Anna Gardner of The Anna Edit tests a curated selection of this season's fresh-faced blushers and ethereal highlighters. Discover your perfect spring blush with Anna’s advice.
Cheek
to Cheek
Whether draping bold blush from the temples to the cheeks a la the Chanel catwalk, or choosing a soft pink flush on the apples of the cheeks, blush remains a key look for SS17. Highlighter products are also perfect for creating a spring glow, chasing away that dull winter skin and brightening moods as well as faces. Read on to discover what Anna had to share.
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MULTITASKERS
NEW
kevyn aucoin
The Neo Limelight in Ibiza
“Don’t be put off by the lilac-tones in the Neo-Limelight Highlighter as mixed together with a brush the palette gives off an icy-cool luminance that would look great on those with pale skin tones. Apply along the top of the cheekbones for a gorgeous radiance.”
MULTITASKERS
NEW
kevyn aucoin
The Neo Highlighter in Sahara
“I’m a big fan of Kevyn Aucoin powders, their Sculpting Powder in particular, and this highlighter would make the perfect partner for that contour. The shade is a beautiful rose gold that gives a soft, warm bronze hue and imparts luminosity to the skin.”
MULTITASKERS
new & exclusive
by terry
Glow-Expert Duo Stick
“This two-tone stick gives the cheeks a rosy hue in a matter of seconds. The stick is split in two, with a pink blush on one side that will give a healthy glow to all complexions and a peachy shimmer on the other. Apply a small dot on each cheek, then blend.”
MULTITASKERS
new & exclusive
hourglass
ambient strobe lighting blush palette
“Hourglass know how do powders and this palette is no exception. The coral colour is the perfect perky pink for spring; the bronze will make for a great highlighter on deeper skin tones or a bronzer on paler ones, and the mauve powder gives a gorgeous berry wash to the cheeks.”
highlighter
new & exclusive
temptu
Airpod Highlighter in Rose Gold
“This rose gold shade doubles up as a nice flush of colour on the cheeks, with a soft golden shimmer running through. It’s really easy to spray on with the Temptu Air and it leaves skin with a long-lasting, polished glow.”
highlighter
cover fx
custom enhancer drops in moonlight
“If you prefer cream products, but miss the longevity of powders, the Cover FX Custom Enhancer Drops are the answer. I used the shade Sunkissed all summer long, but will be using Moonlight this spring, which is a soft highlighter with a pale pink shimmer.”
pro tool
space nk
blush brush
“This brush is a great multi-tasker. Not only is it perfect for applying blush to the cheeks; the slightly-squared off end means that it’s a good shape for applying contour and highlighter, too. And because the handle isn’t too long, it makes a great handbag companion.”
