Barbie fever is in full swing – and we couldn’t be happier. While it’s always a good idea to think pink, the recent release of the film means we have the perfect excuse to replenish and invest in the perfect pink blush.
Dialling up our Barbie doll dewiness, Cult Concierge experts Sarah and Ryan share their best tips and trick on how to wear pink blush, along with the best pink blushers to boost a flushed and fresh finish. So, without further ado, it’s time to get acquainted with your new beauty best friend for today, tomorrow, and always…
THE BEST PINK BLUSHERS
SARAH’S PICKS:
Adding a pop of pink to your cheeks, Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wands are primed to brighten, blur and blend. Providing powerful pigments, each digitally developed shade reveals a soft-focus finish and a oh-so natural glow.
How to wear the pink blush: Follow Charlotte’s advice and use the easy-to-use cushion applicator to apply one dot for the day, two dots for a date and three dots for the disco onto the apples of your cheeks.
SHOP ALL CHARLOTTE TILBURY >>>Blurring the line between blushers and balms, Tower 28 Beauty's BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm in ‘Happy Hour’, blends beautifully to boost a sultry, sun-kissed flush. As bright as Barbie’s pink Corvette, the shade works hard to brighten up both your cheeks and lips. Designed with sensitive skin types in mind, the vegan formula is blended with a medley of plant-based ingredients (we’re talking green tea extract and aloe vera), to comfort your complexion with each application.
How to wear the pink blush:Tap, blend, and layer for bolder colour using your fingers or blusher brush.
SHOP ALL TOWER 28 >>>Multi-tasking at its finest, Milk Makeup's Mini Lip + Cheek, is the perfect partner to pump up the pinkness when on-the-go. Doing what it says on the tin, the featherweight formula sweeps seamlessly across both your lips and cheeks, enhancing a soft-focused flush. What’s more, it’s efficient applicate allows you to achieve the look in minutes, courtesy of its easy-to-use, twist-up stick.
How to wear the pink blush:Simply swipe across cheeks and/or lips for a quick burst of colour.
SHOP ALL MILK MAKEUP >>>Fusing hyaluronic acid and squalene, Danessa Myricks’s Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed creates a smooth finish on the skin with the ultimate colour pay-off. Supercharged with Swedish upsalite – a ingredient that adjusts its oil absorption to address your skin's specific needs throughout the day – the multi-tasker provides potent pigments with long-lasting results. For that pretty in pink complexion, opt for the iconic Primadonna shade.
How to wear the pink blush:Swirl your fingers or a brush into the colour, then press onto your cheeks and lips. Finally, tap and blend to create a flush effect. Repeat as many times as you like to build colour.
SHOP ALL DANESSA MYRICKS>>>Delivering a wondrous wash of colour with every swipe, Pat McGrath’s Skin Fetish: Divine Blush in ‘Lovestruck’ boosts buildable coverage, offering everything from a hint of pink to a bright flush. Plus, ultra-fine with a featherweight formula, this covetable compact completes your look with a demi-matte, satin sign-off no one can ignore.
How to wear the pink blush:Sweep a light layer over your cheeks for a sheer colour payoff or build and layer the blush to achieve a medium coverage and bold finish.
RYAN’S PICKS:
A creamy pink juice for your lips, lids and cheeks, Westman Atelier’s Baby Cheeks Blush Stick levels up your look – even when you’re short on time. The ultimate triple threat, the three-in-one formula is infused with a (you guessed it) triple blend of ayurvedic oils that gently nourish while working to balance moisture levels. What’s more, there’s a rosy shade to suit every skin tone, thanks to its six colour ways.
How to wear the pink blush:Dab stick onto fingers and begin by applying the formula to the middle of your cheekbone. Work around in an oval motion, blending outward as you go.
SHOP ALL WESTMAN ATELIER >>>Curing your skin’s sweet tooth, Too Faced’s Cloud Crush Blush in ‘Candy Clouds’ feeds your cheeks with just enough flush that you’ll be coming back for more. Cute and colourful, the vegan formula is buildable, blendable and suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Plus infused with a tropical scent, it sets the scene of Venice Beach.
How to wear the pink blush:Using a blush brush, mark an 'X' shape on the apple of the cheek, then, blend out in an 'O' motion. Repeat until the colour payoff is achieved.
SHOP ALL TOO FACED >>>Causing a colourful commotion, Chantecaille’s Wild Meadows Blush serves up a generous dose of vibrancy. Paying homage to the picturesque Romanian landscapes, the Anemone shade boosts a deep pink hue, suitable for every skin tone. Leaving your cheeks dewier than ever, it’s the perfect fusion of your go-to blusher and highlighter.
How to wear the pink blush:Using a cheek brush, gently apply along your cheekbones, blending outward.
SHOP ALL CHANTECAILLE >>>A limited-edition make up must-have, BY TERRY’s Brightening CC Palette unites a illuminating pink powder, saturated blush and rich bronzer in one easy-to-use, on-the-go case. Enriched with the brand's acclaimed, rose extract-rich formula, the four shades add a pop of colour and a radiant glow, that Barbie will be proud off…
How to wear the pink blush:This versatile quad can be applied with a powder brush all over the face to contour or add a bronzed flush to the apples of the cheeks.
SHOP ALL BY TERRY >>>The ultimate dream team, Patrick Ta’s Major Headlines Double Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo combines two complementary blush formulas in one compact, giving you bold, bright and beautiful colour around the clock. While the She’s the Doll creamy formula provides a hydrating hue designed to turn (all Kens’) heads, the perfectly paired pink powder layer ups for a dimensional reveal. That’s what we call a match made in Barbie’s heaven.
How to wear the pink blush:Apply the powder with a fluffy complexion brush, then layer on the cream to the apples of the cheeks with fingertips or a foundation brush for a dewy, life-like glow.
SHOP ALL PATRICK TA >>>Now, all that’s left to do is grab your blush and find your perfectly pink royal flush. Alexa play Barbie Girl by Aqua….
SHOP ALL BLUSHERS >>>
