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These Are The Differences Between Cream And Powder Blush

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Here comes the blushing bride! We have all heard this term used to describe the beauty of women when they have rosy cheeks. According to Psychology Today, we tend to perceive rosy cheeks as a sign of health and as an attractive feature, but the biology of why we blush is quite interesting. Basically, our face flushing results from powerful emotions like fear or embarrassment when our blood vessels dilate and come closer to the skin’s surface, giving us a rosy appearance (via The New York Times). Some may think it’s cute, while others become self-conscious about it.

However, over the years, our brain has been wired to find it appealing to look at, and in the world of beauty, using a swipe of color on your cheeks can make you look younger, probably because many babies have flushed cheeks. And, there is no scarcity of options when it comes to blushes that can help you create a natural-looking, youthful glow.

Furthermore, New York City-based makeup artist Taylor Fitzgerald told Byrdie some of the best places to use blush. “Blush on the apples for a natural flush, or above the cheekbone for a lift, or applying it on the nose for a sun kissed finish,” she explained. There are even ways to wear blush according to your face shape to make the most of it. Still, when it comes to powder or cream blush, the most obvious difference is…

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Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy
Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy

Written by Anjana Rajbhandary| Insta: @AnjyRajy

*Chopra Center-Certified Ayurvedic Lifestyle Teacher *Beauty & Health Writer

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