Like most products, blushes come in different forms and formulas, each suited for specific skin types.

I decided to write a post disecting each type of blush and their suitability for each skin type.
I hope this helps when you pick out your next blush! :)

Press powder blush can be used on all skin types but is best suited for oily skin and since it’s the densest of blushes, it’s long-lasting. Powder blush is the easiest to apply.

Loose powder blush is very similar to press powder blushers. It can be used on all skin types, and applies easily and smoothly.

Cream blush is quite intense and needs to be blended well. It’s best applied with your fingers: start at the apples of your cheeks and blend upward. Cream blush is best suited for dry and/or mature skin because of it’s moisturizing and oil ingredients. I like cream blushes because of it’s buildable color/intensity.

Gel/Liquid blush works best on oily to normal skin because most of these blushers are oil-free and some, water-resistant. These blushers dry quickly thus it’s harder to blend on dry skin. Gel blushes provide a sheer glow to your cheeks. Liquid highlighters provide your skin with a luminous glow. and is best applied along your cheekbones, near the temple.

Blush Stains/Tint blush also works better on oily to normal skin. It dries faster than gel blushes, so work quickly. Less is more with blush stains because they are quite difficult to remove. BEWARE: it can look extremely streaky if you don’t blend it well.

Shimmers add a slight glow to your face and works best as a highlighting powder. Shimmer will accentuate wrinkles so avoid those spots. Apply shimmer to the tip of your chin, along the centre of your nose, along your cheekbones, and the inner corner of your eyes

Remember: make-up is a personal choice. What works for me, or someone else, may not work or may not be suited for you. Don’t be afraid to head to your nearest cosmetic counter(s) and test out blush types and colors.