While some may argue that placement and technique are more critical considerations than colour and finish, matching the undertones of a blush to its wearer provides a foolproof look without having to think twice. With most Asian skin tending towards a yellow undertone, warmer shades are exceptionally flattering in drawing out and complimenting our natural flush for day-to-day wear.
Hourglass Vanish Blush Stick in Loyal
Hourglass is known for their luxe, sleek packaging and buildable seamless formulas across both creams and powders alike. Their latest product, the Vanish Blush Stick, applies with the dewiness and blendability of a cream yet sets with the staying power of a powder, preventing it from moving around your face throughout the day. The shade Loyal is a bronze rosewood shade, offering the perfect sun-kissed flush with an almost undetectable finish.
HK$260 at net-a-porter.com
Chantecaille Philanthropy Cheek Shade in Bee (Emotion)
Chantecaille’s limited edition blush was created as part of the brand’s 20th anniversary collection spotlighting at-risk species, such as the endangered bumblebee. A buttery-soft powder, the product glides onto the skin with seamless blend ability, the shade Bee (Emotion) imparting a shimmery golden-coral glow.
HK$230 at net-a-porter.com
Westman Atelier’s Baby Cheeks Blush Stick in Minette
Westman Atelier’s Baby Cheeks Blush Stick is a versatile product for cheeks, lips and lids. Formulated without parabens, talc, synthetic fragrances and phthalates, this luxurious product is enhanced with Vitis Vita Grape Extract and Ayurvedic oils to stimulate collagen production as it adds a luminous sheen and refreshing burst of colour.
HK$375 at net-a-porter.com
Surratt Beauty Artistique Liquid Blush in Parfait
Surratt Beauty has reimagined their cult-favourite ‘Artistique’ powder blush as a long-lasting cream formula that creates a radiant, lit-from-within glow. Parfait is a warm coral-pink shade, while the luminous colour can be built up from a light touch of colour to an intense, rosy flush.
HK$260 at net-a-porter.com
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Incandescent Electra
Known for their buildable, weightless powder products, Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Blush in Incandescent Electra is an unsurprising favourite. This blush fuses the radiant gleam of their beloved Ambient Lighting Powder with a fresh burst of coral for a seamless, sun-kissed glow.
HK$345 available at Cult Beauty
Dior Rouge Blush in Rose Montaigne
Inspired by the legendary Rouge Dior Lipstick, the Rouge Blush offers pigmented coverage that is guaranteed to last. In a beautiful satin finish, the shade Rose Montaigne adds a warm peachy flush and a sophisticated golden sheen to the skin.
HK$400 available at Lane Crawford
NARS Blush in Sex Appeal
Those who prefer a matte finish can opt for a tried-and-true classic by Nars. Sex Appeal is a soft, dusty matte peach, with sheer buildable coverage ranging from a light touch of colour to a more intensely sculpted look.
HK$310 available at NARS Hong Kong
Clinique Cheek Pop in Ginger Pop
A reddened coral with a satin finish, Clinique’s cheek pop in Ginger has a buttery, almost cream-like texture that blends seamlessly into the skin. The colour is pigmented and true-to-pan if desired, but also can sheer out effortlessly for a more subtle look.
HK$190 available at Clinique Hong Kong
Jouer Cosmetics Blush Bouquet in Flirt
The Jouer blush duo in Flirt is a two pan palette with a darker matte carnation-pink and a lighter shimmery apricot, delivering a fully customisable, velvety smooth finish. Dramatise your look by dipping into the matte shade, or amp up the glow with a light swirl into the shimmer.
$HK275 available at Cult Beauty
Clarins Joli Blush in Cheeky Rose
A pressed powder formula blended with hazelnut oil and an anti-pollution complex, Clarins Joli Blush is a silky smooth option perfect for the haze of Hong Kong. For a slightly more statement look, opt for Cheeky Rose, a cool-toned and iridescent rosy-fig shade.
HK$300 available at Clarins Hong Kong
SUQQU Pure Colour Blush in Tsubomizaki
A bold fuchsia melts into a glowing tangerine, making for a vibrant blush that is perfect for darker skin tones, or simply for those who prefer a more dramatic look. This gradated two-tone blusher is formulated with finely-milled powder particles ensuring that the colour remains pigmented, while the infusion of emollient oils allow for a smooth, skin-like finish.
HK$280 available at Selfridges
Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Brightening Finishing Powder
For those with the fairest of skin, Benefit Cosmetics offers a sheer, kiss of colour with their Dandelion Brightening Finishing Powder. Although not explicitly a blush, this product can be dusted all over the face as a brightening powder, or built up on the cheeks for a soft, ballerina-pink flush.
HK$270 available at Benefit Cosmetics Hong Kong
Lancôme Cushion Blush Subtil in Splash Corail
In a creamy cushion format, the Lancôme Cushion Blush in Splash Corail is the perfect pop of colour for a fresh, bright look with a slightly dewy finish. Easily applied on the go with fingers, this warm coral tone is a sure-fire way to liven up your look.
HK$330 available at Lancôme Hong Kong
Bobbi Brown Brightening Brick in Coral
The Bobbi Brown Brightening Brick expertly combines bronzer, blush and highlight for an innovative 3-in-1 formula with six carefully selected hues. The colours range from a subtle peach to a coral pink pop that simultaneously add warmth and colour whilst also adding a luminous lit-from-within glow.
HK$420 available at Bobbi Brown Hong Kong
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