Snow Glow

Building a snowman isn’t exactly my thing. Really, the only benefit I find to being out in the blistering cold is the rosy blush that glows on my cheeks after being outside. It’s time to put those snow boots away! Now there are some fantastic ways to duplicate that glow without actually stepping foot outside.
Welcome to the wonderful world of cream blush. Like lip stains, cream blushes are long lasting and create a rosy glow that powdered blushes could never quite master. The best cream blush on the market right now is created by Tarte (www.tartecosmetics.com), but another great formula is created by Nars. Tarte’s product, Tarte Cheek Stain, comes in a stick that can be swiped across your face, and Nars comes in the same rectangular black case as their powder blushes.
If you are new to cream blush, you will feel the urge to double back at the store when you see the vibrant shades of pink these formulas come in. But have no fear, the final product will not be the clownish circle you are envisioning. Although bright in the packaging, the color will look much more subtle when on your face. Tarte’s cheek stain is particularly difficult to mess up. Go for a bold color like Nars Cactus Flower or Orgasm. You won’t be sorry.
Once you get the product home, you can apply it easily. When I use my Tarte stick, I just dab it onto my face until I feel I have a sufficient glow. With Nars (or a product that may come in a similar packaging), I take two fingers and tap them gently in the cream. With a big smile, I start by dabbing the product gently onto the apples of my cheeks (the big round spot that displays so prominently under your eyes with a big grin). Sometimes I work my way out from there, tapping along my cheekbone, but other times I will swipe a gentle bronze over it for a natural multi-tonal glow. Nars Zen powdered blush is a very light brown formula that works well in the winter, even on my porcelain skin.
If it is taking a bit of time for you to get the hang of the perfect amount to use, you can always layer a too-pink attempt with another swipe of your powder.
So get out of the snow and into your nearest beauty store for that perfect rosy glow.