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Naomi Jamieson

The best blush placements for every face shape – plus how to achieve a sunkissed glow for summer

A close-up of a woman with curly hair, applying blush with a brush to the apples of her cheeks/ in a pink template.

From achieving this season's trendiest blush effect to knowing how to apply your go-to formula to suit your facial structure, we've quizzed an MUA on all things blush placement.

The best cream blushes can be as instrumental as the best foundations and bronzers when seeking to achieve both radiance and definition. That said, it's their ability to add a pop of fresh, youthful-looking colour to our cheeks that really makes them a standout in our beauty bag – especially when summer rolls around. The key is to know where and how to apply your favourite rosy formulas because, like with contouring and eyeshadow, there are a few different avenues you can take, the likes of which can dramatically change the look and feel of your overall makeup look.

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