How to use cream blush instead of powder for a hydrating, more natural look

Traditional powder blushes may reign as the most recognizable forms of blush, but cream formulas may pack more benefits depending on your skincare needs. If your skin tends to be on the dry side, cream blush can be your cheeks' new best friend because it can stay put without making dryness more noticeable. As a bonus, it also provides a bit of hydration. Cream blushes also don't stick into creases, making this selection ideal for mature skin.

Aside from skin type, cream blush tends to have powder formulas beat when it comes to creating a natural flush. While bold powders can be fun to play with, blush is supposed to be more discreet — this way, you can have more fun with eye and lip colors.

If you're ready to swap out drying blush powders for cream versions, learn how to apply it for a beautifully natural look.

Materials
-Cream blush
-Blush brush

Instructions
1. Unscrew the lid of your cream blush, and dab a bit of the product with clean fingertips. Do not rub your fingers into the cream.

2. Make a soft smile with your lips together to find your cheekbones.

3. Next, gently pat the cream blush from your fingertips onto your cheekbones into an upward-outward direction.

4. Taking your blush brush, gently pat around your cheeks where you just dabbed in your cream blush. This will help "set" the blush and ensure that the product is applied evenly.

For the best results, pick a blush that best matches the natural flushing color of your cheeks. Cooler pinks work well for fair skin, while medium and darker skin tones can wear brighter pinks, corals, and peaches. While you can still wear cream blush with oily skin, you may need to reapply it more often since excess sebum can blot the color up a bit more quickly.