Rosy Cheek Tips for Your 50s

The key is to start with a smooth canvas before applying your blush.

By Ariana Finlayson

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50s: Kim Cattrall

To get smooth results like Kim, apply a moisturizing primer under your blush to temporarily fill in fine lines and wrinkles.
michelle pfeiffer
Steve Granitz
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50s: Michelle Pfeiffer

Shimmer can magnify wrinkles, so it's best to apply it sparingly and only on the apples of the cheeks, says celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal. Doesn't Michelle look fabulous for being in her fifties?
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Jean Baptiste Lacroix
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50s: Sharon Stone

"Older women tend to have drier skin, so use a cream blush, which is more hydrating," says makeup artist Kimara Ahnert. "Dot it on the apple of your cheek and blend up toward your hairline." Sharon's blush is applied well and enhances her cheekbones, which in turn contours her face.
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Jemal Countess
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50s: Christie Brinkley

Bold shades of blush can be worn on any skin tone at any age, as long as you blend the color well, says Roncal. "It should look like a sheer wash of color rather than an obvious streak." Christie's golden apricot pick enhances her sun-kissed glow.

50s: Iman

To get a natural but stunning look like Iman's, "tone down your lipstick if you're wearing a bright pop of blush to avoid looking overdone," says makeup designer Edward Bess. As if Iman could ever look overdone!
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