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But that’s just one way toapply blush.

Two models smiling big with rhinestones on their cheeks.

Charlie Engman

As any makeup artist will tell you, app iseverything.

And as far as we’re concerned, a just-back-from-a-beach-vacation makeup look is never a bad idea.

Here, five fun, colorful ideas for making a beautiful statement from cheek to cheek.

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Altuzarra dress. Hannah Jewett and Completedworks earrings. Right: Bottega Veneta dress. Completedworks, Bottega Veneta, Mouser, and Oscar de la Renta earrings. Fashion stylist, Solange Franklin. Makeup: Stevie Huynh. Hair: Eric Williams. Manicures: Leanne Woodley. Models: Roseline Lawrence and Steph Shiu.

High Shine: Glow with 3D Sparkles

Altuzarra dress.

Hannah Jewett and Completedworks earrings.

Right: Bottega Veneta dress.

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Carolina Herrera dress. Oscar de la Renta earring.

Completedworks, Bottega Veneta, Mouser, and Oscar de la Renta earrings.

Fashion stylist, Solange Franklin.

Makeup: Stevie Huynh.

Nars Blush in Orgasm on a white background

Hair: Eric Williams.

Manicures: Leanne Woodley.

Models: Roseline Lawrence and Steph Shiu.

Open tube of Benefit Cosmetics Benetint in Rose on light gray background

A handful of gemstones can elevate yourblush and we mean that literally.

“Place the gemstones almost as freckles,” Huynh says.

“This keeps it from looking unbalanced,” she explains.

Carolina Herrera dress. Oscar de la Renta earring.

Carolina Herrera dress. Oscar de la Renta earring.

Her favorite color to use for this traditional approach?

Ombre/Double Down: Intense and Bright

Carolina Herrera dress.

Oscar de la Renta earring.

A berry blush with a pink box on a white background

Custom No Sesso dress. Brandon Hurtado Sandler and Panconesi earrings. Swarovski and Oscar de la Renta necklaces.

Ombre isn’t just for nails a gradation of yellow and hot pink blush gives a sunset-at- the-beach vibe.

“Then blend [pink] on the apples, back almost to the ears.”

We love theBenefit Wanderful World Silky-Soft Powder BlushandSmashbox x Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed Highlighter.

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Sparkles Fly: Strategic, Sculpted Shimmer

Custom No Sesso dress.

Brandon Hurtado Sandler and Panconesi earrings.

Swarovski and Oscar de la Renta necklaces.

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Custom No Sesso dress. Brandon Hurtado Sandler and Panconesi earrings. Swarovski and Oscar de la Renta necklaces.

Spread your wings… and your blush.

Here, a base ofKryolan TV Paint Stick in Blue 10was topped withUrban Decay 24/7 Moondust Eyeshadow in Solstice.

To create definitionwithout contouring, blush is an excellent alternative that will still give you a chiseled effect.

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Custom Theophilio dress. Panconesi earrings. T-Label gloves.

“Apply using small circular strokes, blending outward and upward,” she explains.

“I also love to diffuse blush under the eye to create a seamless look.”

But he makes sure to stop right before the hairline.

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Dramatic: Draped On

Custom Theophilio dress.

Sunkissed: Allover Glow

Marina Moscone dress.

Tiffany & Co. earrings and bracelets.

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Custom Theophilio dress. Panconesi earrings. T-Label gloves.

No tropical vacation on your calendar?

Layering blush and bronzer mimics a sun-kissed flush without the UV exposure.

Huynh opted forRituel De Fille Color Nectar Pigment Balm in SnapdragonandTower 28 Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer in Sun Coast.

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Marina Moscone dress. Tiffany & Co. earrings and bracelets.

“And for more staying power, sweep a powder blush on top of the cream.”

Another great tip is to add a touch of color to your eyelids, forehead, and chin.

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Marina Moscone dress. Tiffany amp Co. earrings and bracelets.

Marina Moscone dress. Tiffany & Co. earrings and bracelets.

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Tower 28 Bronzino Illuminating Cream Bronzer in Sun Coast on white background