This New Liquid Blush Is The Drop Of The Summer

THE NEW LAUNCH

Hourglass has taken everything fans loved about its award-winning blush products – think glow, pigment and suits-all shades – and has created a new formula. Leaning into the skincare/make-up hybrid trend, the Unreal Liquid Blush hydrates, visibly plumps and firms for up to 12 hours. Ultra-pigmented, it delivers a wash of sun-kissed colour in seconds – perfect when you want to pop on something lightweight after the beach or on holiday, or even for summer in the city.

THE FORMULA, SHADES & TEXTURE

The  Unreal Liquid Blush comes in seven ultra-blendable and flattering shades, spanning everything from pinks to berries and coral tones. As for the ingredients, the brand’s clever Unreal Lifting Complex includes hyaluronic acid and upcycled white lupin seed extract to plump and hydrate the skin for a radiant finish. This means that you won’t get an ashy or cakey look with this blusher, even when it’s applied on top of other make-up products. It’s also not a balm texture either, but rather a serum-like consistency that glides on with ease. Weightless and silky, it’s all about that natural-looking finish – but it’s buildable if you want to add a little more drama. Promising 12 hours of wear, it ticks every box. 

THE PACKAGING

The product’s clever bottle gives users the chance to extract one perfect drop – the right amount – every time. Simply give it a good shake, turn it upside down and touch the soft base dispenser to release. Since it’s super pigmented, a little goes a long way but it’s also perfectly buildable if you prefer a more dramatic look. 

THE APPLICATION 

Once you have your perfect drop, you can apply the colour directly onto your cheek using the brand’s new no.15 brush. Promising easy, quick and seamless application and blending, the luxe stippling brush is made from 100% vegan dual fibre bristles, which are perfect for creating that natural, diffused look. Plus, the slight incline means that when the brush touches your face, it hits the right part of your cheek for the ideal placement. Aim for where you’d normally apply highlighter first, before diffusing the product upward and down onto the apples of your cheek.