#westman atelier makeup

[diamondsandpebbles]

AUTUMN BEAUTY FAVES 2023 | MALIN + GOETZ, HOURGLASS, WESTMAN ATELIER, CAUDALIE | byalicexo

it’s been a while since i shared what i’ve been using, so here’s a detailed rundown of the hair, skincare and makeup products i’ve loved over the last couple of months.

this list features a couple of old favourites, unexpected mind changers and some new additions from a wide range of brands such as dermalogica, caudalie, westman atelier, hourglass and more.

as always, i hope you enjoy the video. don’t forget to like, comment, SUBSCRIBE (turn on your notifications) and share with a friend. and in the meantime, i’ll catch you in the next one! mwahhh

[crosseyedcricketart]

beauty palette inspiration: mocha mousse

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Michelle Yang demonstrating Westman Atelier

[richarlotte]

Things you love?

Westman Atelier Makeup.

Guerlain Perfume.

Curled Ends.

Little Dresses and Kitten Heels.

Vintage Fendi Baguettes.

Fresh Peonies.

Brown Satin Pumps.

London Fogs instead of Matcha.

Intimate Restaurants.

Interior Design Stores.

Toi et Moi Earrings.

White Socks and Shoes.

Sheer Lipstick.

Dainty Gold Jewelry.

Italian and French Language Films.

Ethiopian Jazz.

[sexilene]

figured its time for sum more chatting!

the springtime angel bombshell!!

makeup & tips to look like a glowing sweetheart angel! its spring! 🤍

here is my spring makeup routine that will leave you looking like a cherub, vs angel, glowing goddess! ᥫ᭡ᥫ᭡

wanna look like this, this spring? 🌸🐇🧁

remember to moisturize, spf and tone before hand! here's what i use as prep 🌸

-charlotte tilbury magic cream or laneige water bank blue hyaluronic cream moisturizer

-beauty of joseon sunscreen relief sun

-lancome hydrating toner or the caudalie natural salicylic acid pore minimzing toner

now for primer here are my go to's (water based)

-charlottle tilbury invisible UV flawless primer SPF 50 ($$$ but heaven!)

-laura mercier pure canvas primer illuminating

-benefit cosmetics porrfessional lite primer water-based (classic, does the job!)

for foundation i usually use a minimal coverage or a skin tint...💁🏼‍♀️ (again, water based 💗)

-charlotte tilbury hollywood flawless filter (can you tell i love charlottle tilbury? lol)

-dior backstage face & body foundation (my forever re-stock)

-dior forever skin glow foundation SPF 15 (love this so so much)

-saie slip tint

-nars light reflecting advanced skincare foundation

concealer!! 💘

-charlottle tilbury beautiful skin medium to full coverage radiant concealer

-huda beauty glowish bright light hydrating sheer concealer

-MILK makeup hydrating concealer

-hourglass vanish™ airbrush concealer (omigodddd!!)

-dior backstage concealer (forever fave)

powders and blush! 🙋🏼‍♀️

-nars powder blush (classic, make sure you get a shade that will give you a rosy almost 'cold' look that matches your skin tone! you wanna look flushed!

-nars afterglow liquid blush

-westman atelier baby cheeks cream blush stick (very 80's)

-GXVE dewyplump collagen boosting cheek tint

-dior forever glow maximizer longwear liquid highlighter (make sure you get it in pink! ik its highlight but it works just the same, glowy and flushed!) 🌸

-drunk elephant rosi glow drops with vitamin f

-too faced cloud crush blurring blush (soft pink!)

-M.A.C mineralize blush (any of the pinks, omigodd woww)

-M.A.C extra dimension blush

-charlottle tilbury mini hollywood blush & glow palette (mix them with ur brush!!)

-givenchy powder

-charlottle tilbury airbrush flawless finish setting powder

-huda beauty bake powder

-hourglass powder

bronzers! wanna look sunkissed!!

-drunk elephant bronzing drops

-hourglass bronzer

-charlotte tilbury filmstar bronzer

-patrick ta bronzer (literally so 80s)

-l'oréal paris true match lumi glotion

setting spray to lock it in!

ive found that this one work best on me and i'm addicted to the smell! but honestly anyone that works best for you should do it! 💕

-charlotte tilbury airbrush flawless setting spray

eye-shadow! you wanna stick to whites, creams, light pinks, light browns

-maybelline expert wear eyeshadow in seashell

-clinique shadow in angel eyes + sugar cane!

-M.A.C eyeshadow in yougurt + blanc type

-too faced natural eyes eye shadow palette (i love this soo much, this is the perfect vibe)

-too faced born this way natural nudes mini eye shadow palette

mascara and lashes! thank goodness i was blessed with amazing lashes lol! i find that if you start by separating the lashes with a semi-dry fluffy mascara, then with a thin brushed mascara, then again with a non-dryed fluffy brush, it works wonders!

-lancome monsieur big volumizing mascara (i loooove thick fluffy brushes)

-too faced better than sex mascara

-lancome lash idôle lengthening & volumizing mascara

-glossier lash slick lift

-hourglass lengthening mascara

i do like to buy the individual natural cluster lashes to place on the outer corner of my eyes to give it that "eyeliner" look, like my lashes are so much longer there and i think it looks so ethereal!

lips! 💋 you want to stick with nudes and pinks, like you just ate red fruit and now your lips are stained, or like a glossed bombshell!

-charlotte tilbury lip cheat liner (ofccc! in pinks and nudes)

-this set ofc!

-too faced lip liner in post-op pink

-any of the pinky/nude nyx creamy long-lasting lip liner

-dior addict lip maximizer plumping gloss in 065 icy blue

-charlotte tilbury collagen lip bath in refresh rose

-fenty beauty gloss bomb universal lip luminizer in FU$$Y

-charlotte tilbury lip lustre in shades blondie, ibiza nights, portobello girl, pillow talk and hall of fame (my signatures)

other tips!! ᥫ᭡‎₊˚⊹ 𐦍༘₊ ⊹

🌸 try and wear mainly white! and def try to mix in some pastels! white makes you look more kind and if you happen to meet the loyl white also gives the wife effect, look it up! its real! 💍

🌸 style your hair! make and effort its fun! you could also add some hair glitter/shine and hair perfume! (i'll make a rec list for these soon!)

🌸 this stuff is like, wow, did you just come back from a tea party at a magical fairy garden where it was raining cotton candy?! ☁️ ☁️

🌸 i find this to be like my little lucky charm and i think it actually works, but, bring around a tiny picture of your fave forest animal and its like all animals love you and i seem to always get the compliment that i would be a woodland flower princess that talks to animals! lol and animal lover always radiates the most angelic glow ugh!!! 💞🐇

🌸 make sure you are keepin up with your hygiene routine and the best no.1 tip is to be kind!! the kindest people are the most beautiful. (ofc when people take advantage of this kindness, pull back bc they obvi do not deserve your presence!)

love ya!

-lene pilar

[femmefatalevibe]

Tips on what to wear/buy for Marilyn Monroe/doll like makeup? I was told I have those types of features and I’d love to enhance it or balance it out! Not sure which makeup style that would be. But soft looks/ and makeup “non makeup” type looks work best for me. Thank you~

Hi love! I would say the following makeup products can help generate/enhance this look:

Lightweight, full-coverage foundation/concealer (I love the NYX Can't Stop, Won't Stop concealer)

A light sweep of a golden-peachy blush (Nars Orgasm would be great for this look, but it depends on your skin tone)

A light champagne highlight on the tops of your cheekbones and under the arches of your brows (I recommend something like the Westman Atelier Lit Up Highlight Stick)

Brow Pomade/Powder/Pencil that matches your brow color to fill in any gaps (I love the NYX Fill N' Fluff pencil)

A shimmering champagne (lid and below the brow – I would say to go with Stila Kitten Eye Shadow) and light brown (crease – NYX's J'Adore would be perfect for this) eyeshadow

Black or dark brown eyeliner (depending on your desired look/hair and skin coloring) for a thin winged liner look. I swear by the PAT McGRATH LABS PERMA PRECISION Liquid Eyeliner

Lengthening mascara (something like e.l.f Lash N' Roll Mascara)

Red lipstick with a golden glow/undertones (Nars Immortal Red immediately comes to mind)

Hope this helps xx

[xanadontit]

Buckle up

I've got some makeup recommendations, inspired by @frances-baby-houseman who is coming to terms with BeneFit discontinuing her favorite blush-bronzer-highlighter combo *plays Taps softly*

Disclosure: I am 45, my skin tone is best described as "sickly Victorian child," and I'm pretty sure newborns have less sensitive skin than I do.

Westman Atelier has some excellent options in the "warm up your skin and also here's some shimmer if you want it" category. Their shit is also...not cheap. Sorry.

Super Loaded Tinted Highlight in Peau de Soleil. I owned this in Peau de Rose and found it to be too shimmery for my liking. It's gorgeous and blends beautifully and feels great on your skin but it was too much for all over. But it gets amazing reviews and people love it!

Beauty Butter in Coup de Soleil. I wear this pretty much any time I wear makeup. I layer this under my blush and it adds some warmth with no shimmer. Sometimes I brush a little on my nose and forehead. Nice matter powder that doesn't read as orange on me.

Lit Up Highlight Stick in Brulee. If I'm feeling extra fancy and/or pasty I dab some of this on the tops of my (fairly non-existent) cheekbones and sometimes on my eyelids to add some sparkle. This is kind of the perfect compromise for me to add shimmer without feeling overly shiny. Also own this in Nectar. Yes, my skin and makeup budget is a Dril tweet why do you ask.

Saie Sun Melt Bronzer (I wear Fair Bronze): much more affordable than WA and a cream option if you're into that. I hear Saie also makes a cream highlighter-blush but haven't tried it.

Questions? Comments? Well-founded concerns about my sanity? Fire away.

[dumb-doll-lips]

What is something you want to buy that you look at but haven’t spoiled yourself with ?

Oh gosh I have a bad habit off caving and eventually just spoiling myself. For a while it was Gucci lipsticks but I own 3 now lol.

But two things came to mind thay I’ve looked at bunch and haven’t bought… both makeup bc it’s like my weakenss

The Westman Atelier lip suede and the palette and lipgloss from Isamaya’s industrial collection.

Lush game time: if you send an ask my reply will include a link to control it for 5 min.

[cleverhottubmiracle]

The best blush sticks have undeniable appeal: Their easy application requires no makeup brushes for the best results. “Blush sticks are generally skin-forward and super glowy, giving you the perfect fresh flush and the ease of application with the stick format,” explains celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “A well-formulated blush should layer effortlessly, allowing for both a sheer wash of color and a bold, sculpted effect.” While makeup trends come and go, blush sticks are a modern makeup bag mainstay.Makeup artist Hannah Isobel Busst agrees, and cites blush sticks’ lightweight color payoff and portability are two another benefits. “You can layer on a cream blush, retouching your makeup throughout the day without it appearing cakey. Plus, they’re much quicker and easier to apply than a liquid blush, which I find can get messy on the go,” Busst tells Vogue. “Not to mention, they look cute and are easy to throw into any purse, carrying them with you throughout the day!” Below, shop the 10 best blush sticks for any beauty lover, from newbie to full-fledged aficionado.Vogue’s Favorite Blush Sticks:In This StoryBest Viral: Rhode Pocket BlushWhy we love it: All hail Hailey Bieber for her buzzy products that are actually worth the hype—Rhode’s viral Pocket Blush was its top launch of 2024 for a reason. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and tamanu oil, this blush blends like a dream and hydrates wherever it is placed. The six universally flattering shades offer a diffused yet vibrant flush that’s both long-wearing and ultra-flattering.Key Ingredients: Peptides, tamanu oilFinish: DewyShades: SixHow to apply: Simply swipe across your cheeks and tap out with your fingers to blend. Pro tip: for an added natural flush, swipe across the bridge of your nose too!Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Merit Flush BalmWhy we love it: There’s nothing not to love about Merit’s blush stick: Its creamy, satin finish provides a blendable flush of color that’s flattering but never cakey. Best of all, it’s a safe bet for acne-prone complexions, formulated without any breakout-causing ingredients. Instead, vitamin E helps nourish skin and provides the perfect amount of slip for an easily glided-on application. The packaging is so petite that you can pop it into any bag—clutch, baguette, or work tote—for blush touch-ups throughout the day.Key Ingredients: Vitamin EFinish: Satin finishShades: 13How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks or lips, then blend with your fingers for seamless application.Best Longwear: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush StickWestman AtelierBaby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: A two-for-one, this versatile blush can serve as blush or lipstick (or both!) whenever you want a hydrating burst of color. Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put. The result? Long-wear color for an all-day vivid flush.KeyIngredients: Jojoba seed oil, raspberry leaf extract, kaolin clay, vitamin C, vitamin EFinish: Natural FinishShades: NineHow to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in.Best for Sensitive Skin: Victoria Beckham Beauty Cheeky PoshWhy we love it: For those with sensitive skin prone to redness, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s blush stick checks all the boxes by providing vibrant color without irritating skin, thanks to the brand’s makeup-skin-care hybrid approach to products. Blue lotus wax boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties to calm down skin down, while serving a dual purpose of keeping your blush in place by absorbing excess oil. At the same time, jojoba esters add a touch of emollience for smooth application, while ginseng extract, rich with antioxidants, doubles down on anti-inflammatory properties and plumps collagen.Key Ingredients: Blue lotus wax, jojoba esters, ginseng extractFinish: Natural FinishShades: SevenHow to apply: According to the brand, for the best result apply dots of color along your cheekbones and the apples of your cheeks, blending outward in a tapping motion with your fingers.Best for Natural Makeup: Ilia Multi StickWhy we love it: Less of a vivid blusher and more of a natural flush, Ilia’s shea butter-infused blush melts effortlessly onto skin when contact. Featuring an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy result.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel waxFinish: Available in luminous or natural finishesShades: 12How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.Best for Dark Complexions: Ami Colé Desert Date Cream MultistickAmi ColéDesert Date Cream MultistickWhy we love it: Ami Colé’s range of blushes is made with people of color in mind, with vivid pigments that reflect beautifully on medium to deep complexions. This formulation blends hydrating baobab seed oil with antioxidant-rich hibiscus flower extract and desert date oil to protect against free radical damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Baobab seed oil, hibiscus seed oil, desert date oilFinish: MatteHow to apply: Swipe directly onto cheeks and lips, then blend with either your fingers or favorite complexion brush.Best Dual-Ended: Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoStilaBlush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoWhy we love it: Contour, blush, and bronze using only one product—Stila’s Hydro-Blur cheek duo does it all. The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.Key Ingredients: Candelilla wax, carnauba wax, synthetic beeswaxFinish: Natural finishShades: 5How to apply: Swipe on to cheeks and face contours, tapping out the edges for a blended look.Best Glowy: Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Legendary Glow Color BalmPat McGrath LabsDivine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour BalmWhy we love it: This multifunctional beauty stick achieves a McGrath approved radiant flush of color, no matter where its applied—lips, cheeks, or even eyes. Thanks to a blend of hydrating emollients (squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter), skin will look and feel supple. Best of all, the finished result is an otherworldly glow, with the slightest amount of shimmer for a glazed donut skin effect.Key Ingredients: Squalane, passion fruit extract, shea butterFinish: Luminous finishShades: 9How to apply: Fans of McGrath know she loves finger-painting balmy products on the high points of the face. As such, her recommendation here is swipe from the cheekbones up towards the temples, then diffuse the color by blending with fingers or a cosmetics sponge.Best for Mature Skin: Jones Road The Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickJones RoadThe Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickWhy we love it: This dual-purpose stick for lips and cheeks is fail-proof—the color payoff is super natural-looking, and the stick format, a piece of cake to use. Castor oil is the star ingredient here, boasting a combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E ideal for plumping skin and smoothing the overall appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxideFinish: Natural FinishShades: 8How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips. For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge. For lips, lightly diffuse the edges of your lip look using your ring finger.Best Matte: Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush StickNudestixNudies Matte Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: There’s no need to reach for a complexion brush; it’s already attached to the opposite end of this Nudestix cream blush. Aptly named an “all over face” blush stick, you needn’t feel limited to applying this creamy matte blush to your cheeks alone—apply anywhere the sun would naturally hit, like your temples, nose bridge, and eyes, for a healthy flush.Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, synthetic wax,Finish: Matte,Shades: 13How to apply: According to Nudestix, swipe your fingers directly onto the blush, then apply it to the high points of your face. Using the dual-ended brush, stipple in a patting motion to diffuse hard edges for a perfectly buffed look.Everything you need to know:How to Choose a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThere’s a wealth of blush options on the market. Still, blush sticks bring their unique perks to the table, namely, their versatility and user-friendly application. “Blush sticks are so much easier to apply because there’s no need to carry around a brush in addition,” says Busst. “They’re especially great for when you’re short on time and need to create a makeup look on the go. Plus, they really are multipurpose—if you want a slight lip tint or even a bit of color to wake up the eyes, you’ve got it all in one stick,” Busst adds.When trying to decide which blush stick is the perfect match for you, Spickard advises considering the look you’re going for to narrow down your choices. When in doubt, Busst advises swatching colors onto your hand to see which shade and finish achieves the result you’re after best.Finish: “You want to find a blush stick that matches the makeup look you’re going for,” explains Spickard. Natural finishes mimic the skin, while matte blushes provide a blurred, soft, glam look. For a glowing-from-within look, dewy finishes add luminosity wherever they’re applied.Pigmentation and Coverage: Sheer pigments provide the lightest natural flush for a naturally rosy-cheeked look. Meanwhile, highly pigmented blushes give a bolder color payoff. “Strong pigmentation is significant for deeper skin tones, ensuring the shades appear true to color and vibrant on every complexion,” Spickard tells Vogue.Undertones: “You’re going to want to pick a blush that harmonizes with your skin tone,” says Spickard. “Peach, coral, and terracotta shades bring warmth to golden and yellow undertones, while true pinks, mauves, and berry tones enhance cooler, pink skin tones.”How to Apply a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThe pros advise two main approaches when applying blush sticks: Either swipe and go or treat the back of your hand like an artist’s paint palette. Spickard prefers the latter. “Before applying it to the face, I like to take my ring finger and swipe it into the blush stick in a circular motion, then swirl it onto the back of my hand to warm it up,” he says. “‘Warming up the product allows it to blend more easily on the face and melt into the skin for a realistic skin finish.” From there, Spickard advises clients to smile big, and taps the product onto the the cheeks with his ring finger, buffing out in a circular motion.For Busst, it’s all about direct product-to-skin application. “Swipe straight from stick to your cheeks and use fingertips to blend upwards and out,” she says, adding the natural warmth of fingertips helps product to melt into the skin with ease. “For added assurance of seamlessly diffused edges, I also like to go in with the remaining concealer from my concealer brush and lightly blend around the corners of the nose outwards to make sure there’s a seamless color transition.”AccordionItemContainerButtonKasey Spickard is a professional makeup artist based between New York and Los Angeles with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. Spickard has worked with clients such as Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.Hannah Isobel Busst is a professional makeup artist based in London. Busst has worked with major fashion and beauty brands including Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dsquared², Thom Browne, Diesel, Rick Owens, and more. Source link

[norajworld]

The best blush sticks have undeniable appeal: Their easy application requires no makeup brushes for the best results. “Blush sticks are generally skin-forward and super glowy, giving you the perfect fresh flush and the ease of application with the stick format,” explains celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “A well-formulated blush should layer effortlessly, allowing for both a sheer wash of color and a bold, sculpted effect.” While makeup trends come and go, blush sticks are a modern makeup bag mainstay.Makeup artist Hannah Isobel Busst agrees, and cites blush sticks’ lightweight color payoff and portability are two another benefits. “You can layer on a cream blush, retouching your makeup throughout the day without it appearing cakey. Plus, they’re much quicker and easier to apply than a liquid blush, which I find can get messy on the go,” Busst tells Vogue. “Not to mention, they look cute and are easy to throw into any purse, carrying them with you throughout the day!” Below, shop the 10 best blush sticks for any beauty lover, from newbie to full-fledged aficionado.Vogue’s Favorite Blush Sticks:In This StoryBest Viral: Rhode Pocket BlushWhy we love it: All hail Hailey Bieber for her buzzy products that are actually worth the hype—Rhode’s viral Pocket Blush was its top launch of 2024 for a reason. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and tamanu oil, this blush blends like a dream and hydrates wherever it is placed. The six universally flattering shades offer a diffused yet vibrant flush that’s both long-wearing and ultra-flattering.Key Ingredients: Peptides, tamanu oilFinish: DewyShades: SixHow to apply: Simply swipe across your cheeks and tap out with your fingers to blend. Pro tip: for an added natural flush, swipe across the bridge of your nose too!Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Merit Flush BalmWhy we love it: There’s nothing not to love about Merit’s blush stick: Its creamy, satin finish provides a blendable flush of color that’s flattering but never cakey. Best of all, it’s a safe bet for acne-prone complexions, formulated without any breakout-causing ingredients. Instead, vitamin E helps nourish skin and provides the perfect amount of slip for an easily glided-on application. The packaging is so petite that you can pop it into any bag—clutch, baguette, or work tote—for blush touch-ups throughout the day.Key Ingredients: Vitamin EFinish: Satin finishShades: 13How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks or lips, then blend with your fingers for seamless application.Best Longwear: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush StickWestman AtelierBaby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: A two-for-one, this versatile blush can serve as blush or lipstick (or both!) whenever you want a hydrating burst of color. Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put. The result? Long-wear color for an all-day vivid flush.KeyIngredients: Jojoba seed oil, raspberry leaf extract, kaolin clay, vitamin C, vitamin EFinish: Natural FinishShades: NineHow to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in.Best for Sensitive Skin: Victoria Beckham Beauty Cheeky PoshWhy we love it: For those with sensitive skin prone to redness, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s blush stick checks all the boxes by providing vibrant color without irritating skin, thanks to the brand’s makeup-skin-care hybrid approach to products. Blue lotus wax boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties to calm down skin down, while serving a dual purpose of keeping your blush in place by absorbing excess oil. At the same time, jojoba esters add a touch of emollience for smooth application, while ginseng extract, rich with antioxidants, doubles down on anti-inflammatory properties and plumps collagen.Key Ingredients: Blue lotus wax, jojoba esters, ginseng extractFinish: Natural FinishShades: SevenHow to apply: According to the brand, for the best result apply dots of color along your cheekbones and the apples of your cheeks, blending outward in a tapping motion with your fingers.Best for Natural Makeup: Ilia Multi StickWhy we love it: Less of a vivid blusher and more of a natural flush, Ilia’s shea butter-infused blush melts effortlessly onto skin when contact. Featuring an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy result.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel waxFinish: Available in luminous or natural finishesShades: 12How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.Best for Dark Complexions: Ami Colé Desert Date Cream MultistickAmi ColéDesert Date Cream MultistickWhy we love it: Ami Colé’s range of blushes is made with people of color in mind, with vivid pigments that reflect beautifully on medium to deep complexions. This formulation blends hydrating baobab seed oil with antioxidant-rich hibiscus flower extract and desert date oil to protect against free radical damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Baobab seed oil, hibiscus seed oil, desert date oilFinish: MatteHow to apply: Swipe directly onto cheeks and lips, then blend with either your fingers or favorite complexion brush.Best Dual-Ended: Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoStilaBlush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoWhy we love it: Contour, blush, and bronze using only one product—Stila’s Hydro-Blur cheek duo does it all. The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.Key Ingredients: Candelilla wax, carnauba wax, synthetic beeswaxFinish: Natural finishShades: 5How to apply: Swipe on to cheeks and face contours, tapping out the edges for a blended look.Best Glowy: Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Legendary Glow Color BalmPat McGrath LabsDivine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour BalmWhy we love it: This multifunctional beauty stick achieves a McGrath approved radiant flush of color, no matter where its applied—lips, cheeks, or even eyes. Thanks to a blend of hydrating emollients (squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter), skin will look and feel supple. Best of all, the finished result is an otherworldly glow, with the slightest amount of shimmer for a glazed donut skin effect.Key Ingredients: Squalane, passion fruit extract, shea butterFinish: Luminous finishShades: 9How to apply: Fans of McGrath know she loves finger-painting balmy products on the high points of the face. As such, her recommendation here is swipe from the cheekbones up towards the temples, then diffuse the color by blending with fingers or a cosmetics sponge.Best for Mature Skin: Jones Road The Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickJones RoadThe Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickWhy we love it: This dual-purpose stick for lips and cheeks is fail-proof—the color payoff is super natural-looking, and the stick format, a piece of cake to use. Castor oil is the star ingredient here, boasting a combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E ideal for plumping skin and smoothing the overall appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxideFinish: Natural FinishShades: 8How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips. For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge. For lips, lightly diffuse the edges of your lip look using your ring finger.Best Matte: Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush StickNudestixNudies Matte Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: There’s no need to reach for a complexion brush; it’s already attached to the opposite end of this Nudestix cream blush. Aptly named an “all over face” blush stick, you needn’t feel limited to applying this creamy matte blush to your cheeks alone—apply anywhere the sun would naturally hit, like your temples, nose bridge, and eyes, for a healthy flush.Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, synthetic wax,Finish: Matte,Shades: 13How to apply: According to Nudestix, swipe your fingers directly onto the blush, then apply it to the high points of your face. Using the dual-ended brush, stipple in a patting motion to diffuse hard edges for a perfectly buffed look.Everything you need to know:How to Choose a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThere’s a wealth of blush options on the market. Still, blush sticks bring their unique perks to the table, namely, their versatility and user-friendly application. “Blush sticks are so much easier to apply because there’s no need to carry around a brush in addition,” says Busst. “They’re especially great for when you’re short on time and need to create a makeup look on the go. Plus, they really are multipurpose—if you want a slight lip tint or even a bit of color to wake up the eyes, you’ve got it all in one stick,” Busst adds.When trying to decide which blush stick is the perfect match for you, Spickard advises considering the look you’re going for to narrow down your choices. When in doubt, Busst advises swatching colors onto your hand to see which shade and finish achieves the result you’re after best.Finish: “You want to find a blush stick that matches the makeup look you’re going for,” explains Spickard. Natural finishes mimic the skin, while matte blushes provide a blurred, soft, glam look. For a glowing-from-within look, dewy finishes add luminosity wherever they’re applied.Pigmentation and Coverage: Sheer pigments provide the lightest natural flush for a naturally rosy-cheeked look. Meanwhile, highly pigmented blushes give a bolder color payoff. “Strong pigmentation is significant for deeper skin tones, ensuring the shades appear true to color and vibrant on every complexion,” Spickard tells Vogue.Undertones: “You’re going to want to pick a blush that harmonizes with your skin tone,” says Spickard. “Peach, coral, and terracotta shades bring warmth to golden and yellow undertones, while true pinks, mauves, and berry tones enhance cooler, pink skin tones.”How to Apply a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThe pros advise two main approaches when applying blush sticks: Either swipe and go or treat the back of your hand like an artist’s paint palette. Spickard prefers the latter. “Before applying it to the face, I like to take my ring finger and swipe it into the blush stick in a circular motion, then swirl it onto the back of my hand to warm it up,” he says. “‘Warming up the product allows it to blend more easily on the face and melt into the skin for a realistic skin finish.” From there, Spickard advises clients to smile big, and taps the product onto the the cheeks with his ring finger, buffing out in a circular motion.For Busst, it’s all about direct product-to-skin application. “Swipe straight from stick to your cheeks and use fingertips to blend upwards and out,” she says, adding the natural warmth of fingertips helps product to melt into the skin with ease. “For added assurance of seamlessly diffused edges, I also like to go in with the remaining concealer from my concealer brush and lightly blend around the corners of the nose outwards to make sure there’s a seamless color transition.”AccordionItemContainerButtonKasey Spickard is a professional makeup artist based between New York and Los Angeles with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. Spickard has worked with clients such as Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.Hannah Isobel Busst is a professional makeup artist based in London. Busst has worked with major fashion and beauty brands including Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dsquared², Thom Browne, Diesel, Rick Owens, and more. Source link

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The best blush sticks have undeniable appeal: Their easy application requires no makeup brushes for the best results. “Blush sticks are generally skin-forward and super glowy, giving you the perfect fresh flush and the ease of application with the stick format,” explains celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “A well-formulated blush should layer effortlessly, allowing for both a sheer wash of color and a bold, sculpted effect.” While makeup trends come and go, blush sticks are a modern makeup bag mainstay.Makeup artist Hannah Isobel Busst agrees, and cites blush sticks’ lightweight color payoff and portability are two another benefits. “You can layer on a cream blush, retouching your makeup throughout the day without it appearing cakey. Plus, they’re much quicker and easier to apply than a liquid blush, which I find can get messy on the go,” Busst tells Vogue. “Not to mention, they look cute and are easy to throw into any purse, carrying them with you throughout the day!” Below, shop the 10 best blush sticks for any beauty lover, from newbie to full-fledged aficionado.Vogue’s Favorite Blush Sticks:In This StoryBest Viral: Rhode Pocket BlushWhy we love it: All hail Hailey Bieber for her buzzy products that are actually worth the hype—Rhode’s viral Pocket Blush was its top launch of 2024 for a reason. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and tamanu oil, this blush blends like a dream and hydrates wherever it is placed. The six universally flattering shades offer a diffused yet vibrant flush that’s both long-wearing and ultra-flattering.Key Ingredients: Peptides, tamanu oilFinish: DewyShades: SixHow to apply: Simply swipe across your cheeks and tap out with your fingers to blend. Pro tip: for an added natural flush, swipe across the bridge of your nose too!Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Merit Flush BalmWhy we love it: There’s nothing not to love about Merit’s blush stick: Its creamy, satin finish provides a blendable flush of color that’s flattering but never cakey. Best of all, it’s a safe bet for acne-prone complexions, formulated without any breakout-causing ingredients. Instead, vitamin E helps nourish skin and provides the perfect amount of slip for an easily glided-on application. The packaging is so petite that you can pop it into any bag—clutch, baguette, or work tote—for blush touch-ups throughout the day.Key Ingredients: Vitamin EFinish: Satin finishShades: 13How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks or lips, then blend with your fingers for seamless application.Best Longwear: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush StickWestman AtelierBaby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: A two-for-one, this versatile blush can serve as blush or lipstick (or both!) whenever you want a hydrating burst of color. Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put. The result? Long-wear color for an all-day vivid flush.KeyIngredients: Jojoba seed oil, raspberry leaf extract, kaolin clay, vitamin C, vitamin EFinish: Natural FinishShades: NineHow to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in.Best for Sensitive Skin: Victoria Beckham Beauty Cheeky PoshWhy we love it: For those with sensitive skin prone to redness, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s blush stick checks all the boxes by providing vibrant color without irritating skin, thanks to the brand’s makeup-skin-care hybrid approach to products. Blue lotus wax boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties to calm down skin down, while serving a dual purpose of keeping your blush in place by absorbing excess oil. At the same time, jojoba esters add a touch of emollience for smooth application, while ginseng extract, rich with antioxidants, doubles down on anti-inflammatory properties and plumps collagen.Key Ingredients: Blue lotus wax, jojoba esters, ginseng extractFinish: Natural FinishShades: SevenHow to apply: According to the brand, for the best result apply dots of color along your cheekbones and the apples of your cheeks, blending outward in a tapping motion with your fingers.Best for Natural Makeup: Ilia Multi StickWhy we love it: Less of a vivid blusher and more of a natural flush, Ilia’s shea butter-infused blush melts effortlessly onto skin when contact. Featuring an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy result.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel waxFinish: Available in luminous or natural finishesShades: 12How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.Best for Dark Complexions: Ami Colé Desert Date Cream MultistickAmi ColéDesert Date Cream MultistickWhy we love it: Ami Colé’s range of blushes is made with people of color in mind, with vivid pigments that reflect beautifully on medium to deep complexions. This formulation blends hydrating baobab seed oil with antioxidant-rich hibiscus flower extract and desert date oil to protect against free radical damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Baobab seed oil, hibiscus seed oil, desert date oilFinish: MatteHow to apply: Swipe directly onto cheeks and lips, then blend with either your fingers or favorite complexion brush.Best Dual-Ended: Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoStilaBlush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoWhy we love it: Contour, blush, and bronze using only one product—Stila’s Hydro-Blur cheek duo does it all. The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.Key Ingredients: Candelilla wax, carnauba wax, synthetic beeswaxFinish: Natural finishShades: 5How to apply: Swipe on to cheeks and face contours, tapping out the edges for a blended look.Best Glowy: Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Legendary Glow Color BalmPat McGrath LabsDivine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour BalmWhy we love it: This multifunctional beauty stick achieves a McGrath approved radiant flush of color, no matter where its applied—lips, cheeks, or even eyes. Thanks to a blend of hydrating emollients (squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter), skin will look and feel supple. Best of all, the finished result is an otherworldly glow, with the slightest amount of shimmer for a glazed donut skin effect.Key Ingredients: Squalane, passion fruit extract, shea butterFinish: Luminous finishShades: 9How to apply: Fans of McGrath know she loves finger-painting balmy products on the high points of the face. As such, her recommendation here is swipe from the cheekbones up towards the temples, then diffuse the color by blending with fingers or a cosmetics sponge.Best for Mature Skin: Jones Road The Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickJones RoadThe Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickWhy we love it: This dual-purpose stick for lips and cheeks is fail-proof—the color payoff is super natural-looking, and the stick format, a piece of cake to use. Castor oil is the star ingredient here, boasting a combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E ideal for plumping skin and smoothing the overall appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxideFinish: Natural FinishShades: 8How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips. For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge. For lips, lightly diffuse the edges of your lip look using your ring finger.Best Matte: Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush StickNudestixNudies Matte Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: There’s no need to reach for a complexion brush; it’s already attached to the opposite end of this Nudestix cream blush. Aptly named an “all over face” blush stick, you needn’t feel limited to applying this creamy matte blush to your cheeks alone—apply anywhere the sun would naturally hit, like your temples, nose bridge, and eyes, for a healthy flush.Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, synthetic wax,Finish: Matte,Shades: 13How to apply: According to Nudestix, swipe your fingers directly onto the blush, then apply it to the high points of your face. Using the dual-ended brush, stipple in a patting motion to diffuse hard edges for a perfectly buffed look.Everything you need to know:How to Choose a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThere’s a wealth of blush options on the market. Still, blush sticks bring their unique perks to the table, namely, their versatility and user-friendly application. “Blush sticks are so much easier to apply because there’s no need to carry around a brush in addition,” says Busst. “They’re especially great for when you’re short on time and need to create a makeup look on the go. Plus, they really are multipurpose—if you want a slight lip tint or even a bit of color to wake up the eyes, you’ve got it all in one stick,” Busst adds.When trying to decide which blush stick is the perfect match for you, Spickard advises considering the look you’re going for to narrow down your choices. When in doubt, Busst advises swatching colors onto your hand to see which shade and finish achieves the result you’re after best.Finish: “You want to find a blush stick that matches the makeup look you’re going for,” explains Spickard. Natural finishes mimic the skin, while matte blushes provide a blurred, soft, glam look. For a glowing-from-within look, dewy finishes add luminosity wherever they’re applied.Pigmentation and Coverage: Sheer pigments provide the lightest natural flush for a naturally rosy-cheeked look. Meanwhile, highly pigmented blushes give a bolder color payoff. “Strong pigmentation is significant for deeper skin tones, ensuring the shades appear true to color and vibrant on every complexion,” Spickard tells Vogue.Undertones: “You’re going to want to pick a blush that harmonizes with your skin tone,” says Spickard. “Peach, coral, and terracotta shades bring warmth to golden and yellow undertones, while true pinks, mauves, and berry tones enhance cooler, pink skin tones.”How to Apply a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThe pros advise two main approaches when applying blush sticks: Either swipe and go or treat the back of your hand like an artist’s paint palette. Spickard prefers the latter. “Before applying it to the face, I like to take my ring finger and swipe it into the blush stick in a circular motion, then swirl it onto the back of my hand to warm it up,” he says. “‘Warming up the product allows it to blend more easily on the face and melt into the skin for a realistic skin finish.” From there, Spickard advises clients to smile big, and taps the product onto the the cheeks with his ring finger, buffing out in a circular motion.For Busst, it’s all about direct product-to-skin application. “Swipe straight from stick to your cheeks and use fingertips to blend upwards and out,” she says, adding the natural warmth of fingertips helps product to melt into the skin with ease. “For added assurance of seamlessly diffused edges, I also like to go in with the remaining concealer from my concealer brush and lightly blend around the corners of the nose outwards to make sure there’s a seamless color transition.”AccordionItemContainerButtonKasey Spickard is a professional makeup artist based between New York and Los Angeles with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. Spickard has worked with clients such as Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.Hannah Isobel Busst is a professional makeup artist based in London. Busst has worked with major fashion and beauty brands including Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dsquared², Thom Browne, Diesel, Rick Owens, and more. Source link

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westman atelier vital skin foundation stick dark skin | luxury foundation review | byalicexo

if you’re looking for a foundation that does it all (i’m talking perfect, even coverage, a blendable, buildable formula and an even more beautiful natural finish) then you’ll want to watch this review of the westman atelier vital skin foundation stick.

in my latest video, i’m talking about this foundation and all the things that have made it one of my favourites. so make sure you watch until the very end.

i hope you enjoy the video. don’t forget to like, comment, SUBSCRIBE (turn on your notifications) and share with your friends. in the meantime, i’ll catch you in the next one

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personal wishlist — berry, mauve, and reds.

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please be more specific about the Westman Atelier Makeup because I can't find anything that works for my complexion as a dsbw

I love the Squeaky Clean Lip Balm in 4 colors and the Atelier XIV Concealer. I also have the Baby Cheeks Blush in Dou Dou and think it’s so natural on me. I have the "Les Rouges" Lip Suede palette, and the red shades are perfect. The brand can be very hit or miss at times, but when you find a hit, it's definitely a hit.

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The best blush sticks have undeniable appeal: Their easy application requires no makeup brushes for the best results. “Blush sticks are generally skin-forward and super glowy, giving you the perfect fresh flush and the ease of application with the stick format,” explains celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “A well-formulated blush should layer effortlessly, allowing for both a sheer wash of color and a bold, sculpted effect.” While makeup trends come and go, blush sticks are a modern makeup bag mainstay.Makeup artist Hannah Isobel Busst agrees, and cites blush sticks’ lightweight color payoff and portability are two another benefits. “You can layer on a cream blush, retouching your makeup throughout the day without it appearing cakey. Plus, they’re much quicker and easier to apply than a liquid blush, which I find can get messy on the go,” Busst tells Vogue. “Not to mention, they look cute and are easy to throw into any purse, carrying them with you throughout the day!” Below, shop the 10 best blush sticks for any beauty lover, from newbie to full-fledged aficionado.Vogue’s Favorite Blush Sticks:In This StoryBest Viral: Rhode Pocket BlushWhy we love it: All hail Hailey Bieber for her buzzy products that are actually worth the hype—Rhode’s viral Pocket Blush was its top launch of 2024 for a reason. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and tamanu oil, this blush blends like a dream and hydrates wherever it is placed. The six universally flattering shades offer a diffused yet vibrant flush that’s both long-wearing and ultra-flattering.Key Ingredients: Peptides, tamanu oilFinish: DewyShades: SixHow to apply: Simply swipe across your cheeks and tap out with your fingers to blend. Pro tip: for an added natural flush, swipe across the bridge of your nose too!Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Merit Flush BalmWhy we love it: There’s nothing not to love about Merit’s blush stick: Its creamy, satin finish provides a blendable flush of color that’s flattering but never cakey. Best of all, it’s a safe bet for acne-prone complexions, formulated without any breakout-causing ingredients. Instead, vitamin E helps nourish skin and provides the perfect amount of slip for an easily glided-on application. The packaging is so petite that you can pop it into any bag—clutch, baguette, or work tote—for blush touch-ups throughout the day.Key Ingredients: Vitamin EFinish: Satin finishShades: 13How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks or lips, then blend with your fingers for seamless application.Best Longwear: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush StickWestman AtelierBaby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: A two-for-one, this versatile blush can serve as blush or lipstick (or both!) whenever you want a hydrating burst of color. Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put. The result? Long-wear color for an all-day vivid flush.KeyIngredients: Jojoba seed oil, raspberry leaf extract, kaolin clay, vitamin C, vitamin EFinish: Natural FinishShades: NineHow to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in.Best for Sensitive Skin: Victoria Beckham Beauty Cheeky PoshWhy we love it: For those with sensitive skin prone to redness, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s blush stick checks all the boxes by providing vibrant color without irritating skin, thanks to the brand’s makeup-skin-care hybrid approach to products. Blue lotus wax boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties to calm down skin down, while serving a dual purpose of keeping your blush in place by absorbing excess oil. At the same time, jojoba esters add a touch of emollience for smooth application, while ginseng extract, rich with antioxidants, doubles down on anti-inflammatory properties and plumps collagen.Key Ingredients: Blue lotus wax, jojoba esters, ginseng extractFinish: Natural FinishShades: SevenHow to apply: According to the brand, for the best result apply dots of color along your cheekbones and the apples of your cheeks, blending outward in a tapping motion with your fingers.Best for Natural Makeup: Ilia Multi StickWhy we love it: Less of a vivid blusher and more of a natural flush, Ilia’s shea butter-infused blush melts effortlessly onto skin when contact. Featuring an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy result.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel waxFinish: Available in luminous or natural finishesShades: 12How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.Best for Dark Complexions: Ami Colé Desert Date Cream MultistickAmi ColéDesert Date Cream MultistickWhy we love it: Ami Colé’s range of blushes is made with people of color in mind, with vivid pigments that reflect beautifully on medium to deep complexions. This formulation blends hydrating baobab seed oil with antioxidant-rich hibiscus flower extract and desert date oil to protect against free radical damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Baobab seed oil, hibiscus seed oil, desert date oilFinish: MatteHow to apply: Swipe directly onto cheeks and lips, then blend with either your fingers or favorite complexion brush.Best Dual-Ended: Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoStilaBlush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoWhy we love it: Contour, blush, and bronze using only one product—Stila’s Hydro-Blur cheek duo does it all. The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.Key Ingredients: Candelilla wax, carnauba wax, synthetic beeswaxFinish: Natural finishShades: 5How to apply: Swipe on to cheeks and face contours, tapping out the edges for a blended look.Best Glowy: Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Legendary Glow Color BalmPat McGrath LabsDivine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour BalmWhy we love it: This multifunctional beauty stick achieves a McGrath approved radiant flush of color, no matter where its applied—lips, cheeks, or even eyes. Thanks to a blend of hydrating emollients (squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter), skin will look and feel supple. Best of all, the finished result is an otherworldly glow, with the slightest amount of shimmer for a glazed donut skin effect.Key Ingredients: Squalane, passion fruit extract, shea butterFinish: Luminous finishShades: 9How to apply: Fans of McGrath know she loves finger-painting balmy products on the high points of the face. As such, her recommendation here is swipe from the cheekbones up towards the temples, then diffuse the color by blending with fingers or a cosmetics sponge.Best for Mature Skin: Jones Road The Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickJones RoadThe Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickWhy we love it: This dual-purpose stick for lips and cheeks is fail-proof—the color payoff is super natural-looking, and the stick format, a piece of cake to use. Castor oil is the star ingredient here, boasting a combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E ideal for plumping skin and smoothing the overall appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxideFinish: Natural FinishShades: 8How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips. For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge. For lips, lightly diffuse the edges of your lip look using your ring finger.Best Matte: Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush StickNudestixNudies Matte Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: There’s no need to reach for a complexion brush; it’s already attached to the opposite end of this Nudestix cream blush. Aptly named an “all over face” blush stick, you needn’t feel limited to applying this creamy matte blush to your cheeks alone—apply anywhere the sun would naturally hit, like your temples, nose bridge, and eyes, for a healthy flush.Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, synthetic wax,Finish: Matte,Shades: 13How to apply: According to Nudestix, swipe your fingers directly onto the blush, then apply it to the high points of your face. Using the dual-ended brush, stipple in a patting motion to diffuse hard edges for a perfectly buffed look.Everything you need to know:How to Choose a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThere’s a wealth of blush options on the market. Still, blush sticks bring their unique perks to the table, namely, their versatility and user-friendly application. “Blush sticks are so much easier to apply because there’s no need to carry around a brush in addition,” says Busst. “They’re especially great for when you’re short on time and need to create a makeup look on the go. Plus, they really are multipurpose—if you want a slight lip tint or even a bit of color to wake up the eyes, you’ve got it all in one stick,” Busst adds.When trying to decide which blush stick is the perfect match for you, Spickard advises considering the look you’re going for to narrow down your choices. When in doubt, Busst advises swatching colors onto your hand to see which shade and finish achieves the result you’re after best.Finish: “You want to find a blush stick that matches the makeup look you’re going for,” explains Spickard. Natural finishes mimic the skin, while matte blushes provide a blurred, soft, glam look. For a glowing-from-within look, dewy finishes add luminosity wherever they’re applied.Pigmentation and Coverage: Sheer pigments provide the lightest natural flush for a naturally rosy-cheeked look. Meanwhile, highly pigmented blushes give a bolder color payoff. “Strong pigmentation is significant for deeper skin tones, ensuring the shades appear true to color and vibrant on every complexion,” Spickard tells Vogue.Undertones: “You’re going to want to pick a blush that harmonizes with your skin tone,” says Spickard. “Peach, coral, and terracotta shades bring warmth to golden and yellow undertones, while true pinks, mauves, and berry tones enhance cooler, pink skin tones.”How to Apply a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThe pros advise two main approaches when applying blush sticks: Either swipe and go or treat the back of your hand like an artist’s paint palette. Spickard prefers the latter. “Before applying it to the face, I like to take my ring finger and swipe it into the blush stick in a circular motion, then swirl it onto the back of my hand to warm it up,” he says. “‘Warming up the product allows it to blend more easily on the face and melt into the skin for a realistic skin finish.” From there, Spickard advises clients to smile big, and taps the product onto the the cheeks with his ring finger, buffing out in a circular motion.For Busst, it’s all about direct product-to-skin application. “Swipe straight from stick to your cheeks and use fingertips to blend upwards and out,” she says, adding the natural warmth of fingertips helps product to melt into the skin with ease. “For added assurance of seamlessly diffused edges, I also like to go in with the remaining concealer from my concealer brush and lightly blend around the corners of the nose outwards to make sure there’s a seamless color transition.”AccordionItemContainerButtonKasey Spickard is a professional makeup artist based between New York and Los Angeles with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. Spickard has worked with clients such as Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.Hannah Isobel Busst is a professional makeup artist based in London. Busst has worked with major fashion and beauty brands including Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dsquared², Thom Browne, Diesel, Rick Owens, and more. Source link

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The best blush sticks have undeniable appeal: Their easy application requires no makeup brushes for the best results. “Blush sticks are generally skin-forward and super glowy, giving you the perfect fresh flush and the ease of application with the stick format,” explains celebrity makeup artist Kasey Spickard. “A well-formulated blush should layer effortlessly, allowing for both a sheer wash of color and a bold, sculpted effect.” While makeup trends come and go, blush sticks are a modern makeup bag mainstay.Makeup artist Hannah Isobel Busst agrees, and cites blush sticks’ lightweight color payoff and portability are two another benefits. “You can layer on a cream blush, retouching your makeup throughout the day without it appearing cakey. Plus, they’re much quicker and easier to apply than a liquid blush, which I find can get messy on the go,” Busst tells Vogue. “Not to mention, they look cute and are easy to throw into any purse, carrying them with you throughout the day!” Below, shop the 10 best blush sticks for any beauty lover, from newbie to full-fledged aficionado.Vogue’s Favorite Blush Sticks:In This StoryBest Viral: Rhode Pocket BlushWhy we love it: All hail Hailey Bieber for her buzzy products that are actually worth the hype—Rhode’s viral Pocket Blush was its top launch of 2024 for a reason. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients like peptides and tamanu oil, this blush blends like a dream and hydrates wherever it is placed. The six universally flattering shades offer a diffused yet vibrant flush that’s both long-wearing and ultra-flattering.Key Ingredients: Peptides, tamanu oilFinish: DewyShades: SixHow to apply: Simply swipe across your cheeks and tap out with your fingers to blend. Pro tip: for an added natural flush, swipe across the bridge of your nose too!Best for Acne-Prone Skin: Merit Flush BalmWhy we love it: There’s nothing not to love about Merit’s blush stick: Its creamy, satin finish provides a blendable flush of color that’s flattering but never cakey. Best of all, it’s a safe bet for acne-prone complexions, formulated without any breakout-causing ingredients. Instead, vitamin E helps nourish skin and provides the perfect amount of slip for an easily glided-on application. The packaging is so petite that you can pop it into any bag—clutch, baguette, or work tote—for blush touch-ups throughout the day.Key Ingredients: Vitamin EFinish: Satin finishShades: 13How to apply: Swipe onto cheeks or lips, then blend with your fingers for seamless application.Best Longwear: Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush StickWestman AtelierBaby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: A two-for-one, this versatile blush can serve as blush or lipstick (or both!) whenever you want a hydrating burst of color. Thanks to jojoba oil and a blend of fruit extracts, the formulation is nourishing, effortlessly blendable, and streak-resistant; kaolin clay is a natural absorbent for excess oil, ensuring your product stays put. The result? Long-wear color for an all-day vivid flush.KeyIngredients: Jojoba seed oil, raspberry leaf extract, kaolin clay, vitamin C, vitamin EFinish: Natural FinishShades: NineHow to apply: Swipe onto cheeks and lips, then blend in.Best for Sensitive Skin: Victoria Beckham Beauty Cheeky PoshWhy we love it: For those with sensitive skin prone to redness, Victoria Beckham Beauty’s blush stick checks all the boxes by providing vibrant color without irritating skin, thanks to the brand’s makeup-skin-care hybrid approach to products. Blue lotus wax boasts natural anti-inflammatory properties to calm down skin down, while serving a dual purpose of keeping your blush in place by absorbing excess oil. At the same time, jojoba esters add a touch of emollience for smooth application, while ginseng extract, rich with antioxidants, doubles down on anti-inflammatory properties and plumps collagen.Key Ingredients: Blue lotus wax, jojoba esters, ginseng extractFinish: Natural FinishShades: SevenHow to apply: According to the brand, for the best result apply dots of color along your cheekbones and the apples of your cheeks, blending outward in a tapping motion with your fingers.Best for Natural Makeup: Ilia Multi StickWhy we love it: Less of a vivid blusher and more of a natural flush, Ilia’s shea butter-infused blush melts effortlessly onto skin when contact. Featuring an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy result.Key Ingredients: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel waxFinish: Available in luminous or natural finishesShades: 12How to apply: Ilia keeps matters simple with its multi-stick: swipe, blend, and go.Best for Dark Complexions: Ami Colé Desert Date Cream MultistickAmi ColéDesert Date Cream MultistickWhy we love it: Ami Colé’s range of blushes is made with people of color in mind, with vivid pigments that reflect beautifully on medium to deep complexions. This formulation blends hydrating baobab seed oil with antioxidant-rich hibiscus flower extract and desert date oil to protect against free radical damage and reduce the appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Baobab seed oil, hibiscus seed oil, desert date oilFinish: MatteHow to apply: Swipe directly onto cheeks and lips, then blend with either your fingers or favorite complexion brush.Best Dual-Ended: Stila Blush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoStilaBlush & Bronze Hydro-Blur Cheek DuoWhy we love it: Contour, blush, and bronze using only one product—Stila’s Hydro-Blur cheek duo does it all. The gel-like texture goes on sheer but allows for buildable intensity—with color pairings ranging from a soft pink and caramel to a rich berry and chocolate combo.Key Ingredients: Candelilla wax, carnauba wax, synthetic beeswaxFinish: Natural finishShades: 5How to apply: Swipe on to cheeks and face contours, tapping out the edges for a blended look.Best Glowy: Pat McGrath Labs Divine Blush Legendary Glow Color BalmPat McGrath LabsDivine Blush: Legendary Glow Colour BalmWhy we love it: This multifunctional beauty stick achieves a McGrath approved radiant flush of color, no matter where its applied—lips, cheeks, or even eyes. Thanks to a blend of hydrating emollients (squalane, passion fruit extract, and shea butter), skin will look and feel supple. Best of all, the finished result is an otherworldly glow, with the slightest amount of shimmer for a glazed donut skin effect.Key Ingredients: Squalane, passion fruit extract, shea butterFinish: Luminous finishShades: 9How to apply: Fans of McGrath know she loves finger-painting balmy products on the high points of the face. As such, her recommendation here is swipe from the cheekbones up towards the temples, then diffuse the color by blending with fingers or a cosmetics sponge.Best for Mature Skin: Jones Road The Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickJones RoadThe Overachiever Lip + Cheek StickWhy we love it: This dual-purpose stick for lips and cheeks is fail-proof—the color payoff is super natural-looking, and the stick format, a piece of cake to use. Castor oil is the star ingredient here, boasting a combination of essential fatty acids and vitamin E ideal for plumping skin and smoothing the overall appearance of fine lines.Key Ingredients: Castor oil, synthetic wax, titanium dioxideFinish: Natural FinishShades: 8How to apply: Swipe color onto the apples of your cheeks and lips. For blush, blend with your fingers or favorite sponge. For lips, lightly diffuse the edges of your lip look using your ring finger.Best Matte: Nudestix Nudies Matte Cream Blush StickNudestixNudies Matte Cream Blush StickWhy we love it: There’s no need to reach for a complexion brush; it’s already attached to the opposite end of this Nudestix cream blush. Aptly named an “all over face” blush stick, you needn’t feel limited to applying this creamy matte blush to your cheeks alone—apply anywhere the sun would naturally hit, like your temples, nose bridge, and eyes, for a healthy flush.Key Ingredients: Dimethicone, synthetic wax,Finish: Matte,Shades: 13How to apply: According to Nudestix, swipe your fingers directly onto the blush, then apply it to the high points of your face. Using the dual-ended brush, stipple in a patting motion to diffuse hard edges for a perfectly buffed look.Everything you need to know:How to Choose a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThere’s a wealth of blush options on the market. Still, blush sticks bring their unique perks to the table, namely, their versatility and user-friendly application. “Blush sticks are so much easier to apply because there’s no need to carry around a brush in addition,” says Busst. “They’re especially great for when you’re short on time and need to create a makeup look on the go. Plus, they really are multipurpose—if you want a slight lip tint or even a bit of color to wake up the eyes, you’ve got it all in one stick,” Busst adds.When trying to decide which blush stick is the perfect match for you, Spickard advises considering the look you’re going for to narrow down your choices. When in doubt, Busst advises swatching colors onto your hand to see which shade and finish achieves the result you’re after best.Finish: “You want to find a blush stick that matches the makeup look you’re going for,” explains Spickard. Natural finishes mimic the skin, while matte blushes provide a blurred, soft, glam look. For a glowing-from-within look, dewy finishes add luminosity wherever they’re applied.Pigmentation and Coverage: Sheer pigments provide the lightest natural flush for a naturally rosy-cheeked look. Meanwhile, highly pigmented blushes give a bolder color payoff. “Strong pigmentation is significant for deeper skin tones, ensuring the shades appear true to color and vibrant on every complexion,” Spickard tells Vogue.Undertones: “You’re going to want to pick a blush that harmonizes with your skin tone,” says Spickard. “Peach, coral, and terracotta shades bring warmth to golden and yellow undertones, while true pinks, mauves, and berry tones enhance cooler, pink skin tones.”How to Apply a Blush Stick:AccordionItemContainerButtonThe pros advise two main approaches when applying blush sticks: Either swipe and go or treat the back of your hand like an artist’s paint palette. Spickard prefers the latter. “Before applying it to the face, I like to take my ring finger and swipe it into the blush stick in a circular motion, then swirl it onto the back of my hand to warm it up,” he says. “‘Warming up the product allows it to blend more easily on the face and melt into the skin for a realistic skin finish.” From there, Spickard advises clients to smile big, and taps the product onto the the cheeks with his ring finger, buffing out in a circular motion.For Busst, it’s all about direct product-to-skin application. “Swipe straight from stick to your cheeks and use fingertips to blend upwards and out,” she says, adding the natural warmth of fingertips helps product to melt into the skin with ease. “For added assurance of seamlessly diffused edges, I also like to go in with the remaining concealer from my concealer brush and lightly blend around the corners of the nose outwards to make sure there’s a seamless color transition.”AccordionItemContainerButtonKasey Spickard is a professional makeup artist based between New York and Los Angeles with more than 10 years of experience in the beauty industry. Spickard has worked with clients such as Jenna Lyons, Kamie Crawford, and Brynn Whitfield.Hannah Isobel Busst is a professional makeup artist based in London. Busst has worked with major fashion and beauty brands including Victoria Beckham Beauty, Dsquared², Thom Browne, Diesel, Rick Owens, and more. Source link