The Beauty of Blush

Thanks to platforms like TikTok, makeup trends are moving faster than ever, rather than swaying with the seasons as they did in the past. But regardless of social media, the time of year, or occasion, blush is bigger than ever and it’s clearly here to stay. For the latest take, focus on the face placement and note your tones and texture…

Combine Colour

Whether you’re picking up powder blush or a crème formula, you can combine pinks and peaches for what’s been coined the Sunset Blush trend all over TikTok and take it as strong or subtle as suits you. Opt for peaches and pinks to layer a sunset look across your cheeks moving from your apples upwards, above your temples for higher than usual placement. We love the Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics Crème Blush Sticks in Pink Prosecco, Bellini and Parfait, plus the Pressed Mineral Blushes in Nectar and Blossom. Lastly, amp it up with a shimmering highlighter like Mineral Radiance for a sundown effect. 

Layer it Lower

Moving on to deeper shades of blush in your chosen formula, we’re bringing what’s been labelled ‘Boyfriend Blush’ to your attention if it’s not already on your radar. Recreating the post exercise flush of colour on your cheeks is the aim of the game, applying it lower, under the apples and across the hollows of your cheeks to achieve this specific look. Brush powder shades like Blossom onto your skin, building it up to a deeper hue, or blend in Mulberry or Tiramisu from the Crème Blush Stick range. 

Build on Your Bronzer

Also known as ‘Blonzer,’ as the name suggests, this blush technique is a mix of bronzer and blush, to take the sunkissed look we all know and love, one step further, to build an almost sunburnt look for Summer, sans skin damage.  The key? To opt for a deeper, richer shade with a close to red undertone (like Youngblood’s Tiramisu or Tangier), creating quite a contrast to your base, and brought across your nose and under your eyes. 

Trying the blush trend, or adding a highlighter? Check out the YB5 Brush or the YB7 Highlight Brush or apply with your fingertips for a melted into your skin effect. Want to see more? Look to global A-listers like @haileybeiber and @kyliejenner, who have championed this trend and local influencers, @onabeautybender and @chicontherunblog who are not only fans of the Youngblood Crème Blush Sticks, but show you them in action.