Beauty Tips: Six New Ways With Blusher

Nothing brightens your face better than blusher - and with a bit of insider knowledge it could become the hardest working product in your make-up bag . . .

INSTANT FACELIFT

EYE SHADOW

HIGHLIGHTER

Apply blusher higher than normal, about an inch under your eye. 

Then extend it out over your cheeks. It pulls everything up and gives you a youthful bloom. 

TRY: L’Oreal True Match Blush in True Rose, £7.69 (superdrug.com)

This works best with blusher sticks, especially those with a tiny touch of sparkle. 

Steer clear of bright pinks or strong reds and try soft, muted bronze shades. Apply directly to your eyelids using the tip of your finger — but use sparingly. 

TRY: Nars The Multiple         in St Barts, £29 (narscosmetics.co.uk)

If the shade is right, use blusher to highlight your browbones, cheekbones and bring a subtle sheen to your skin. Apply using an eyeshadow brush to your brows and blusher brush to the tops of your cheeks and forehead. 

TRY: Diorblush Glowing Color Powder Blush in Paradise Pink, £28 (boots.com).

RADIANCE BOOSTER

LIPSTICK

BRONZER

Works best with gel blushers. Mix a tiny amount with foundation. 

For skin in good condition, blend with day-cream and skip the base. 

TRY: Pixi Cheek Gel in Natural, £12.50 (asos.com)

This trick cuts down on space in your make-up bag. 

Apply carefully to your cheeks, avoiding smudges and pat the residue on to your lips. 

TRY: Benefit                      Cha Cha Tint, £24.50, (benefitcosmetics.co.uk)

Pick a coppery tone. For a natural look, apply to forehead, cheeks, across the bridge of your nose and sweep across your neck and décolleté. 

TRY: MyFace Cosmetics R&B Blusher in              Sul’Tan Of Swing, £9.99 (myfacecosmetics.co.uk)