According to Bobbi Brown, founder of Jones Road Beauty, applying a blush with your fingertips is a perfectly valid technique used to achieve a more natural look. She recommends using the smallest amount of product needed before gently patting the blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blending it towards your hairline. Any leftover product can be used across the nose. I have a Rose Pink at home and another in my purse. The color is more of a neutral color and not as rosy as the name suggests, but it is very subtle and flexible. The blush lasts through sweating for me. I think you can wipe it off if you want to, but doesn't just swipe away instantly like some others, so I think the durability is moderate+. And remember, the great thing about cream blush is that they are very easy to correct. “If you find you have gone a bit heavy, then take your concealer or foundation brush you’ve used to apply your base, and lightly go over your blush to tone it down a bit,” says Lisa. How to apply the best cream blush

GLAMOUR-approved: The second I applied it on my skin, this blush felt instantly smooth and hydrating, which is great when it comes to blending it out. I also regularly use it as cream eyeshadow and always finish the look off by dabbing the product onto the centre of my lips. I'm a big fan of the formula and the consistency, but what I most enjoy about this blush is its versatility. Another winning asset? Their buildability allows you to truly customize your cheek color to suit your mood, from a natural makeup look to a more sculpted and contoured '80s makeup effect. Dab me on, build me up + blend me out for a flushed-from-within cheeky moment. Can't get enough? Dab me on your pout for a flattering lip tint.Don’t get us wrong; powder blushers will always have a place in your makeup bag. They tend to be longer-lasting and are a great option if you have oilier skin. But their longevity can come with a double-edged sword, especially in summer when they can feel cakey and heavy on the skin. Cream blush is also a great option for those that are perhaps a little wary of blusher. This clever, understated formula benefits from both the fresh, featherlight feel of a gel with the unyielding staying power of a cheek stain. The hybrid gel-cream texture is ridiculously easy to apply and effortless to blend, even when applying on top of other makeup—no chance of pilling or caking. What is so appealing is the soft-focus, airy, 'like you but better' effect this blusher creates. Honest Beauty’s skincare is loaded with naturally-derived, skin soothers such as jojoba and green tea seed oil alongside brightening ingredients. Everything is formulated without SLS or synthetic fragrances. What's poppin'? This cushiony, blendable lip and cheek color melts seamlessly onto skin with punchy pigments that build from sheer to saturated for a breathable, healthy-looking flush. P.S. We recommend applying it with your fingertips.

There are a few different ways to get your cream blush on once you’ve found it. The most common is to apply it straight onto the apples of the cheeks and blend it out using either your fingers or a brush. “This will plump up your face and looks very youthful,” says Lisa. Or you can place it a little higher along your cheekbones. “When I’m working in this area, I actually like to apply the blusher down the cheekbones, rather than up. I start towards the top of the ear or wherever I want the blush to hit, and then work it down towards the cheek. It gives a softer finish and avoids that blob of product placement that you can sometimes get.” Of course, both Sheeva and Ninni agree that all of this goes out the window if you're going for a bolder look. This will be a great excuse to go for brighter shades, so have fun and see what suits you best. How to apply a cream blush? Customers are saying: Goes on well on top of foundation and powder bronzer, stays well on the cheek and adds glow to the whole face, suitable for both winter and summer. Great for mature skin.

If you have a warmer complexion, Sheeva Fallahi, Beauty Editor at LookFantastic, recommends going for warmer shades of blush, including “golden peaches and corals." On the flipside, those that have fair skin with a pink undertone would benefit from choosing “cooler pinks such as soft roses and mauves.”