Blushing beauties

Spring is finally in the air and the first blooms of the season are starting to show their brightly coloured faces to the world. But why should the flowers have all the fun? We want our own prettyasa- petal makeup display — and we are going to get just th

FIERCE FUCHSIA

Feeling bold? Then this Lise Watier limited- edition blush in a richly pigmented shade of bright pink is your go- to hue for spring. The range of pinks contained in this dreamy compact powder’s mosaic go from medium pink to fuchsia — without many neutralizing shades in between — translating to a stop- and- stare sweep of colour on cheeks that lasts all day long.

$ 32 | Lisewatier. com

SWEET TRIO

This Dr. Hauschka Matte and Shimmer Blush Trio compact boasts a trio of complementary shades including shimmer bronze, pink and matte berry that combine to create a natural flush of colour. Packed with natural botanical extracts of kidney vetch, witch hazel, sage and black tea to enhance and protect skin, it makes your skin look and feel as pretty as a fresh spring sunrise.

$ 42 | drhauschka. ca

PRETTY PASTE

Spring cheeks courtesy of a creamy ( dare we say dreamy?) blush. Believe it. Available in five shades, these Rimmel Stay Blushed! Liquid Cheek Tints offer lightweight, buildable colour that promises to last up to 24 hours — no touch- ups required.

$ 9.99 | London Drugs, Shopper’s Drug Mart

FULL BLOOM

A cheeky bouquet of colour is only a sweep away with these flower- embossed Cheek Pop colours from Clinique. Available in four shades ( Berry Pop, Plum Pop, Ginger Pop and Peach Pop) they provide subtle, silky smooth colour that works from season

to season.

$ 24 | Hudson’s Bay, Sephora

ALL LIGHT

Perfect for the pretty, powdery purist, Physicians Formula Nude Wear Glowing Nude Powder is hypoallergenic, free of fragrances, parabens, oils and gluten and is dermatologist approved. The translucent pigments offer sheer to light coverage with an added radiant glow.

$ 19.99 | London Drugs, Shopper’s Drug Mart