Looking back at makeup trends from even five or 10 years ago, blush was nowhere to be seen. Now, it’s more popular than ever before, with wearers turning in the excessive bronzer for blush instead.
Whilst just popping on a pinky hue is beautiful and easy enough, trends to take your blush to the next level are now taking over.
Here are some of my favourites.
Blush Stacking
Blush stacking is the easiest way to ensure a bright and long-lasting pop of colour on the cheeks. To complete the look, start with a cream or liquid blush, then top with powder to lock it in.
Of course, you can use any blush you like for this. But, for an easy match, shop a cream and powder set like the Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush, or the Natasha Denona Berry Pop Cheek Trio.
Blonzing
For those who aren’t ready to put the bronzer down completely, or who want a quick way to add colour to the face, blonzing is the perfect solution.
Blonzing is the combination of blush and bronzer, by sweeping a warmer toned blush across the face to mimic the effect of both in one. This technique relies on finding a colour that works for your specific skin tone, though some examples include the Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush in ‘She’s So LA’, or the MAC blushes in ‘Coppertone’ or ‘Gingerly’.
Glazed Cheeks
Dewy, hydrated-looking makeup has been popular for a few years now, but with the help of singer Sabrina Carpenter, the trend has been taken to the next level, with the addition of glazed cheeks.
The technique sees users go in with a blush that rather than being sparkly or shimmery, instead looks almost wet. This can be achieved best with a liquid or cream blush, like those Carpenter herself uses – the Makeup By Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil in ‘Rose Crush’, or the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in shades 53 or 62.
And another thing…
My editor, Troy Dodds, likes beer, rum, rugby league and country music – so he’s not the first person I’d expect to be spending his nights focusing on skin care.
But he put the Rhone Men’s Care Blue Clay Mask For Men to the test last week.
“I have to admit, since I’ve hit the 40 mark I’ve been noticing my skin is a little more dry and distressed, so I’ve started to take a little bit more care of things,” he told me.
“I added the Rhone Men’s Care Blue Clay Mask For Men to my routine for the first time last week and I was really impressed. It felt nourishing and after using it a few times since, I’m feeling it’s making a refreshing difference.”
Perhaps the perfect Father’s Day gift does exist!
Cassidy Pearce
Cassidy Pearce is a news and entertainment journalist with The Western Weekender. A graduate of the University of Technology Sydney, she has previously worked with Good Morning Macarthur and joined the Weekender in 2022.