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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lucy Smith

This blush is an affordable alternative to Rare Beauty’s £23 formula

The affordable and high-end formulas look indistinguishable from one another - (Rare Beauty/No7/iStock/The Independent)

As if Selena Gomez’s stellar voice and acting skills weren’t enough, the “bluest flame” singer proved a triple threat in 2020 when she launched her very own cosmetics brand, Rare Beauty. The products went down a treat with fans and make-up maestros alike and, in particular, saw huge success in the cream, liquid and powder blush department.

From the incredible pigments in the soft pinch formula (£24, Spacenk.com) to the lip, cheek and eye versatility of stay vulnerable (£23, Space.com), it would seem there’s nothing the 32-year-old can’t do. Then again, these products aren’t the cheapest, so when I caught wind of a potential alternative for £10 less, I had to get my hands on it – in the name of hard-hitting journalism, of course.

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