Editor’s tip: For the best streak-free results, try blending this product out with a makeup sponge or blush brush, like the Chantecaille Cheek Brush.
Key ingredients: glycerin, dimethicone, talc | Finish: radiant | Available shades: 3
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of blush is best for mature skin?
Every makeup artist we talked to agrees that cream blushes are hands-down the best formulations for maturing skin, mainly due to their radiance-boosting effects and skin-plumping ingredients. “Cream blushes also bind to mature skin easier, and give the complexion that natural flush,” says Scibelli. He adds that liquid blushes are another great option for a more dramatic color payoff.
With that being said, mature skin types don’t have to avoid powder blushes entirely. Emily Gray, a Nashville, Tennessee-based makeup artist, says to look for powder formulas with a lightweight formula and radiant effects. “Lightweight, radiant powder blushes will glide seamlessly onto the skin and not feel or look too heavy,” she says. Scibelli adds that powder blushes are the best option for oily skin types regardless of age.
How to apply blush on mature skin
No matter which blush you decide to use, your application technique can make or break your final results. According to the makeup artists, you’ll want to use a makeup sponge, dense brush, or your fingers to apply your blush. “Mature skin tends to get thinner and dryer, so the skin will be more delicate,” says Gray. “Fingers or beauty sponges used in gentle taps to blend a liquid or cream blush would be the best to not disturb mature skin.”
Henney says that she likes to apply blush higher on the face to give aging skin a lifted look. Using a cream blush, Henney presses a dot of the product with her finger on the higher point of the cheek and then blends it out with a blush brush. “My client, Diane Von Furstenberg, loves her blush on the high points of her cheeks. She taught me this trick when I started doing her makeup and it really works,” she says.
If you have existing volume on the apples of your cheeks Scibelli recommends applying on the apples of your cheeks. “Smile to see the apples of the cheeks pop and then apply right on that spot. Make sure to blend outwards towards the center of the ear,” he says.
No matter which method you decide to follow, Gray suggests blending the product in an upward motion for a more lifted appearance. “I like to put the blush on or right above the apples of the cheeks and blend up. Do not blend down, as that will drag the face down,” she says.
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