosmetics
Raizin is one of those blush shades that does wonders for darker complexions. Makeupalley.com members rate this blush high, awarding it 4.6 out of 5 “lippies” and an average of 94% report they would buy it again. Its matte formula perks up the skin, adding depth and color without adding shine or shimmer.
Benetint by Benefit
No list of the best blushes would be complete without Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics. This product is a cheek stain, and is entirely in liquid form, which means that less is definitely more. While it may take a little time to adjust to the consistency, Benetint provides the perfect pink, reminiscent of all things retro. This product also doubles as a lip stain, but make sure you apply a loving coat of lip balm first.
Girl's Day by Everyday Minerals
Everyday Minerals is one of the seeming millions of mineral makeup companies these days, and while they may not be as known as other brands, their products do set themselves apart. Girl's Day, one of more than 40 blush shades on their website easily lands a spot in the best blushes category. With all-natural ingredients (a maximum of six), this is a wonderful blush product for those who want to avoid any chemical dyes or synthetic ingredients. The coppery-pink hue brightens any complexion from the fairest fair to the darkest dark, and because it is a mineral powder, it can be easily mixed into a clear lipgloss or added to an eyeshadow for a monochromatic looks.
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