Breadcrumbs ![A Pro Make-Up Artist’s Guide To Blush](https://media.sheerluxe.me/ZMtbm98uJHFTlfFxz3mfx_nT5ew=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsl-me-161225-site-assets-blushers-hero-thumb.jpg) Image: @SARAHSSEQUEIRA [Make-up](/beauty/make-up) / 16 December 2025 # A Pro Make-Up Artist’s Guide To Blush Blush has long been a make-up staple, from the early days of rouge to today’s beauty routines. It lifts, sculpts and adds instant freshness, and in recent years has even overtaken bronzer and contour as the go-to for shaping the face. Here, Dubai-based make-up artist Sarah Sequeira shares her expert guide to choosing the right formula, applying it perfectly and finding your ideal shade… [ Save To My Favourites ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167) Image: @SARAHSSEQUEIRA All products on this page have been selected by our editorial team, however we may make commission on some products. 01 ## Choose The Right Formula Formulation is key when it comes to blush. Cream and liquid formulas create a natural, seamless flush – they melt into the skin, blend effortlessly and give a soft finish. Matte or dewy textures can be chosen depending on your skin type and desired look. For more intensity and staying power, powder blush is ideal: a blurring matte powder gives a sculpted finish that lasts all day. Personally, I love layering liquid and powder for the smoothest, boldest, longest-lasting result. ![Soft Pinch Liquid Blush from Rare Beauty ](https://media.sheerluxe.me/bN8tBRZynVeobSxnkDMCUisdjGg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Frare-beauty-soft-pinch-liquid-blush-in-love.png) [#### Soft Pinch Liquid Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/soft-pinch-liquid-blush/P10017094?productVariantId=527978) ##### Rare Beauty, AED 140 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Blush Butter Balm from Summer Fridays](https://media.sheerluxe.me/7HX459ersi42EHnBQJry2RpGSNg=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsummer-fridays-blush-butter-balm-in-sweet-rose.png) [#### Blush Butter Balm](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/blush-butter-balm/771095) ##### Summer Fridays, AED 133 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Soft Pop Powder Blush from Makeup By Mario](https://media.sheerluxe.me/pppZYmFNNJ3661XBpsYG-1Ey4uw=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fmakeup-by-mario-soft-pop-powder-blush-in-desert-rose.png) [#### Soft Pop Powder Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/soft-pop-powder-blush/P10044138?productVariantId=570483) ##### Makeup By Mario, AED 135 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Dew Blush from Saie](https://media.sheerluxe.me/0zFq1QUxgCG-vsaCdxtRhUnfsq4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsaie-dew-blush-blendable-liquid-blush.png) [#### Dew Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/dew-blush-blendable-liquid-blush/P10060776) ##### Saie, AED 105 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") 02 ## Place Your Blush With Intention Placement makes all the difference. I always consider two things: your face’s natural shape and the effect you want. For lifted, fresh-looking cheeks, start at the apples and blend upwards towards the temples. For fuller cheeks, sweep any leftover product slightly under the eyes. Tools matter too: use a fluffy brush for powders, and fingers or a sponge for creams and liquids. One of my favourite tricks: add a tiny touch across the nose, the centre of the chin and just above the brows to tie the look together. 03 ## Find The Best Shade A simple way to pick the right blush is to mimic your natural flush – think post-workout cheeks or a gentle pinch. Your lip colour is another guide: if it’s naturally pink, mauve or peach, choose a matching tone for harmony. Alternatively, match blush to your overall make-up or your mood. ### Light Skin Tones ![Blush Filter - Liquid Blush from Huda Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.me/xu1vlotK8FBKBH3W0B6Sv3453R8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fhuda-beauty-blush-filter-liquid-blush-bubblegum.png) [#### Blush Filter - Liquid Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/blush-filter-liquid-blush/P10058240?productVariantId=756033) ##### Huda Beauty, AED 110 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Suede Powder Blush from Fenty Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.me/O8gPivDHkfGcRZTevZmmfGN6MtY=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Ffenty-beauty-suede-powder-blush-tahiti-tease.png) [#### Suede Powder Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/suede-powder-blush/P1000206202?productVariantId=728132) ##### Fenty Beauty, AED 135 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Pressed Blush Powder from Kylie Cosmetics](https://media.sheerluxe.me/XAGCSIUBD23ggYfPOmsOnvoVzFc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fkylie-cosmetics-pressed-blush-powder-winter-kiss.png) [#### Pressed Blush Powder](https://www.nysaa.com/pressed-blush-powder/p/20281576?productId=20281576&pps=2&skuId=20281317) ##### Kylie Cosmetics, AED 80 *(was AED 100)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Sun Flush - All-Over Face Tint from Simihaze Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.me/QLGetDEauA-442gaS7y3eMTwsNc=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsimi-haze-beauty-sun-flush-all-over-face-tint-baby.png) [#### Sun Flush - All-Over Face Tint](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/sun-flush-all-over-face-tint/P10057254?productVariantId=710073) ##### Simihaze Beauty, AED 165 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ### Medium Skin Tones ![Cream Blush from REFY](https://media.sheerluxe.me/9cY1J0xjH3hN3zDgaW3dycl0Xd8=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Frefy-cream-blush-peach.png) [#### Cream Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/cream-blush/P1000208195?productVariantId=652772) ##### REFY, AED 100 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil from Makeup By Mario](https://media.sheerluxe.me/zn4yqdWnVIuGPhwFPRNdWYytn2s=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fmakeup-by-mario-soft-pop-plumping-blush-veil-perfect-pink.png) [#### Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/soft-pop-plumping-blush-veil/P10053731?productVariantId=698343) ##### Makeup By Mario, AED 145 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Blush Is Life Powder from Kosas ](https://media.sheerluxe.me/4ebeUYmauQ2-9m3cfcDs3cyQRys=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fkosas-blush-is-life-powder-dreamland.png) [#### Blush Is Life Powder](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/blush-is-life-powder/P10059712?productVariantId=738482) ##### Kosas, AED 135 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Blush from Nars](https://media.sheerluxe.me/JQBJh18PgC3x48QJi4htFNXW8nU=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fnars-powder-blush-orgasm.png) [#### Blush](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=10491&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.ae%2Fp%2Fnars-blush-4.8g-various-shades%2F15293835%2F%3Fvariation%3D15293853) ##### Nars, AED 126 *(was AED 187)* [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ### Deeper Skin Tones ![Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush from Glossier](https://media.sheerluxe.me/Bmp8UtnELrqppDbKEVODNwZl6sA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fglossier-cloud-paint-black-cherry.png) [#### Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/cloud-paint-gel-cream-blush/P1000205734?productVariantId=762171) ##### Glossier, AED 85 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Backstage Rosy Glow Blush from Dior](https://media.sheerluxe.me/6qXDPMerUWS-2POPQtqQUSbkN9g=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fdior-rosy-glow-blush-berry.png) [#### Backstage Rosy Glow Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/rosy-glow-blush/P10062242?productVariantId=766335) ##### Dior, AED 175 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Blush Filter Blurring Blushlighters Palette from Huda Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.me/8SITHK3FohUz3ZPPZovyqRyMEHE=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fhuda-beauty-blush-filter-palette-rose-berry.png) [#### Blush Filter Blurring Blushlighters Palette](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/blush-filter-blurring-blushlighters-palette/P1000211103?productVariantId=777786) ##### Huda Beauty, AED 185 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm - Cream Blush from Tower 28](https://media.sheerluxe.me/rJOEe0VxuWo2LV3WzVv9OXVRlRQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Ftower-28-luminous-tinted-balm-finest-hour.png) [#### BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm - Cream Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/beachplease-luminous-tinted-balm-cream-blush/P1000206576?productVariantId=776177) ##### Tower 28, AED 80 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") 04 ## Use Blush Beyond The Cheeks Blush doesn’t have to stop at the cheeks. I love sweeping it across the eyes for soft definition and on the lips for a subtle pop of colour. Dewy or glowy formulas can double as a highlight, creating a monochromatic, balanced look. Stick blushes and matte powders are my go-tos for easy blending. ![The Multiple from Nars](https://media.sheerluxe.me/5JdrTtS8-_JMZU5MwUS4xFCFon4=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fnars-the-multiple-dolce-vita.png) [#### The Multiple](https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=10491&awinaffid=69421&platform=dl&ued=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.lookfantastic.ae%2Fp%2Fnars-cosmetics-the-multiple-various-shades%2F10449356%2F%3Fvariation%3D16824662) ##### Nars, AED 159 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush from Rare Beauty ](https://media.sheerluxe.me/4So-PVxBdHKdNX1iQqi2m4V_f5k=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Frare-beauty-soft-pinch-luminous-powder-blush-hope.png) [#### Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/soft-pinch-luminous-powder-blush/P10057746?productVariantId=718879) ##### Rare Beauty, AED 155 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint from ILIA](https://media.sheerluxe.me/1Wga7h7EvEf2SOfdCnjvUIqoYz0=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Filia-multi-stick-cream-blush-all-of-me.png) [#### Multi-Stick Cream Blush + Highlighter + Lip Tint](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/multi-stick-cream-blush-highlighter-lip-tint/P3953098?productVariantId=455143) ##### ILIA, AED 140 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Stick Blush from Anastasia Beverly Hills](https://media.sheerluxe.me/aUg46nCYBNl3WCEm9f5ZTMyfllM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fanastasia-beverly-hills-stick-blush-peachy-keen.png) [#### Stick Blush](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/stick-blush/P10017753?productVariantId=557366) ##### Anastasia Beverly Hills, AED 134 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") 05 ## Create A Gradient Flush Blending lighter shades with deeper ones gives cheeks dimension and a seamless, long-lasting finish. Blush palettes and duos are perfect for this. For extra polish, dust a coloured setting powder under the eyes to integrate the gradient into the rest of your face. ![Cloud Set Loose Translucent Setting + Blurring Powder from Kosas ](https://media.sheerluxe.me/pymsvG7aickZ0nbejIrBY3xDBik=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fkosas-cloud-set-loose-powder-translucent-candy.png) [#### Cloud Set Loose Translucent Setting + Blurring Powder](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/cloud-set-loose-translucent-setting-blurring-powder/P1000207040?productVariantId=757724) ##### Kosas, AED 170 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Blush Filter Blurring Blushlighters Palette from Huda Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.me/NErctPXtwp1KCkqC9K_Gr6tBemA=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fhuda-beauty-blush-palette-toasty-peach.png) [#### Blush Filter Blurring Blushlighters Palette](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/blush-filter-blurring-blushlighters-palette/P1000211103?productVariantId=777784) ##### Huda Beauty, AED 185 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Palette Blush Blush Blush Trio Of Blushes from Sephora Collection](https://media.sheerluxe.me/44HNzvgWywmY30CZmve6cyqxBGQ=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fsephora-trio-of-blushes-palette-candy-lover.png) [#### Palette Blush Blush Blush Trio Of Blushes](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/palette-blush-blush-blush-trio-of-blushes/P10061917?productVariantId=731438) ##### Sephora Collection, AED 115 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") ![Easy Bake Duo Loose Powder from Huda Beauty](https://media.sheerluxe.me/sGsUAWzuGWPhPLVToqZeL1wXMJM=/800x0/smart/https%3A%2F%2Fsw18.sheerluxe.com%2Fsites%2Fsheerluxe-me%2Ffiles%2Farticles%2F2025%2F12%2Fhuda-beauty-easy-bake-duo-loose-powder-cherry-pie.png) [#### Easy Bake Duo Loose Powder](https://www.sephora.me/ae-en/p/easy-bake-duo-loose-powder/P10062896?productVariantId=776361) ##### Huda Beauty, AED 178 [ Flag this item ](/user/login?destination=/markdownify/node/3167 "Add product to my favourites") *Follow* [@SARAHSSEQUEIRA](https://www.instagram.com/sarahssequeira/) [Skip to the rest of this article](#sidebar-bottom) ## 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