Makeup essentials: Cream blushes and bronzers
updated the 6 October 2015 à 23:38
We ditch powder-based products in favour of these sheer tints which are great to achieve just-been-pinched cheeks. Ultra-easy to apply and extremely versatile, here are our top 10 cream blushes and bronzers.
If you’re still attached to your old powder blushes and bronzers – let us try and convince you to make that all-important swap to cream formulas.
Easy to apply and super versatile, cream blushes and bronzers are a celebrity makeup artist’s secret weapon. It is a subtle, natural way to achieve a gorgeous healthy glow. Their long-lasting formulas will have you in tip-shop shape all day long, whether at the office, or the beach.
The beauty trend of models – for a no-makeup makeup look, apply a cream blush or bronzer over a sheer BB cream and finish with a dusting of powder. If you’re looking for a little more coverage, layer the product on your cheeks little by little – this makes sure you don’t over do it and end up with flushed schoolgirl cheeks.
How to apply?
A great pick-me-up for tired skin, cream blushes and bronzers are easy to blend – even for beginners. Simply dab a small amount of the product on to your cheeks and blend in an up-wards motion.
As for bronzers, apply a small amount of the product onto your cheekbones, jawline and forehead – blend with a synthetic brush for best results.
The great thing about these formulas? you can control how much, or how little you want to apply – so you can say goodbye to overly powdered cheeks.
What to look out for?
Even though cream blushes are practically foolproof, there are still some things you should watch out for. Make sure your skin is well-moisturised before application. Otherwise the product won’t have a smooth surface to glide on – leaving you with a streaky effect no matter how careful you are. Don’t try and wear cream blushes and bronzers over powder foundation, sorry ladies, the difference in textures just do not work together.
Available in a range of prices to suit any budget – these cream-based products will quickly become a makeup bag must-have!
Shannon Gallagher
