Blushers, bronzers and highlighters – what really is the difference between them all? BeautySA brings you the different types of cheeky products out there.
Type: Cream blush
Cream blushers are a weightless creamy texture that provides a smooth, silky flush of colour to your cheeks. It offers buildable coverage, and it can be applied with your fingers or a brush.
TRY: essence Soufflé Touch Cream Blush, R39.95 and Revlon Photo Ready Cream Blush
Type: Powder blush
This is probably the most used type when it comes to blushers. Available in so many shades, pinks and peachy tones are the most popular. This convenient powder is applied with a brush to the apples of your cheeks to give you that ‘blushing’ effect.
TRY: Elizabeth Arden Color Intrigue Cheekcolor, R210 and Bloom Powder Blush, R200
Type: Cheek tint
This is quite a fun product and usually can be applied to the cheeks and lips. It almost looks like nail polish but gives off a pretty tint. It comes in a convenient bottle that’s nice to pop into your bag for touch ups. Pop some onto your lips too.
TRY: 2 True Cheek ‘n’ Lip Tint, R34.99
Type: Bronzing powder
This is my favourite of all the cheek products. I love it as it allows you that sun-kissed look even in winter, and it offers you that ultimate glow. Applying bronzer will help even out your complexion too, but apply it to the spots on your face where the sun would naturally hit (forehead, nose, cheeks and chin). Remember to choose the right shade and one that isn’t too dark for your skin tone though.
TRY: Clarins Bronzing Duo, R360 and Elizabeth Arden Pure Finish Bronze Powder, R260
Type: Highlighter
This is a beautiful product to apply to your cheekbones to help define and highlight the area. You can wear a highlighter alone or on top of your foundation and blusher, but in this instance applied to your cheekbones. Gold-hued highlighters are great on warm undertones whereas silvery-white hues compliment cool undertones. Some highlighters in powder form come in a contrast of colours that can then be mixed together to create a perfect highlighter.
TRY: Guerlain Perles de Nuit Meteorites
What’s your best cheek product you can’t go without?
28 comments
Sam
I haven’t really tried blushers but there’s always a first time
Maria Meyer
Very good to know – essentials this summer
Firefly
I’ve never tried a cream blush. My favourite blush / bronzer is actually from Essence.. Some kind of a mosaic Bronzer compact!! I absolutely Love it and wear it every day!
Lady-T
Cream blush is particularly suited for dry skin because of its rich, moisturizing ingredients.Powder blush is great for all skin types, but best for oily skin and anyone looking for long-lasting color
Azraa
The lip tint sounds great, where can i find it???
Maddy
All products look fab. I haven’t tired lip n cheek tint , its now on my To Do list :)
ricebunny
i cant live without my highlighter and bronzer for contouring
BeautyBloggess
I’m addicted to highlighters and bronzers.
Humphreys
I do believe that some blush on the cheeks contributes to a very radiant and fresh look when applied properly.
Chicara
I love cream blush! The 2true cheek tint is my favourite at the moment. I use it almost every day. :)