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lowejessica

Am I a Blush Hoarder? Maybe.

Last year, I fell face-first into a full-on blush phase. Most of what you see here was bought during that... let’s call it an emotionally charged month. 😅 The obsession has cooled, but whenever I scroll through old pics, I still feel weirdly happy. So I regret nothing. In terms of pigment, Western brands like Hourglass and Laura Mercier win hands down. Texture-wise, everything performed well—except Jill Leen, which felt like I dusted raw flour on my cheeks (used once, never again). My favorites keep shifting. Lately, I’ve been hooked on Hourglass Incandescent Electra—a past “meh” that suddenly became “wow.” At one point I was so in love with SUQQU 09 that I bought a backup when it was discontinued. Same with Clinique 05. These two are the only blushes I’ve ever repurchased. Why? Great texture, natural tone, no-fail shades. #beauty #makeup #blush

Am I a Blush Hoarder? Maybe.
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I Bought 11 Blushes Last Year—No Regrets

Blush is my favorite category—so even though I tried to be good, I still ended up with 11 new ones in 2023. Here’s the short version: 💜 Addiction 005N: That viral duochrome purple. Stunning but... not exactly wearable. 🍑 RMK 08: Matte salmon-pink. Light, blendable, works with almost anything. 🍊 RMK 02: Amber orange with soft shimmer. Great for warm, glowy days. 💧 NARS Orgasm Liquid: Pretty, but hard to control. Not beginner-friendly. 🌸 SUQQU 141: Limited summer release. Cool rose-pink shimmer—loved it to death. 🥚 SUQQU 09: That translucent apricot nude everyone talks about. A staple. 🍊 SUQQU 104: Punchy orange for orange-toned looks. Less used, still fun. 🕊️ Jill Stuart 03: Matte lilac-pink. More of a highlight than a blush. 🌞 Laura Mercier R1: Magazine favorite. Glowy coral-nude—gorgeous but oxidizes orange. 🧸 Excel SB03: Affordable beige with soft orange tone. No-fuss daily blush. 🧱 Celvoke 04: Brick red + ivory duo. Bold and perfect for fall. #beauty #makeup #blush

I Bought 11 Blushes Last Year—No Regrets
kyleleon

Oily Skin? These Blushes Won’t Betray You

As someone whose T-zone throws tantrums and who’s fought with more closed comedones than exes—here’s my blush list that doesn’t clog, cake, or cause chaos. I vet like a helicopter parent. My checklist? No talc, no high-trigger preservatives, no ethanol, and no pore-hating fatty acids that feed malassezia like it's an all-you-can-eat buffet. 🟤 Clinique Cheek Pop (Nude Pop) No talc, no oil, no alcohol. Smooth AF. My safest bet. 🟠 NARS Liquid Blush (Orgasm) Water-based. Lightweight. Looks cute, feels non-existent. 🌸 3CE Rose Beige Swaps talc for silica. Kind to sensitive, oily skin. Also pretty. 🌟 Hourglass Ethereal Glow Glowy but won’t choke your pores. Thank the fancy minerals. 🥀 Fenty Rose Latte Super pigmented = less rubbing. Matte-ish but never flat. 🔥 Pat McGrath Paradise Venus Talc-free, luxe formula, zero breakouts. My skin says thanks. #beauty #makeup #blush

Oily Skin? These Blushes Won’t Betray You
Hannah Phillips

Why We Keep Coming Back to Nude Blush

There’s something quietly addictive about nude blush. It never trends for long, yet it always comes back—like a soft reset for your face. Online, people call it “my forever blush.” Offline, it rarely takes center stage at beauty counters. Still, for those of us who wear makeup daily, nude tones feel like the finish line: not trying to look done, just... balanced. The right shade melts into your skin, tones down natural redness, and sits right between “barely there” and “you look well.” Cream formulas, especially in 2024, are perfect for this. MAC’s True Harmony looks like a dull taupe in the pan—but on skin? It’s warm, like toasted cinnamon. Nuegray 06 Scene is cooler, softer, perfect for off-duty or no-foundation days. And Surratt’s Grisaille? It doesn’t pretend to blush—it just becomes your face. Contour, tone, flush—no filters needed. #beauty #makeup #blush

Why We Keep Coming Back to Nude Blush
Rachel Martin

A Blush for Every Kind of Flush

This is what I reach for when I want that soft, real-skin flush—the kind that doesn’t shout “blush,” but makes people think you slept well or just fell in love. MAC Harmony is my everyday default: muted, nude-apricot, the ultimate low-saturation sculpt-and-blush in one. Fwee’s ND03? A pro favorite I picked up from my makeup artist—it’s that warm flush that fits every face. Nuegray #19 is my holy grail for olive skin. It walks the perfect line between neutral and healthy. #5 from the same line is a soft milky pink—perfect for sweeping across larger areas to “clear” the face without overpowering it. For touch-ups or travel, I always grab my Red Chamber compacts in 丝子 and 乐葵. Lip and cheek in one, easy to blend, always flattering. They carry the whole mood. #beauty #makeup #blush

A Blush for Every Kind of Flush
Elizabeth Phillips

My Makeup Routine Keeps Me Grounded Here

I moved to Canada last year, and yes—it’s freezing, but I still do my makeup almost every day. It helps me feel more like... me. For base: I’m on my third Clio cushion (mesh version). It’s dewy but sets well with powder—perfect for combo skin like mine. On rushed mornings, MUFE HD foundation never fails me. And I hit pan on NARS Light Reflecting Powder—soft, luminous, never chalky. Their highlighter stick? Huge and hydrating—goes under eyes, cheekbones, everywhere. I keep eyes simple: 3CE’s #smoother palette is my default—it’s matte, muted, versatile. Dasique #27 has those neutral figs and mauves I grab in colder months. Rom&nd brow gel? Daily essential. Blush + contour? Rare Beauty in Bliss is that perfect soft pink. Dasique pairs beautifully with their shadow palettes. Lips: Dior 038 is my MLBB go-to, and YSL #311 feels like my lips but cooler. Glass lips? Rom&nd gloss in #06, always. #beauty #makeup #favorites

My Makeup Routine Keeps Me Grounded Here
beverlymills

I Don’t Wear Mascara—But This Still Hits

I don’t do mascara. No eyeliner either. Honestly, I hate when my face feels “done.” But brows, blush, and lips? Non-negotiable. My go-to base is the Hourglass Veil Powder in translucent—blurs my pores without turning me into a matte statue. I have textured skin and this makes it 80% better instantly. No cakiness, no flashback. Blush? Always Benefit Dandelion. It’s soft, muted, almost dusty pink with the tiniest shimmer. If they ever discontinue it, I’ll riot. On lips, I start with the Flortte liner in shade 02. It’s basically my natural lip color but smoother—erases pigmentation without looking overdrawn. Then I layer Rom&nd #37 Mellow Pear. Think muted peach meets soft rose. The new formula? Doesn’t stain. Finally. This is what I reach for when I want to look effortless but still intentional. Like, “maybe I woke up like this, maybe I use setting powder.” #beauty #makeup #CleanGirlMakeup

I Don’t Wear Mascara—But This Still Hits
TulipTango

I Don’t Know What My Eyes Really Look Like Anymore

Some mornings, I stare at my hazel eyes and wonder if anyone’s ever seen their real color—without the purple liner, the gold-flecked mascara, the careful dance of taupe and green shadow. I’ve spent years learning which shades make them look greener, bluer, more golden, like I’m always trying to prove something about myself through a trick of the light. It’s not just makeup. I pick sweaters and earrings like armor, hoping they’ll make my eyes pop enough that no one notices how tired I look. Sometimes I catch my reflection and don’t recognize myself unless I’m wearing the right colors. I wish I could remember what my eyes looked like before I started trying so hard to change them. #MirrorFatigue #BeautyBurnout #BareFaceAnxiety #Beauty #Makeup

I Don’t Know What My Eyes Really Look Like Anymore