Makeup Artists Agree: The Right Blush Application Can Change Your Face

Interestingly enough, Ta’s tip for working with cream blush is to layer it on top of powder blush, not the other way around. “My technique with cream blush is to layer it on top of powder blush by stamping it on with a damp beauty sponge. My Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush duos are formulated to be able to layer the cream over the powder, and it just gives a luminous and glowy finish to the cheeks,” he says.

Dalí says she’s obsessed with cream blush. “It’s been my go-to since before they were a thing, and I would use lipsticks as blush, a trick I learned from my mom,” she says. “The new Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil ($30) is to die for! I use it on nearly every job. Cream blush is superior because it gives the skin a subtle glow and looks most natural (like a second skin) and has a more true color payout than many powders. Not to mention, it wears longer and better than powder blush, and it’s easier to layer and blend.” 

She says cream blush works for all skin textures, providing a naturally glowing finish. “Cream blush lasts longer than powder and liquid. When you layer cream blush first then follow with a touch of powder blush it will extend its wear by many hours. I find it’s the easiest to blend and requires very little to any makeup skills,” she adds.