Hello Gorgeous! Beauty + Life

Hello Gorgeous! Beauty + Life

First Blush

Elizabeth Arden's new blush and highlighter collection delivers the glow up you didn't know you needed

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Rachel Weingarten
Jun 30, 2025
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Hello, Gorgeous!

Does anyone else have this weird summer beauty conundrum? Despite slathering on SPF at all times and wearing hats, I have healthy color on my face, but am still unable to find a blush that works for my summer skin. Powder blush sinks into the aforementioned SPF leaving very attractive streaks that highlight fine lines. Gel or liquid blush look blotchy as I inevitably sweat it all off. Which is why I was delighted/excited to find Elizabeth Arden’s brand new collection, which is the perfect happy medium for glowy summer skin.

Elizabeth Arden Powder Blush and Highlighter

This isn’t going to be a great big review. You know why? Because this is the lightest, fluffiest blush I can remember trying. And despite the texture of these powder products being as soft as week-old kittens, there’s a whole lotta pigment if you need it. Better to layer gently instead of swiping on a lot at once.

Interestingly enough, the marketing language says this line is designed to melt into your ski…

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