As warm summer Dubai days descend, and our attention turns to switching up our makeup bags in favour of lighter, low-key and more believable hints of rouge, there’s a lot of renewed intrigue around blush.

Applied on the just apples of your cheeks, the skin-enhancing pigment instantly transforms a dull, washed-out complexion into a healthy, glowing one. Also serving as a lighter-handed alternative to contouring, a sheer flourish will also sculpt the cheekbones with instant results.

Illuminate your cheeks with five of the best barely-there blushes…

  1. Mac Powder Blush: You can find this Mac blush in a wide selection of shades, giving you the perfect mix between ease and consistency.
POWDER BLUSH MELBA, MAC, Dhs110 SHOP NOW
  1. Hourglass Ambient Lightening Blush: Lightweight, airy and seamless. This multidimensional blush provides a soft yet subtle focus on the cheeks, adding depth and dimension to your face.
Ambient Lightening Blush, Hourglass, Dhs205 SHOP NOW
  1. Anastasia Beverly Hills: A collection of three uniquely pigmented blushes, allowing you to mix and match or use individually. Pack on the pigment with the ultimate blush trio.
Blush Trio Peachy Love, ANASTASIA BEVERLY HILLS, Dhs184 SHOP NOW
  1. Milk Makeup: This creamy multi-use product can be used on your lips and cheeks – allowing you to build and blend seamlessly, all while adding a sunkissed look to your face.
Lip + Cheek Travel Size, Milk, Dhs80 SHOP NOW
  1. Charlotte Tilbury: A colour-rich texture, infused with crushed pearls and completed with a blendable formula. This product has one of the best peachy pink tones out there.
Cheek to chic blush ecstasy, Charlotte Tilbury, Dhs180 SHOP NOW