Blushing Beauty

August 9, 2012

 Even on the most exhausting days, blush makes me feel — and look! — alive. It can give you a glow, make you look like you’ve enjoyed a bit of sun and 100 percent, perks up your whole face.  After testing quite a few over the years (my cheeks/cheekbones can be quite picky!), here are my favorites that have gotten rave reviews from others, too.

 

 

Tarte Amazonian Clay (lasts all day. My favorite shade: amused!)|| Nars in Orgasm  (a classic cult favorite for a good reason) || Maybelline Bouncy Blush (My latest, super affordable obsession! TAGG tip: use your finger, gently rub it and apply to your face, don’t dig into the pot) || Benefit Posie Tint (dot this liquid blush on your face and rub in quickly; takes a few times to get used to and then wow! major love) || Cover Girl Cheekers (popular beauty buy under $5!)

 

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  • Thechicsheet.net

    Thanks for sharing! I love a good glow ;)

    XX,
    Miranda

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Same here! Brights my whole face to life.

  • http://www.mixmatchfashion.com/ Tara

    I love Nars blush!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Right? I’ve totally discovered the value in investing with blush thanks to Nars.

  • http://twitter.com/PPFGirl PennyPincherFashion

    Love this post – Benefit & NARS are some of my favorites too! :)

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Woohoo, knew you’d appreciate a good beauty post! 

  • RealGirlGlam

    I currently use the tare blush and I love it! It’s super easy to layer the color and its lasts a lot longer than most blushes.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Totally agree. Love how the color really lasts instead of going MIA in a few minutes.

  • http://twitter.com/nikkim602 Nichole

    Dandelion from Benefit is one of my faves

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Really? Will definitely have to check it out. Thanks!! 

  • graceatwood

    I’m a big fan of blush.  I personally love NARS Gaiety lately.  Looks florescent pink in the compact, but goes on rosy.  I also love all of Benefit’s stains (Benetint, PosieTint, and Cha Cha Tint..) and recently (from the fashion show) fell in love with Elizabeth Arden’s cream blush in Nectar.

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Remember you mentioning Gaiety; almost positive it’s on my “Sephora” notes list on my phone to check next time I’m in! :)  

      • graceatwood

        It’s so so good. You must try it!

  • C. Reed

    I always use blush.. and am a fan of cream blush. It’s hard to find, lately!!!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Definitely worth checking out the Maybelline option… it’s like a quasi cream blush and the price absolutely cannot be beat.

  • http://www.vmacandcheese.com/ victoria | vmac+cheese

    Niiiice use of a brush. I mean, blush. Or do I? ;)  

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      LOL, this has had me giggling all day. 

  • http://hemsforher.com/ Hems for Her, a.k.a. Katie

    I love Nars Orgasm. People try to tell me all blush is the same and it’s too expensive, but I beg to differ. It goes on so much smoother and the color is buildable and it lasts at least a year!

    • http://twitter.com/AvgGirlsGuide The Avg Girl Guide

      Completely agree! It was the first blush I “invested in” and couldn’t be happier with the results. Always one to go back to.

  • http://www.violapearl.com/ Amber Presley

    Blush always seems to come off so quickly on me…so love the Tarte tip. I have also always wanted to try Posie. Maybe a liquid would work well for me!

  • http://littleblacksweats.com/ littleblacksweats.com

    Anything NARS.  The colors are almost ethereal.

  • http://twitter.com/stylemethrifty Style Me Thrifty

    I’m addicted to that Maybelline Bouncy Blush. I mainly bought it because of the name (Bouncy!? How fun!), but I was pleasantly surprised with the look and feel. I’m convinced cream blushes last longer than powders, too. Plus this one is cheap! ~Madeline

    • Alyson

      LOL, I totally agree… bouncy is so fun and definitely a selling point!

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