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14 best blushers for summer

Rachel Fiddes

Thursday 12 June 2014 16:53 BST

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Nothing gives you the polished look or brightens up tired skin faster than blusher.

From Max Factor's purse-friendly Miracle Touch, to Kevyn Aucoin's perfectly peachy Tansoleil Creamy Glow, we've trawled through boxes of blushers to find the best in the business.

Click on the gallery to see the IndyBest buys

Verdict

Clinique Cheek Pop and Butter London Cheeky Cream Blush both give an extraordinary pop of colour and are easy-to-apply creams. While Daniel Sandler's Watercolour Fluid Blush is an award-winning make-up artist staple that stays put longer than any other I tried. For pure affordability and longevity, Bourjois Rose D'Or is a best-selling shade in their famous little round pot that's been around for 150 years.

Buy now

1. Butter London Cheeky Cream Blush, £14 or £17 for 4g

2. Clinique Cheek Pop, £16.50 for 3.5g

3. Daniel Sandler Watercolour Fluid Blush, £15.50 for 15ml

4. Bourjois Rose D'Or, £7.99 for 2.5g

5. Paul & Joe Colour Powder. £20 for 5g

6. Benefit Fine One One Sheer Brightening Color, £23.50 for 8g

7. Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush, £6.99

8. Wild About Beauty Ultra Sheer Powder Blush, £16.00 for 3.5g

9. Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow Duo, £19 for 4.5g

10. Lancome Blush Subtil, £27.50 for 6g

11. Susan Posnick ColorMe, £19 for 3g