Blusher: Finding Your Perfect Flush

The Colour That Brings Your Face to Life

Blusher is one of those products that can make an extraordinary difference to your overall look - and yet so many women either skip it entirely or aren't quite sure they're using the right formula or shade for their skin. I completely understand why. Walk into any beauty hall and you'll be confronted with powders, creams, gels, stains, and everything in between, all in a dizzying rainbow of pinks, peaches, corals, and berries. Where on earth do you start?

As a professional makeup artist, I've been working with blusher since I was little - though I must admit my early attempts left me looking more like a clown with rosy red cheeks than anything you'd want to recreate! Over the years, I've learned exactly how different formulas behave on different skin types, which shades genuinely flatter each complexion, and how the right brush can transform your application from patchy to perfection.

In this chapter, I'll guide you through every type of blusher formula - from classic powder to modern gel stains - so you can choose the one that works best for your skin. I'll help you decode which shades will give you a natural, complementary glow versus a bolder pop of colour, and I'll share my professional brush recommendations for a flawless finish every time. Whether you're a blusher beginner or you've been wearing the same shade for years, this guide will help you find your perfect flush.