From the nearly fluorescent blushes of the late 80s, to the pinching of checks at the turn of the 19th century, a blush on the cheeks has been something makeup wearers through history have used to enhance and change their face. But how can you be sure your blush is doing everything it can for your face?

We, of course, went to the best make-up professional we know, Angelique Verver with Platinum Imagination. She also brought along a few products to show us just how to use blush to our advantage.

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