We can thank Sex and the City for many things, but no makeup trend quite stands out like the Carrie Bradshaw blush effect; flirty flushed cheeks for a radiant and warm complexion. Check out Rescu’s favourite blushes, the certified summer must-haves bound to brighten up every occasion.
by Anna McDougall
Estee Lauder Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush
If this blush doesn’t evoke lying by crystal clear water next to a Greek Adonis… nothing will! The Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Sea Star Bronzing Blush is a crafter, feather-light illuminating blush that enhances any skin’s bronzed complexion with a divine warm sun-kissed glow. The blush features an intricate star design that will almost stop you from using it – almost!
RRP: $75 available from Estee Lauder counters Myer, David Jones for a limited time.
YSL Touche Blush
If you’re obsessed with the complexion perfection of the YSL Touche Éclat as much as we are, then you need to get your hands on its partner in crime, the Yves Saint Laurent Touche Blush. The ultra-fine powder blends flawless onto the apples of your cheeks resulting in a natural and radiant finish. Suitable for all skin types, the blush is released out of the blushers powder puff that is attached to the blush pot. Add it to your wish list…
RRP: $72 available in 3 shades. Available at Myer, David Jones and selected pharmacies.
Chanel Joues Contraste
To customize your blush look, consider the Chanel Joues Contraste; go for a natural flush during the day, and amp the sophistication up in the evening. With a brush made from natural hair, the blush shapes and models your face when applied to the cheekbones, brow bones, forehead, chin, along the nose. An exclusive Chanel formula provides this luxurious blush with easy application and subtle blending. Carrie approves.
RRP: $71 available from Myer and David Jones
M.A.C Blushcreme
For a subtle, dewy sheen and healthy dose of colour that some powder’s just don’t deliver, the MAC Blushcreme is a cream blush with a soft formula suitable for blending and layering to create the exact amount of impact you desire. Rescu. recommends the Blushcreme for your New Years Eve beauty bag. Easy application with fingertips or a brush.
RRP: $40 available in six shades call 1800 613 828 for stockists
ck one colour Cream + Powder Blush Duo
There’s nothing like a multi-faceted product especially when it comes to creating a seamless complexion. The ck one color Cream and Powder Blush Duo is your perfect little side-kick this summer, adding contour and add colour to the face with the gloss cream and micro-fine powder to create versatile effects, to suit your every mood, occasion and outfit. Experience a luminous, lighter-than-air finish that won’t melt away when things get heated!
RRP: $45 available in six shades from
Rimmel London Match Perfection Blush
Covet the British it-girl look with the Rimmel London Match Perfection Blush. The quality, sculpting blush infused with Smart-Tone technology, which allows the pigments to adapt to and enhance the natural contours of your face. The blush contains blue sapphire pigments to ensure a fresh hue and healthy glow.
RRP: $14.95 available in Fair – Medium – Dark.
Inika Cosmetics Blush Brush
Every signature blush needs a brush they can count on for expert application, to avoid the Ms Piggy look! Rescu. loves the Inika Blush Brush to create the perfect amount of product and blends spectacularly onto the cheeks thanks to Inika’s mineral properties: made from 100 per cent synthetic materials and sustainable forestry wood.
RRP: $39 available from www.inikacosmetics.com.au
