Get Cheeky

If matte powder blushes feel heavy or look too made-up for summertime, opt for a gel or creme blush. The deeper the pigment, the less you'll have to use. Just blend a tiny bit on the apples of your cheeks with fingertips.

My Favorites:
Stila, Color Push Ups, $24. The oil-free, sheer gel formula is great for summer and gives cheeks a barely-there flush.

100% Pure, Fruit Pigment Lip & Cheek Stain, $15. These natural, pigment rich color stains perform double duty as a lip stain and cheek blush. Shades are easy to blend and leave a beautiful, dewy sheen.

100% Pure

I’ve been craving to try 100% Pure. Claiming to be the most pure, the most clean, the most healthy skincare, bath & body treatments in the world how could I go wrong? I picked up the Chocolate Mocha Body Scrub, $20 and the Fresh Squeezed Tangerine Juicy Shower Gel, $14. I love the scrub, it’s just the right consistency (not too runny, not too thick) and smells decadent, like lush, dark chocolate. Complete with a generous shot of espresso, the scrub awakens the senses, increases circulation and buffs away bumps and flakes for gorgeous, radiant skin. It’s the perfect morning pick-me-up. On the other hand, I’ll take a pass on the shower gel. While the scent was intoxicating (in a good way) pure, refreshing tangerine, yet slightly sweet, I prefer lots of lather and this just didn’t make the squeeze.