Maybe it’s the Southerner in me, but blush is my “instant pretty” and I have been known to go a little overboard with it from time to time. I’ve learned that less is more, especially if you have the right color for your skin tone.
Here are some of my favorites for everyday:
NARS BLUSH IN ORGASM: Ok, somewhat offensive name aside, this blush has been one of my favorites for a long time and I swear it looks amazing on everyone.
bareMINERALS BLUSH IN FRUIT COCKTAIL: I love to use this super pink blush when I have more of a tan because the contrast really makes your cheekbones stand out.
BENEFIT BENETINT LIP AN CHEEK STAIN: Some people are scared off by stains, but they’re much easier than you think! Before I apply my foundation I just apply three vertical lines to my cheekbone and blend QUICKLY. This sets fast and will last all day long. You can even put some on your lips and people will think you just ate a cherry popsicle!
MALLY BEAUTY 24/7 ILLUMINATING BLUSH IN DEEP: This one of my most recent favorites and I absolutely love it, especially for summer. You just blend the glow (the color on the left) on to your cheekbones and then swirl a little blush (color on the right) on top for a super natural look that will also last you throughout the day.
NARS BLUSH IN GAIETY: When I first saw this blush at the NARS counter my friend, Cassie, and I laughed because it looked like a color only Barbie could pull off. After trying it, I fell in love and use this any day that my skin is feeling (for lack of better words) “blah.” I promise, it’s not nearly that pink after you apply it to your cheeks and it gives your face a healthy glow.
Do you have any favorites that I need to try? Leave it in the comments!
You should try NARS Douceur! It’s the perfect matte soft pink blush, and the best word I have to describe it is “appropriate”. It works with every look, all the time! It’s a must-have!
I love the NARS orgasm and also Benefit’s Lip and Cheek stain. I must be a southern girl inside because I love blush and tend to go a little overboard sometimes… lol
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Bobbi Brown in Coral Calypso got summer and Pale Pink year round!
Arbonne has amazing blushes that last forever! As a consultant, I purchased mine back in October and it still looks like I just bought it. You use such a small amount, it goes very far. Also, their bronzer is amazing!!! The bonus of their products: NO animal by-products, chemicals, or fragrances are used to make them. They are all natural.
I’ve been meaning to try the Nars blush in Orgasm for a while, this will definitely be my next makeup purchase! Thanks!
I love liquid blush! Especially Make For Ever’s colors! They stay are really well and easy to apply!
The Little Black Book for Shopaholics:
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I love ELF’s HD Blushes. I use Headliner. It’s very pigmented, so you only have to use a dot’s worth. It blends out easily and lasts all day! I, too, am the Southern girl that loves some blush 🙂
NARS Orgasm is one of my favorites! I think we can all go overboard on blushes lol..
xo,
Sincerely Miss Ash
I have no problem spending money to look good. I’ve tried them all.. And my favorite by far is cover girl – sophisticated sable. It’s around 7.99$ and the best! You have to try it, you have nothing to loose:)
All of the bareMINERALS blushes are amazing. I love “Hint”, a pretty mauvey pink, and “Laughter”, a beautiful peachy coral, also. I bought “Fruit Cocktail” after seeing your interview with Possessionista and now I can’t live without those blushes!
I would love to be able to afford more expensive blushes, but I can’t all the time as a broke college student. So I’ve sort of fallen in love with blushes by E.L.F. They are super blendable, give a healthy glow, and last really well. The packaging looks like NARS! They also look really bright in the compact but don’t go on like that. I have like 4 colors now because they are only–get this–$3. I swear the duo bronzer/blush called St. Lucia is an exact replica of NARS orgasm but less shimmery, you should try it. Also, Kat Von D’s new blushes are really nice!
I love:
Mac dainty
Nars cactus flower (cream blush)
Nars deep throat
Mac posey
And soooo many more. 🙂
LOVE NARS “Deep Throat”. It looks good on anyone! I’m also a fan of Orgasm and Gaeity! I wear them all the time! Another good go-to is MAC’s Springsheen 🙂
I love Nars orgasm too! Another favorite of mine in NYX Peach. It is a lovely pink that I swear looks good on everyone. I also really like Stila’s convertible color in Camilla. It is a cream blush and can also be used as a lipstick.
You should try Trish McEvoy, liquid face color! It’s amazing!
Emily~ you MUST try Dior Rosy Glow blush… I am blonde as well with very similar coloring to you and know you will love it!
Love NARS blushes!! Also, what earrings are you wearing? I love them!
You look so beautiful! I will have to try some of these blushes! : )
Kayla
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You should try the Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes, they are crazy pigmented and have amazing colors! I recommend the colors Tipsy, Amused, and Blissful!
“Ok, somewhat offensive name aside, this blush has been one of my favorites for a long time and I swear it looks amazing on everyone.” Hilarious! I just wonder who figured out the color of an orgasm! Awkward!
Will you do a vlog of your blush application and blush brush techniques?
You should post some videos on how you apply your makeup, you always look so polished… Your blush is beautiful, mine tends to look too natural (non existent) or Raggedy Anne!
I am OBSESSED with that NARS blush. It is by far the best one I have ever used!
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Chanel Rose Bronze is a lovely warm pink!
bareMinerals: The Aphrodisiac! It’s my favorite at the moment, and will be hard to beat!
Favorite cream: Youngblood’s cream in Taffeta (The perfect baby pink that makes your cheeks glow every so slightly. The very very best.)
Favorite stick: NARS Multiple in Riviera(for that rosy cheek look that makes you look like you’ve just run around or on a cool crisp autumn day)
Favorite powder: For long wear, Tarte Dollface (if I know I’ll be out all day and night like on a day trip); for everyday, MAC Dainty (pink) and NARS Orgasm (peach) and NARS Madly (nude)
If you want to treat yourself to a luxury blush (which I rarely buy since they’re so expensive), Chanel’s “In Love” is beautiful. It looks kind of meh in the compact but it’s beautiful on everyone. It looks different on everyone.
The Body Shop Shimmer Waves gives the perfect glow! And you can save some money on eyeshadow (5 different shades). Then again I use all 3: Shimmer Waves, Benetint and NARS Orgasm.
TRY JANE IREDALE in ” Cotton Candy”
I love all your choices, too! Orgasm is a classic, I love what the peachy flecks of shimmer do to my skin 🙂 You should try Cargo’s waterproof blush in Ibiza. Perfect bright summer pink and it doesn’t wear off at the pool!
Pale pink by Bobbi Brown!!
You’ve gotta try Korres cheek butter! It’s the best cream blush I’ve tried — super blendable, natural looking, and lasts all day. It’s a winner!
I love NARS Orgasm!!!! You’re so gorgeous Em!!! Xoxo
Thanks for the tips Emily! I have been wanting to try Fruit Cocktail ever since you mentioned it in an interview a loong time ago! Looks like the prettiest color!
Check out Mary Kay Cream Blush!
I use Milani Baked Blush in Luminoso– it is a GREAT dupe for Nars Orgasm and only a portion of the cost (:
I’m currently loving Benefit Box O’ Powder in CORALista. It’s perfect for summer. I also LOVE the fact that it has some shimmer.
Mally’s illuminating blush duo is my FAVORITE thing in the world! I was so sad when I used all of mine up last month. Definitely going to ask for it for a birthday gift this year!! 🙂
Pale pink by Bobbi Brown ! Amazing !
I love Nars Orgasm too!! I have some red in my skin and I try to shy away from blushes in the pink family. This has been an excellent blush for me.
You must try Nars Outlaw paired with Benefit’s Dallas as a bronzer. A sweet friend of mine paired these for me (never would’ve picked it up otherwise because I’m usually a straight pink girl) and now it’s an everyday staple. I have similar skin tone to you and am blonde as well-TRY IT!!:) xo
I agree that the Nars blush in Orgasm is the best! Been wearing it for years and it makes “In Style” magazines best blush year after year!
Your makeup is beautiful. What colors are you wearing in the photo??!!
MAC Dame! Love it!
Bobbi Brown Pale Pink is the best everyday year round blush for almost every skin tone! LOVE IT!
I would love it if you did a makeup tutorial video!
You seem to have a lot of color. Do you tan, is ur skin tone that dark, spray tan or use self tanner? Ur skin is beautiful and looks always tan– jealous!
I couldn’t use blush for a long time because I couldn’t find one that worked with the red undertones in my skin. And then I discovered Nars Orgasm! It looks so good on anyone. I just picked up Fruit Cocktail after your recommendation and am loving it with my tan skin! It’s a great summer blush! Thanks Emily!
Try Cat Cosmetics…she has amazing blush that works for anyone. PLUS…you will love her lip glosses!
My daughter and I both like Benefit’s Dandelion blush. I love ALL of Tarte’s cheek stains. They re super easy to apply and last all day. The newest on, Awakening, is skintuitive. It is a different color on everyone. I also like the purple Dollface. It smells yummy, like gape bubblegum, and gives a lovely soft pink tint to your cheeks.
M.U.D cosmetics in Bubblegum!
Great blushes! I have to try fruit cocktail.. haven’t tried that one yet! I am obsessed with Benefit’s Posie Tint… great baby pink shade! 🙂 And I love Mercier’s Lotus Bloom and City Pink. They would look gorgeous on you!
Which color is it that you are wearing in this picture? It is so pretty!
Dior Rosy Glow blush … looks different on everyone and it is AMAZING!