Blushing Beauty

Since the days of ancient Egypt, women have been using blush to capture the glow of beauty and youth. Unfortunately our glamorous ancient ancestors had to rely on sticky crushed berries to stain their cheeks for that luminous look. But lucky for us, we can get our hands on all the blushes and bronzers we want by simply walking down to the drugstore and browsing through the many products dedicated to that perfect cheeky glow. However, one major drawback to this plethora of product we now have is selection. While our ancient beauty-loving sisters only had a few shades with which to make due, the overwhelming number of products promising us that fresh, youthful glow is enough to make us envy the one-size-fits all berry-based blush of our ancestors. To help simplify the confusion, we’ve narrowed the field down to the three best blushes and bronzers on the market. So sit back and relax as we present you with our top findings for your desired chic cheek look.

Best for a natural looking flush:
Pinch Your Cheeks by Origins

This liquid-based blush is great for girls who desire a natural, yet sexy feminine glow. Just like to the name says, it will give your cheeks a natural color, looking as if they’ve just been pinched. The sheer formula is great for a daytime glow. It won’t overpower even the lightest of skin tones, yet delivers enough color to make skin tones of all colors glow with sheer radiance.

Where to find it:
ORIGINS
6801 Hollywood Blvd., B1-117
Hollywood, CA 90028

Best for a luminous glow:
Good Glowing by Mark/Avon

This blush is a dream to wear, with the smooth, soft powder delivering a perfect application every time. It gives your cheekbones an amazing glow that looks like it radiates from within. With seven great colors to choose from, you’ll surely find the one to suit your skin tone. Some offer more shimmer, while others are a more natural matte, but all of them will give you that great springtime warmth that oozes femininity and youth.

Where to find it: www.meetmark.com

Best for a bronzed goddess glow:
Poudre d’Orient by Guerlain

If you’re the kind of girl that craves a golden glow at all times of the year, this blush will surely deliver. This powder bronzer will highlight your cheeks bones and deliver a “˜just got back from the Bahamas’ look. The sexy shimmer in this product makes it great for a night on the town, too. It gives a great overall sheen, but will not leave you looking too sparkly or overdone. Poudre d’Orient will provide you with a safe and beautiful way to maintain that golden radiance the whole year through.

Where to find it:
NORDSTROM
189 The Grove Drive
Los Angeles, CA 90036