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Backstage beauty: No sleep? No problem! Play up your assets and wake up your face with a warm blush.
Pro pick: Bobbi Brown Blush in Apricot, $29.
No matter your skin tone or complexion, you'll find your perfect go-to shade — and the quality is top-notch. This pop of pink is a top seller.
Nice price: Maybelline Dream Bouncy Blush in Peach Satin, $10.
These playful blushes go on sheer and are easy to blend with your fingers.
Splurge-worthy: Guerlain Terracotta Light Sheer Bronzing Powder, $56.
Almost every year this bronzer is reinvented, and it just keeps getting better. Enjoy the signature scent as you brush on a natural-looking tan.
Most innovative: Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream in Fresh Pink, $26.
This waterproof tint stays put through anything — even a swim — and works on lips, lids and cheeks. No wonder makeup artists love it!
Cult favourite: Nars Blush in Orgasm, $32.
This universally flattering shade offers a peachy, golden glow — and it's been a hall-of-famer for years. Enough said.
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