Recently in Cosmetics: Cheeks Category

We love beauty products with great packaging. And the second Benefit Fine One One came our way, we were completely smitten.

This twist-up tube contains three colors that work in tandem to brighten your cheeks. It’s a totally new way to think of blush! We love the orange, coral and light pink shades on their own as it is—but blended together the way they are here, they create a gorgeous flush that looks like you’ve been out in the cold.

You can even use it on your lips for a bit of color, but it’s really meant for cheeks. And isn’t the chrome tube just simply fabulous?

Benefit Fine One One launches later this month on benefitcosmetics.com. With color this hot, we’re ready to dial NINE one one!

While some celebs took home the coveted Moon Man award at the MTV Video Music Awards last week, it was Rashida Jones’ glowing makeup job that was worthy of accolade. Jamie Greenberg, mark’s celebrity makeup artist, explains how she achieved the soft, warm glow on Rashida, “I buffed mark Touch & Glow Shimmer Cream Cubes All Over Face Palette on her cheeks, and kissed them with mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint in Cheeky. I set the makeup by dusting her face and decollate with mark Bronze Pro Bronzing Powder in Bronze.” 

It’s the perfect shade of peachy pink. It’s got a touch of shimmer to make you glow. It’s been a cult favorite for years. Oh, and it’s got a super controversial name. We could only be talking about NARS Orgasm Blush.

We know that the phrase “a color that works for everyone” is usually not true. But, in the case of this gorgeous blush, it really does! It adds such a pretty hint of color to everyone’s cheeks and just makes them look like they have an inner glow.

And, really, why wouldn’t you want to carry around a blush with a name that makes you … well … blush?

NARS Orgasm Blush retails for $28 at sephora.com.

When someone tells us there’s a blush/eyeshadow/lipgloss/etc that works for everyone, we tend to roll our eyes. Everyone? Every skin tone? Really? But then we discovered Benefit Posietint.

This blush actually, really, honestly DOES work for every skin tone. It’s the prettiest shade of pink that adds a hint of color to your cheeks and lips (and even your eyes, if you’re so brave). We love the consistency, too—rather than being a weird powder that clings unflatteringly to the skin, this is an easy-to-use-and-blend liquid.

And, in case you’re worried about going overboard, a little goes a long way. Three tiny flicks of the brush upon the cheekbones and a quick bit of blending and you’re good to go! Your cheeks are guaranteed to look like you’ve just come in from the cold and have a gorgeous, rosy glow. What could be better?

Benefit Posietint retails for $29 at sephora.com.

I’ve been a fan of Tarte Cosmetics, and their now infamous cheek stain, since they were just starting out. To celebrate their 10 year anniversary, Tarte Cosmetics has launched a limited edition cheek stain in a shimmering bright pink shade that made me smile at first sight. The best part about the cheek stains is how easily they go on, I dot mine along my cheeks and then use my fingers to lightly blend in. I never look cakey or powdery, as they are gel-like and leave your skin glowing and looking fresh. If bright shimmery pink isn’t your cheek color of choice, they have 10 other shades to choose from, ranging from a plummy rose to a golden apricot.