By Chloe Schneider 
With the weather cooling down, it’s time for a complexion boost. Blush done right can instantly light up the face, create an illusion of youth and emphasise cheekbones. It’s all about choosing the right shade for you.
These days there’s a lot more on offer than just a pink powder. With new blush technologies and a whole host of beautiful shades, shopping for blush is a lot more exciting than it once was and there’s a blush available for every occasion and every skin tone.
Rescu. Expert Tips:
We asked Rescu. resident beauty expert Napoleon Perdis for some tips on blushing so you’ll know how to choose and how to use the blushers we’ve recommended.
How to select the right shade of blush for your skin tone: 
You can’t really go wrong with warm colours like coral and pink, which are universally flattering for all skin tones and add that instant improvement to the face. For fair skin, a light pink or a soft mauve tone always works well while peach looks great on medium tones. Sheer berries and wine-toned red are your best bet for darker skins.
How to apply:
Tap a large soft blush brush onto the powder blush then remove any excess on the back of your hand so your results are not too intense. Then, smile like you mean it and sweep the colour onto the front and fuller part of the cheek in soft, tapping motions.
To accentuate your cheekbones for a more dramatic look, softly sweep a deeper shade of blush along the cheekbone for a more contoured effect. Just be careful not to be too heavy handed; blush should be a subtle statement.
Rescu. Recommends
Try these Rescu. top picks and beat the cold with a warm, pretty glow.
Multi-Tasker
Napoleon Perdis Blush Control
We’ve fallen head over heels for this new one from colour genius Napoleon Perdis. Combining a blush and bronze powder in an innovative baked and press powder technology that allows use of both wet and dry application, this product will solve all your blushing dilemmas. What’s more, Blush Control contains Vitamin E to promote soft and supple cheeks. Amazing!
Available from Napoleon Perdis concept stores, David Jones and in over 650 pharmacies and salons throughout Australia ($60.00)
Cream Dream
Clinique Blushwear Cream Stick 
This unique formula from Clinique has a cream-to-powder finish that allows you to perfectly blend. The stick makes application simple, it is as light as a feather and feels silky smooth on the skin. Available in four gorgeous shades; Glow Blush (nude ivory), Rosy Blush (nude pink), Peachy Blush (tawny peach) and Shy Blush (pinky peach).
Available from David Jones, Myer, Terry White and selected independent pharmacies or online at www.clinique.com.au ($43.00)
Naturally Bronzing
Benefit Hoola 
Benefit’s Hoola is housed in an adorable palette that brings to mind warm summers on the beach. Housed inside is a bronzing powder for the cheeks that offers a perfect healthy, natural looking tan. It wakes up the complexion and gives an instant ‘I just came back from St Tropez’ look. It also contains a soft, natural-bristle cheek brush so you can apply on the go.
Available from Benefit Boutiques, Myer and www.adorebeauty.com.au ($51.00)
Sheer Silk
Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric
This nude blush from Armani is a Rescu. favourite. The liquid formula enhances the natural glow of the skin and comes in three sheer shades; strawberry, apribol and baby pink. Using Microfil 3D technology, this silky smooth formula leaves a soft layer of translucent but intense colour. This one has to be seen to be believed!
Available from David Jones ($70.00)
Night Out 
Shimmer Bobbi Brown Shimmer Wash Blush
We adore this one for nights out. It gives cheeks a subtle shimmering glow as well as a hint of colour. The silky formula simply glides onto the cheeks smoothly and evenly with no effort required. Available in six stunning shades that pop and shimmer.
Available at selected David Jones and Myer stores nationally ($58.00)
