Cheek Stains, Better Than Powder Blush?

The easiest way to achieve a healthy glow, even in the -15 degrees Canadian cold? A cheek stain!

I’ve been a fan of the powder blush for years however I learned a fun beauty secret with my Maybelline Baby Lips ‘Pink Punch’ watching some NYFW backstage coverage. The makeup artist dabbed some of the colourful balm on the models lips then drew two straight lines along her cheek bones, she then smudged the balm in a circular motion to achieve the perfect flushed look.

I tried the trick out myself and was hooked, the balm lasted all day! A plus: most of the best cheek stains on the market also double as lip stains.

Try these cheek stains out for yourself!

Tarte Cheek Stain $36, Sephora

Benefit Benetint $36, Sephora

Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip and Cheek Stain $23, Sephora

Maybelline Baby Lips, Maybelline

Lucia Sansone

Lucia Sansone is a 25 year old who lives in Toronto and works in media. She graduated from the University of Western Ontario with a BA in English Language and Literature and received a Certificate in Writing. While interning at Today’s Bride in 2010 she decided to launch the Valley of the Dolls Blog, she has always been interested in fashion and was ready to share her fashion finds and beauty tricks with the world. Being Italian she credits much of her style to the Europeans, classic but always adding on statement pieces. She loves mixing high and low and enjoys coming across a good deal. Lucia enjoys her barre classes as well as eating right and is constantly on the go around Toronto. Which spa has the best manicure? What vintage store carries the best finds? She is on the hunt and she will deliver the goods for you!

by Lisa Raffaele

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