KEY POINTS:
I'm starting to think blusher would be my desert island product. A healthy, naturally flushed look covers a multitude of faults, so even if you're feeling peaky, the wonder of blush is that no one will know.
1 Estee Lauder After Hours Brilliant Shimmer All-Over Powder
$85
Seems a shame to ruin the perfect symmetry of the tri-colour, but here goes. Strictly speaking, this is an illuminator but does a lovely job enhancing and playing up cheekbones as well as the decolletage and forehead - wherever you want a little attention. Pretty.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
2 Clinique Smoldering Plum Blushing Blush
$52 for 6g
This way for a natural flush. So long as you blend this colour carefully until you get a hint of warmth, this one will suit most people. Great for coming into winter too. And you get a brush to boot for emergency out-and-about situations.
From selected department stores and pharmacies.
3 Nars Orgasm Blush
$79 for 4.5g
Yes, it's a salacious name but goodness it's worth the titter in the ladies loos. Orgasm, the colour, comes in a wonderful slimline compact, meaning it can travel everywhere with you. Good job too, as this sheer colour is the right side of warm to give a healthy glow all round. Good for beginners who don't trust blusher implicitly as it's actually hard to overdo it with this, given the sheer touch. A real honey.
From Mecca Cosmetica.
4 Smashbox O-glow Microcirculating Cheek Color
$40 for 15ml
This gel goes on clear and - before your very eyes - transforms itself to the perfect shade you were always meant to blush. Needs a drum roll. Amazing stuff.
Ph 0800 SASS BC for stockists.
5 Yves Saint Laurent 2 Pop Blush Stick
$112 for 10g
Swirls of strawberry and raspberry colours not only look enchanting, they are all about giving a natural glow to cheeks. The stick blush makes application a doddle. Dab a little on to the apple and blend for a cute, fresh look.
From selected department stores and pharmacies from March 17.
