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The 10 best blushers
Whatever the formulation, a flush of colour will ensure you look in rude health, even when you're not feeling your best
Barry M has added two new shades to its powder-blusher range and, coming complete with a brush, they are superb value. This youthful pink tone is ideal for a fresh spring day and with just a hint of sparkle it will liven up even the most tired complexions.
£4.59; Barry M, barrym.com
2. Cremeblend Blush in Something Special
MAC's cream blush comes in a subtle pink shade that works for most skin tones and is easy to apply precisely with either a brush or fingers. Use it to create the perfect foil to this season's bold lip and eye trends.
£17.50, maccosmetics.co.uk
This cream blusher also comes in the evocatively named shades Tahitian and Sunset. Delicate usage produces a pretty, natural glow but lovers of bold colour can layer up for a more dramatic look.
£6.99, Revlon, boots.com
4. Lasting Finish Soft Colour Blush in Bronze
This soft peach shade blurs the line between blusher and bronzer – use for contouring now and as a highlighter once the summer sun has arrived.
£3.99, Rimmel, boots.com
This innovative new cream colour from Benefit blends together three shades – pink champagne, sheer watermelon and soft coral – to create a colour that can be used variously as a highlighter, blusher or lip tint. It comes with a "book of tricks" to help you to make the most of this quirky blusher.
£23.50, benefitcosmetics.co.uk
6. Pretty Powerful Pink Pot Rouge
This spring sees Bobbi Brown ramp up its "Pretty Powerful" message into a charitable campaign and with it comes a limited-edition cream blusher. Doubling up as a versatile lip stain, 100 per cent of the cost will be donated to Dress for Success London to help women on low incomes to become financially independent.
£18, Bobbi Brown, bobbibrown.co.uk
7. Creme Cheek Colour in Oleander
The dusty pink shade of this matt cream blusher creates a perfect English-rose complexion – a "no make-up" look which is a big trend for spring.
£18.50, Laura Mercier, houseoffraser.co.uk
8. Dream Touch Blush in Apricot
Maybelline's new range of Dream Touch blushes is made with 30 per cent moisturising cream and whipped to create a light and airy finish. Also available in plum, berry and peach.
£6.49, Maybelline, boots.com
9. Luminous Cheek Colour in Mauve Diamond
This sleek compact comes in its own velvet pouch. The dark pink shade is perfect for a striking party look and the accompanying brush and mirror are handy for late-night touch-ups.
£31, Dolce & Gabbana, harrods.com
10. Pure Colour Illuminating Powder Gelee in Heat Wave
This shimmering gold powder is embossed with the rays of a sunset so pretty you won't want to spoil it. A flattering shade with a subtle sparkle perfect for summer evenings.
£30, esteelauder.co.uk