An ardent fan of Selena Gomez, I have followed the singer’s trajectory from her Disney days. Not to brag, but if there was a pop quiz about her discography, you know who would ace it with an A? Ahem! Anyhoo, in 2019, Gomez added another feather in her cap with her beauty venture, Rare Beauty. A brand that perpetuates diversity and encourages audiences to embrace their uniqueness struck a chord with me. Since its inception, I have trailed several of its launches across categories— but the one that had me in a chokehold was the liquid blush!
Blame it on Instagram — swarming with reviews and raves of the soft pinch liquid blush that fueled my curiosity. The liquid formulation that blends perfectly with liquid and powder base, was unanimously declared a summer staple for scoring THE soft, fresh face look. Sundry shades are available in matte or dewy finish, that elevate the user’s appearance — just with a dab of the rich formulation. The pinch liquid blush infused with a nourishing blend of lotus, gardenia and white water lily has been deemed a long-lasting formula— ideal for a layered look. Sounds perfecto!
Curious about the Rare Beauty Blush but can’t get your hands on it? I feel ya’ boo! Precisely why-I have hand-picked some stellar offerings from Nykaa that will deliver similar results!
Get the naturally-flushed, summery look with 10 dupes of Selena’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. What are you waiting for? ‘ Come And Get It’! Get it?
The mousse-like texture of the Kay Beauty Creme blush is blendable, lightweight and long-lasting. A superfine alternative to Selena’s viral liquid blush — you can use this offering from Kay for a flush of natural colour to the skin. P.S. The homegrown brand, just like Selena’s Rare Beauty, is vegan and conscious. I call that a WIN-WIN.
Available in 5 gorgeous shades, this super dewy blush by Makeup Revolution is what dreams are made of. The highly-pigmented formula sits beautifully on the base — take my word as I have tried it! Featherlight with an exquisite texture, this dupe is perfect for a subtle and a slightly nuanced blush look.
Attain a healthy glow, courtesy of this lip and cheek tint by Earth Rhythm. Crafted with jojoba oil, grapeseed oil and pomegranate extract-this dupe aims at deep nourishment and moisturisation of the skin. Just take a drop of the dewy concentrate, blend it in with your index finger and you are good to go!
For a luxuriant hint of colour, you can count on the Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Blush Wand. The light, complementary cream grants a crispy matte finish to the skin. I love how the formula sits in a teensy-tiny tube which you can easily slip into your carry-on!
This primer-infused cheek tint grants sheer to medium coverage to the skin. From the coveted brand Smashbox, the blendable and breathable formula makes for an exemplary dupe to Rare Beauty’s Pinched Liquid Blush. With a harmonious blend of sunflower, jojoba and apricot oils — the substitute is ideal for a blurred, soft-focus look.
From one globally-loved snag to another. Benetint by Benefit Cosmetics has been deemed revolutionary — a product so good, it's a regular in the vanities of A-listers such as Nicole Kidman and Eva Mendes. The product delivers a juicy burst of colour that flatters all skin tones universally. A beautiful stand-in for Selena’s viral liquid blush!
One of my absolute favourites, the Cream Blush by Pixi is no short of a miracle. It is super convenient to use on the go, because of the 'blush bar on a stick' format. Featuring ginseng, aloe vera and other fruit extracts, the hybrid product, similar to Selena’s liquid blush, bodes well for the skin’s health. What I love the most about the product is the unbelievable, one-swipe pay off.
This cheek tint doubles as a lip stain! Dermatologically tested, the infallible offering by The Body Shop is ideal for a splash of colour on the apples of your cheek. Grab this Nykaa Army-approved tint, STAT!
A healthy, natural-sque colour that seamlessly infuses into the skin — MyGlamm’s Tint Is Up is all love. The formula is long-wearing, buildable and grants full coverage to the skin. Although the consistency of this tint is slightly watery— it ascertains similar results to Rare Beauty’s blush!
Fruit-inspired gleam unlocked with the Too Faced Cheek Tint. The light formula infuses with your skin and according to its unique chemistry — grants you a custom colour with a glassy finish. Impressive, right? Owing to the presence of marshmallows and manuka honey, the formula glides on the skin without any effort.
