Rosy Cheek Tips for Your 40s

Try a cream blush or a powder with a hint of shimmer for a youthful glow.

By Ariana Finlayson

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halle berry
Jordan Strauss
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40s: Halle Berry

"Cream blush gives you a healthy, dewy look in seconds," says makeup designer Edward Bess. Here, Halle's complexion is glowing instead of shining, which is the key to a natural flush.
demi moore
Todd Williamson
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40s: Demi Moore

"Go light on the shimmer – all you need is a subtle hint of sheen to look gorgeous," says Bess. If this is the trick to Demi's beauty, we'll definitely follow suit.
kate walsh
Dan MacMedan
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40s: Kate Walsh

"For the most natural-looking results, smile when applying blush, then sweep it over the apples of your cheeks," says Bess. Maybe Kate practices her gorgeous beam while applying blush?
jennifer aniston
Lester Cohen
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40s: Jennifer Aniston

Keep your blush in the same color family as your lipstick, (unless you're wearing red or an equally dark hue). Jennifer's peachy blush is a great compliment to her nude lip.
Jeffrey Mayer
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40s: Jennifer Lopez

"If you're going for a contoured effect, keep the rest of your makeup minimal," says celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal. A manicured brow, nude lip, and thick lashes are the perfect complement to a bold cheek, as seen on Jennifer here.
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