We're all about the sun-kissed look in summer but as we approach autumn, it's time to dial things down for a more natural-looking glow. If you are after a new blush to enhance your complexion, we have selected some recent launches from a popular brands - including Nars. These formulas blend seamlessly into the skin for a subtle yet noticeable hint of colour.
As TV presenter Lisa Snowdon recently mentioned, applying a "youthful" creamy blush can take a few years off of your appearance and she loves using the new Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush , £38 - which contains skin-loving hyaluronic acid to visibly plump and lift cheeks. READ MORE: Jimmy Choo's 'luxury in a bottle' perfume has 15% off at LookFantastic for a limited time READ MORE: Nobody's Child has launched the dreamiest leopard print midi dress for autumn - and it's selling fast With seven shades available, the buildable formula offers 12 hours of wear. Pick shade Scene if you are after a soft, warm pink, or choose Future if you have fair skin.
We suggest applying this blush using a brush instead of the fingers. Another liquid brush we recommend is a twist on a cult classic: the Nars Afterglow Liquid Blush . Dubbed a "treat for cheeks", this lightweight, silky formula provides a natural-looking glow and blends without streaking.
It's also transfer-resistant. Dab a single coat of Orgasm , the brand's bestselling peachy-pink colour with golden shimmer, for a second-skin wash of colour on your cheeks. You can enjoy 20% off on LookFantastic and get it for £24.
40. Other than liquid formulas, we love Suqqu's new Blurring Colour Blush . At £40, the powder is easily buildable as the brand claims it contains "less oil to prevent powder particles from sticking to each other" - so you can expect a soft finish.
The gradient colours reflect the changing colours of the sky as it moves from dawn to dusk. Try Yuunami for a soft hint of pink, or Koinagare for a blossoming blush. Apply diagonally.
And lastly, the creme blush from Tata Harper is a nutrient-infused hybrid option - it can be used as a blush as well as a lip tint. Formulated with hydrating and antioxidant-rich oils, the ultra-blendable blush melts into the skin and leaves a "flawless, satin finish". Originally priced at £40, it's currently reduced to £26.
66 and has a high 4.85 average score out of five stars, with one saying the blush "does not stick" despite it being a cream texture. Another shared: "Both colours I have leave a really healthy flush that although not the most long-lasting, neither irritates my sensitive skin and the ingredients are as always excellent.
" But some weren't keen on the scented formula. It comes in seven colours including a shimmer champagne-gold..
