Colour is back, thank god: flushed cheeks made a comeback in the latest round of international fashion weeks, which means that once the warmer weather comes about, hopefully more people than usual will feel adventurous about going for the rose or berry tones themselves. That being said, now's as good a time as any for a refresher on what blush would work well on you, and we're not just talking about your choice of shade either. From consistencies to application methods, here's a quick primer on how to look dewy and gentle as opposed to inflamed.
Oily skin seems like a punishment during the warmer months because powders don’t stick and cream blushes tend to congest pores or move around, but that’s where the cheek stains come in. Though the name has unpleasant, dirt-related connotations, lip and cheek stains and actually uniquely handy because they’re often sheer and easy to control while building colour. The one-tone look is rather trendy right now — you know, when your eyelids, cheeks and lips are all dressed by the same product but to varying intensities — but even besides that, cheek stains aren’t too heavy on the skin and consequently are great for the daytime. The Body Shop’s Lip and Cheek Stain ($16) is affordable, flattering on most skin tones and purse-friendly to boot.
