If one thing the autumn/winter 2026-2027 makeup trends have made clear is that the blush remains the king of any makeup bag. It doesn’t matter if you’re someone who doesn’t wear makeup, who only seeks a subtle and refining look, or who can’t leave the house without a full face. The blush is always present. Of course, due to its popularity, we all look for tricks to apply it and get the most out of it. And for a lifting effect, the makeup artist Pedro Cedeño reveals his preferred method.
«There are thousands of ways to apply blush, but my favorite is apply it diagonally for a rejuvenating lifting effect». This technique defines the facial angles of our face with color, achieving a lengthened look that slim and lifts the gaze at any age (and in any skin tone).
The best part is that you don’t need to be very skilled or spend too much time. Simply sweep our blush from bottom to top and blend well. «Count two fingers from the center of your cheeks, that’s where you should start applying it». On the other hand, the makeup artist recommends stick or cream formats, «they are the easiest to integrate and allow you to raise the intensity depending on the result you’re after».
The best blushes recommended by the expert
Impressionist Multistick by Kosas.
Impressionist Multistick by Kosas. Its buildable pigmentation allows you to adapt the result on your cheeks and lips to every occasion, from a subtle touch to a more intense finish. The result is a color effect that seems to bloom from within the skin, fresh, healthy, and very flattering.
Baby Cheeks by Westman Atelier.
Baby Cheeks by Westman Atelier. I like it because its creamy texture with jojoba oil, grape extract, and botanical complexes blends in perfectly and provides a natural glow that makes the cheeks look fresher, juicier, and more luminous.
Perricone MD No Makeup Skincare Blush.
Perricone MD No Makeup Skincare Blush. Designed with ingredients that hydrate and revitalize the skin, its formula is light, easy to blend, and adjustable in intensity. Additionally, it’s perfect for those seeking a product that lasts all day, ideal for mature skin that needs a touch of freshness without drying.
Huda Beauty Blush Filter.
Huda Beauty Blush Filter. Designed to work in layers, with modulable pigments and a sweet scent that makes applying makeup a small ritual, its liquid texture applies with great ease and leaves a subtle, multidimensional glow that transforms any look. Available in eleven shades.
Multi-stick by Ilia.
Multi-stick by Ilia. It’s one I use, and since I started using it, I can’t imagine life without it. It’s precise, versatile, and enriched with vitamin E and shea butter that, moreover, nourishes the skin. The best part is that it leaves a natural glow that looks absolutely lovely.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush by Glow Recipe.
Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush by Glow Recipe. Finally, this blush with a serum-like texture includes niacinamide and asiatic centella that provides the cheeks with a natural and adjustable flush, in addition to smoothing, hydrating, and improving skin tone over time.
