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How to Get the Most Natural Rosy Flush With a Super Bright Blush

March 16th, 2016 by Carolina Braina 13 Comments

YSL Kiss and Blush 05 Rouge Effrontée

Am I the only one who gets mesmerized by pretty colors?

Like, sometimes I go to Sephora just to have a look around (as if…!), and the next thing I know I’m exiting the store with a hot pink or bright coral blush in my shopping bag.

Beautiful? Very.

But nine times out of 10, too bright for my corpse-like winter complexion.

I mean, I can usually get away with powder products by using a very light hand, but when creams are involved, it’s not always that simple.

So, the sad fate of those poor impulse buys is to gather dust in my stash for at least one half of the year… Wait, did I just say “IS to gather dust”?? Sorry, I meant “WAS”.

Yes, “was”, because I’ve finally found a way to use those overly bright cream blushes to get the most natural rosy flush. If the situation I described above sounds even vaguely familiar, you may want to listen to this.

Before we start, go grab a pigmented cream blush of your choice, a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer and a beauty blender…

Got ’em?

Cool! Now, apply the blush on your cheeks using your fingers, without worrying about blending it out. I’m using YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in 05 Rouge Effrontée.

YSL Kiss and Blush 05 Rouge EffrontéeHow to Get a Natural Flush

Unless you purposely want to sport that Heidi look (I’m talking about the Girl of the Alps here, not the famous supermodel) or look like you’re going to an ‘80s party, now is the time to tone the blush down and blend it out a bit.

So, using your beauty blender, dab the foundation or tinted moisturizer on top of it (I’m using Chanel Perfection Lumière Velvet in shade B20) and anywhere else, and it’s important that you use dabbing motions, rather than swiping; otherwise, you’ll risk rubbing the blush off.

How to Get a Natural Flush

Now you’ve got that beautiful, lit-from-within, rosy glow. Just add concealer wherever you need it, a touch of gloss…

How to Get a Natural Flush
YSL Volupté Tint-in-Oil in 06 Peach Me Love on my lips and Deborah Milano 24 Ore Color Matte Eyeliner in 10 Bamboo on my eyes

…et voilà, you’re ready for spring!

Carolina Braina


Hey, ladies (and gents), it’s Carolina here, reporting live from Bologna, Italy, to bring you the latest and greatest in beauty from the good ol’ continent! For an extra dose of that timeless Italian glam with a touch of humor and self-irony (because, you know, laughter is the best makeup), come say hi at carolinapage.eu and Instagram.

How to Get the Most Natural Rosy Flush With a Super Bright Blush / Originally published March 16th, 2016

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  1. sarahc says

    March 16th, 2016 at 10:40 am

    I have the perfect blush that I never use! Thank you for talking me into getting a beauty blender, finally. I’ve wanted one and this is all the push I need.

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  2. Cherie says

    March 16th, 2016 at 11:16 am

    Great tip, thanks! Especially useful when you’re on the go!

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  3. Rachel Runyan says

    March 16th, 2016 at 1:08 pm

    This is a great trick for us fair-skinned ladies. I really love the bright blush with your mint green eyeliner. So pretty!

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  4. LindaLibraLoca says

    March 16th, 2016 at 1:15 pm

    You think you are corpse white? You should see my face at the moment! A great tip, Carolina, and I love that the earrings match your eyeliner, it is all about the details!
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  5. Icequeen81 says

    March 16th, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    cool idea will try it out

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  6. Erin says

    March 16th, 2016 at 2:11 pm

    I haven’t tried either of them!
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  7. Agata says

    March 16th, 2016 at 2:58 pm

    That’s a great tip! And you look beautiful and spring ready indeed.
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  8. Michou says

    March 16th, 2016 at 3:38 pm

    Ohhhh I love the rosy glow it gives you! I’m def going to try this!

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  9. Kiss & Make-up says

    March 16th, 2016 at 4:24 pm

    That very first step is just so darn SCARY, haha! It’s the moment that you just go ‘nope… this isn’t gonna happen… nooooooot gonna turn out well” But then it does! The result looks very natural indeed.

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  10. MizzJ says

    March 16th, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    So smart! I need to try this tip.
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  11. Chris25 says

    March 17th, 2016 at 4:29 am

    Simple, yet so effective! Great tip, Carolina.
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  12. Pavithra says

    March 17th, 2016 at 11:27 am

    I love how you used the beauty blender to tone down the blush! And Rouge Effrontee is now going back on my list. I hemmed and hawed and passed on it last year, but it looks so goood! Great post!
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  13. Adia says

    March 19th, 2016 at 8:57 pm

    LOVE the YSL blushes!

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