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Best Blurring
Best Powder
Best Variety
Best Sheer Wash of Color
Best Radiant Finish
Best Plumping
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What color blush works best?
A touch of blush is the easiest and quickest way to take your entire complexion from dull and tired to radiant and alive. But, especially as skin ages, blush can come with a few pitfalls. Some of the biggest concerns about applying blush on
mature skin
are that it can settle into fine lines, emphasize uneven texture, or look too obvious and unnatural. The excellent news: It's very easy to avoid these negatives. Keep scrolling to get expert guidance on the best blushes for mature skin, the right way to apply them, and the colors that will make your complexion pop.
The Best Blush for Mature Skin
Best Overall:
Jones Road Miracle Balm
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Best Blurring:
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
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Best Shade Range:
Neen Going Rouge Cheek & Lip Cream
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How to Apply Blush on Mature Skin
The number one tip from makeup artists: Bring your blush up higher than where you used to put it. "As we get older, skin begins to sag a bit. To counteract that, apply blush higher up. Blend from the apple of the cheek to up under the eyes and then out toward your temples," says
RaeDawn Johnson
, Gayle King's go-to makeup artist. Rose-Marie Swift, makeup artist and founder of
RMS Beauty
, agrees: "I never go below the line of the nostrils for blush because it pulls the face down and looks dated." Another trick to try: Consider applying
cream blush
with your fingers. Johnson says the warmth of your fingers will help to diffuse the color into your skin and make it look seamless and natural. "Then, the product looks like part of your skin rather than floating on top of it," adds
Jeanine Lobell
, makeup artist and founder of
Neen
. Keep reading for expert-approved options.
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Best Overall
Jones Road Miracle Balm
$38
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Why We Love It
Big container
Offers soft-focus glow
Available in 12 shades
What to Consider
Not intended to use near or on the eyes
If you're looking for a one-and-done product that offers a noticeable gleam, then you'll love this
Jones Road
moisturizing balm made with castor seed, jojoba, coconut, and argan oils. Break the seal with your finger and then apply it to your cheeks—and your lips, too, if you want. It's hard to choose between the six pretty hues, and a little goes a long way, so you may find yourself happily playing with a few.
Key ingredients:
Castor seed, jojoba, coconut, and argan oils
Shades:
6
2
Best Blurring
Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed
$27
Sephora
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$27
Amazon
Credit: Danessa Myricks
Why We Love It
Hydrates skin
Very pigmented
Comes in six shades
What to Consider
If you're a beginner, the color payoff can be intimidating
Johnson says this formula is one of her favorites because it starts off as a cream but dries to a soft powder finish that's "blurring, diffused and natural." It's available in six shades, including a neutral rose, a vibrant orange, a deep plum, and its newest addition, a bright, cool-toned pink. These are very pigmented, but the formula is blendable, and it's easy to use. Plus, it contains
hyaluronic acid
and olive-derived squalane to hydrate skin.
Key ingredients:
Hyaluronic acid, olive-dervived squalane, and upsalite
Shades:
7
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Best Shade Range
Neen Going Rouge Cheek & Lip Cream
$32
Nordstrom
Credit: Neen
Why We Love It
Buildable color
Creamy
What to Consider
Some reviewers don't like the soft compact packaging
If you ask Lobell, soft rose and coral-pink shades are foolproof hues for all skin tones. That's why she loves the shades Lily (soft rose) and Pretty (coral pink) from her makeup line, Neen. All the blushes (available in 12 wearable shades) contain nourishing ingredients, like jojoba, castor seed, and rosehip oils to keep skin looking gleamy and hydrated. You can also use it on your eyes and lips.
Features at a Glance
Key ingredients:
Jojoba, castor seed, and rosehip oils
Shades:
12
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Best Powder
RMS Beauty ReDimension Hydra Powder Blush
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$38
$32
Amazon
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$38
Revolve
$32
Nordstrom
Credit: RMS Beauty
Why We Love It
Available in 10 shades
Long-lasting
Not cakey
What to Consider
Could offer more of a variety of deep shades
This innovative gel-to-powder blush has the hydration of a cream and the staying power of a powder formula. It never looks baked or cakey on the skin, so you don't have to worry about it settling into fine lines. It's also weightless, so it feels like you aren't wearing anything on your complexion. Wildcrafted buriti and organic jojoba oils are included to nourish skin, and it comes in nine shades.
Key ingredients:
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Source: https://www.oprahdaily.com/beauty/g46363561/best-blush-for-mature-skin/