Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Tue, 07 Apr 2026 15:44:11 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.9.13 6 Red Blushes for Maximum Rouge https://www.temptalia.com/6-red-blushes-for-maximum-rouge/ product https://www.temptalia.com/6-red-blushes-for-maximum-rouge/#comments Sun, 20 Dec 2015 17:00:00 +0000 Christine http://www.temptalia.com/?p=216671 We may call it rouge, but there are far less red-hued blushes on the marketplace, though luckily, we have some and many of the permanent ones are fantastic. Here are three warmer and three cooler takes on red blush. When working with deeper or more richly pigmented shades, my best tip is to use a fan brush, which will allow you to build up the color and intensity slowly and easily. Also, it's nice to have a buffing brush on hand, or if you use liquid foundation, use the residual product left on the brush to tamp down over-applied blush.]]>
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01. Cola Pop Clinique

Clinique

PPermanent. $21.00/0.12 oz.

A+
Clinique Cola Pop Cheek Pop Blush

Cola Pop is a rich, deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It became more luminous as it was blended out and worked into my skin. ...

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Cola Pop is a rich, deep red with subtle, warm undertones and a satin finish. It became more luminous as it was blended out and worked into my skin. ...

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02. Taos NARS

NARS

PPermanent. $30.00/0.16 oz.

A
NARS Taos Powder Blush

Taos is a rich, coppery plum with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The blush was intensely pigmented, while the texture was soft, smooth, and just...

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Taos is a rich, coppery plum with warm undertones and a pearly sheen. The blush was intensely pigmented, while the texture was soft, smooth, and just...

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03. Fira Kevyn Aucoin

Kevyn Aucoin

PPermanent. $37.00/0.11 oz.

A+
Kevyn Aucoin Fira Pure Powder Glow

Kevyn Aucoin Fira Pure Powder Glow ($37.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a fiery, red-orange with a satin finish. NARS Taos is...

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Kevyn Aucoin Fira Pure Powder Glow ($37.00 for 0.21 oz.) is a fiery, red-orange with a satin finish. NARS Taos is...

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04. Rougeur Surratt Beauty

Surratt Beauty

PPermanent. $32.00/0.14 oz.

A
Surratt Beauty Rougeur Artistique Blush

Surratt Beauty Rougeur Artistique Blush ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "classic rouge." It's a lightly brightened, raspberry red with subtle,...

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Surratt Beauty Rougeur Artistique Blush ($32.00 for 0.20 oz.) is described as a "classic rouge." It's a lightly brightened, raspberry red with subtle,...

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05. Frankly Scarlet MAC

MAC

PPermanent. $24.00/0.21 oz.

A
MAC Frankly Scarlet Powder Blush

MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "vivid rose-red [with a matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with...

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MAC Frankly Scarlet Blush ($17.00 for 0.21 oz. pan-only) is described as a "vivid rose-red [with a matte finish]." It's a bright, medium red with...

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06. Quiver Urban Decay

Urban Decay

DCDiscontinued. $26.00/0.23 oz.

A
Urban Decay Quiver Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Blush

Urban Decay Quiver Afterglow 8-Hour Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a "medium red." It's a...

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Urban Decay Quiver Afterglow 8-Hour Blush ($26.00 for 0.23 oz.) is described as a "medium red." It's a...

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We may call it rouge, but there are far less red-hued blushes on the marketplace, though luckily, we have some and many of the permanent ones are fantastic. Here are three warmer and three cooler takes on red blush. When working with deeper or more richly pigmented shades, my best tip is to use a fan brush, which will allow you to build up the color and intensity slowly and easily. Also, it’s nice to have a buffing brush on hand, or if you use liquid foundation, use the residual product left on the brush to tamp down over-applied blush.

  1. Clinique Cola Pop —
  2. NARS Taos —
  3. Kevyn Aucoin Fira —
  4. Surratt Beauty Rougeur —
  5. MAC Frankly Scarlet —
  6. Urban Decay Quiver —

See side-by-side swatches!

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