20170912

Barely Blushed


Whether you're wearing a bold lip and don't want to look too over-the-top or you're going for a minimal makeup look, everyone needs a go-to blusher that adds a little 'something' but still looks really subtle. These are the ones that always do the trick for me...

Sleek Blush in Suede | £4.99 | This is a really lovely, affordable matte blusher that's perfect for a warm-toned minimal blusher look on my skin. It blends really nicely and the texture gives a true matte finish that wears well without being drying and the pigmentation level is perfect for everyday wear. The shade itself is a muted brown-peach nude tone.

Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso | £10 | Luminoso is a YouTube favourite with good reason! (Though I'm not very impressed at how much these blushers have gone up in price as of late...) It has a formula that rivals Hourglass's (which we'll get to later) as it's so soft and adds a natural, luminous flush of light peach to the cheeks. It's a subtle look on me, however I do think it could look a little ashy on deeper skin tones.

Too Faced Love Flush Blush in Baby Love | £25 | This well-loved blusher within my collection has a matte look on the cheeks, though it does have a very slight sheen in the pan. It's peach and nude in colour but has slightly mauve undertones. The formula seems a little crumbly but I think that's what makes it apply to the skin so nicely. When I don't know what to wear or I'm in a rush I always reach for this because I just know it'll go with any look.

Glossier Cloud Paint in Dusk | $18 | This really is a unique liquid-cream blusher formula that really does give that watercolour wash of pigmentation. You only need a small amount and I just dab this out with my fingers for an incredibly natural look. It goes on smoothly and lasts pretty well, even on my combination skin. The shade is a peachy-brown nude that's perfect for when you want a hint of colour without overtly looking as though you have blusher on.

Tarte 12 Hour Amazonian Clay Blush in Exposed | $29 | This is such a hyped-up product and I can totally see why! It seems to suit quite a lot of different skin tones as well; I've seen people much paler than me who also swear by it. It's quite a true mauve colour that manages to avoid that ashy/washed-out/grey look on my skin tone. This is one of the few proper matte blushers to make it into this post as I find so many of the formulas out there too difficult to work with (which kind of defeats the purpose of a quick and easy throw-on blusher) however this applies so evenly and lasts incredibly well on me.

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure | £32 | I love the Hourglass blusher formula; it's actually more pigmented than you'd expect but the way it sits on the skin is just so natural! It gives that glow without any glitter at all so you're cheeks just look so radiant. The shade itself is a sort of mauve-y/plum tone, which is perfect as it brings colour to the face as opposed to some other mauve colours you come across that wash you out. It's so quick and easy to apply and really long-lasting too. It just adds that little hint of colour without stealing the show - swatches really don't do it justice!

Laura Geller Baked Blush n Brighten in Roseberry | £23 | When I want a pinky option or something that will work with a berry lip - this is a great option. It has a baked formula so there's a slight sheen running through this subtle pinky-purple tone. It blends really easily and applies evenly so it's perfect for adding a flush of colour in a few quick seconds.




Which products do you reach for when you want a natural blusher look?



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37 comments

  1. That Too Faced blush looks stunning!! I think it'd work well as yeah anytime you don't know what to do (like you said haha) cause it'd just go with everything! There is a Max Factor blush that does something similar in a mauve shade too!

    xx Sofia | SOFIAADOT

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  2. Baby Love and Exposed are going to be on my wishlist! Beautiful colors for sure. My favorite blush ever that goes with everything is MAC Blushbaby! xx

    Carolina's Makeup Life

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  3. Mood exposure is absolutely gorgeous xx

    www.coleoftheball.com

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  4. I've recently got out of the habit of wearing blush and I'm wanting to find a new one to start wearing it again, so great timing for this blog post! I really love the 'Exposed' blush from Tarte but I'm just not sure I can warrant spending that much on a single blush! Great post though, thanks for writing!

    Shannon | Inasense Beauty
    https://inasensebeauty.blogspot.co.uk/

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    1. It's pretty much that kind of 'no blusher' blusher look in a product haha xx

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  5. These are all such beautiful blushes I love peachy blushes

    Candice | Beauty Candy Loves

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  6. I am totally loving these blushes in your lineup and many of them will be my typical choice. I am still lusting after owning a single Hourglass Blush (I already have the palette) and it's totally true that they are more pigmented than they look. Thanks for sharing babes...xx

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  7. Milani Luminoso is a stunner and such a classic! And I really need to start using my Hourglass blushers again!

    Shireen⎜Reflection of SanityBurberry Beauty & More Giveaway

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  8. I'm definitely someone who loves a subtle blush, hence why Luminoso is probably my favourite blusher EVER! I really want to try out the Glossier Cloud paints, they are so intriguing! xx

    www.iridescentplaces.com

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    1. They're unlike anything else I've ever tried! xx

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  9. Definitely bookmarking this post as I love Sleek Suede and now love Tarte Exposed thanks to your recommendation so going to invest in more of these kinds of blushers. That Milani one looks gorgeous!

    The Makeup Directory

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  10. I'm a huge fan of Tarte's blushes, and Exposed is such a beautiful shade! I got a different color as a gift with purchase but would love to add more shades to my collection!

    Jenny | Geeky Posh

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  11. The Glossier cloud paint looks so lovely! I'm really not a blush person but like a cream blush as they can look a bit more subtle. Can't wait for them to arrive in the UK!

    Emma xx
    emmajtaylor.co.uk

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    1. Definitely one of my top recommendations from them :) xx

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  12. I really want to try the Too Faced and Tarte ones, they look to die for!

    Danielle xx
    http://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/

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  13. I don't wear blusher but this post really makes me want to buy one !
    https://afrenchgirlsthoughts.blogspot.fr

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  14. I love Mood Exposure, it might be my favorite blush ever! I love the look of Baby Love and Exposed as well, mauvey shades are perfect for autumn x

    www.beautyfromkatie.blogspot.com

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    1. I wear all 3 of them so much around this time of year! xx

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  15. Love the Too Faced swatch.

    www.upyourvlog.com

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  16. I'm a huge fan of the Miliani Baked Blush. It's sooo inexpensive while still super easy to blend. Love it!
    Teenage Wayfarer

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    1. Definitely one of my top drugstore blusher formulas! xx

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  17. All of the powders from Hourglass are amazing! K x
    http://www.highstreetcoutureblog.com/

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  18. I love the Tarte blusher in Exposed and how it can built up too x

    franklyflawless.com

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  19. I haven't got any blusher in these subtle tones, and I really do need one! I'd use it for quick everyday looks. The Tarte blusher is my favourite shade of them all, it looks very autumnal - all that we need right now for the upcoming season!

    Julia x
    Last Post: PARIS - The Hidden Parc de Bagatelle | http://juliaspeaksbeauty.blogspot.co.uk/2017/09/paris-hidden-gardens-of-bagatelle.html

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  20. We definitely have the same taste when it comes to blushes. These all look gorgeous! I'm planning to pick up Dusk very soon.

    Nicole | The Glam Surge

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  21. Tarte Exposed is a shade I've wanted to get my hands on for ages now, it's absolutely gorgeous! x

    Gemma Louise

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  22. Love these kinds of shades for autumn!
    Philippa x

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  23. I need a new blusher I haven't had one now for like... months!

    Lauren x Huggled

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  24. These are all gorgeous shades! I only Luminoso out of these. I love the look of suede and the too faced one, I will check those out xx

    www.lpagebeauty.com

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  25. Suede is one of my all time fave blushers too. I definitely need to try the Tarte one at some point. I'm all about that. You should try No.7 Honey - its my go-to nude blusher xxx
    UmmBabyBeauty

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  26. Thank you for all your comments :) xx

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  27. I tend to go for more out-there blushes lately, but when I'm ever in the mood for barely-there blush, I find that Benefit Dandelion and MaxFactor Creme Puff blush in Nude Mauve are perfect!

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