The Blush Hack Every Woman Over 40 Should Know

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Who doesn’t like an easy makeup hack that makes your complexion glow? Throw in the fact that the very same beauty tip works brilliantly on women of all ages, and we think it’s worth shouting about. This glowy blush blending technique guarantees a radiant, seamless finish—as well as an instant skin refresh in minutes.

The secret? You need two products to create one look. Step one: A liquid blush and a liquid highlighter (having them both be the same texture is key) are placed onto the cheeks with either a brush or your fingertips. Blending the highlighter with the blush in advance, rather than applying them separately, eliminates the possibility of stripes or harsh lines. Instead, the blush blends seamlessly into the skin with the bonus of a glowy finish.

Many women tend to shy away from highlighter or shimmer as they get older, as it can be unflattering on more mature skin. The good news with this trick is that the liquid and cream blush and highlighters that easily blend together are super forgiving at any age.

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Saie

Dew Blush

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Rare Beauty

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

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Ilia

Serum Highlighter

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Yves Saint Laurent

Nu Halo Liquid Highlighter

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