“They add a youthful glow and can really lift the face.” For a natural flush, she recommends applying peachy blush to the apples of the cheeks and blending upwards towards the temples. Tilbury agrees, noting that peach tones can help to counteract any sallowness in the skin that often comes with age. She suggests using a cream blush for a dewy finish that looks fresh and radiant.
When it comes to blush application, Eldridge, makeup artist and author of the book Face Paint: The Story of Makeup, advises starting with a light hand and building up the color gradually. “You can always add more, but it’s harder to take it away,” she cautions. She also recommends considering the texture of the blush—cream formulas can give a more natural, lit-from-within look, while powders offer a matte finish.
