Rosy Cheek Tips for Your 30s

Blush makes you look put-together, so use it as an everyday staple.

By Ariana Finlayson

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30s: Eva Longoria

To get Eva's healthy radiant look, use soft pink and peach shades, says celebrity makeup artist Mally Roncal.
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Jim Spellman
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30s: Gabrielle Union

Bright plums and reds pop against dark and ebony skin tones, says makeup artist Kimara Ahnert. These colors are key to enhancing Garbrielle's flawless complexion.
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Rosario Dawson
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30s: Rosario Dawson

Rosario's olive skin tone can pull off everything from petal pinks to deep peachy corals, says Ahnert.
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Jon Furniss
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30s: Penélope Cruz

If you want a longer-lasting flush, pick a powder formula. "Powder has more staying power than cream versions," says Ahnert. Dust blush on the apples of your cheeks, to get Penelope's contoured look.
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30s: Gwyneth Paltrow

"Also, if you have oily skin, use a powder blush instead of a cream formula, which can slide off your face," says Ahnert. We're positive that Gwyneth's sheen is just from the camera flashes. Use a blotting paper or a napkin to dab off excess shine.
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30s: Charlize Theron

"Apricot and soft pink blushes look great layered over bronzer," says makeup designer Edward Bess. Nothing beats this sexy combination, as seen on Charlize here.
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30s: Drew Barrymore

Drew sports just enough color on the outer apples of her cheeks. Tone down a heavy application of blush by blotting off the excess color with a clean makeup sponge, says Bess.
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