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Candy Cane Blush May be the Cutest Blush Trend Yet

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Just when you thought blush trends were coming to a halt, TikTok has delivered yet another one. The candy cane blush trend is the latest style to sweep the internet, and the timing of it couldn’t be better. As we head into winter and the holiday season, most of us are on the hunt for a blush combination that will give us a rosy flush and radiant finish. Candy cane blush does just that, and it even uses some of the year’s biggest blush trends to create the look.

What is candy cane blush?

The beauty of this trend is that it’s not just about blush. Instead of layering different shades of blush together to create a tonal effect, it uses just one shade of blush and a shimmery highlighter. The color choice pays homage to the nostalgic holiday confection and alternates stripes of red blush with silver highlighter. But the look isn’t just about creating the candy cane pattern on your cheeks. When blended together, the red blush and highlighter create a deep red flush and glistening finish.

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How to do candy cane blush

If you’re familiar with the application method used for the sunset blush trend, then you’ll be able to recreate this look with no problem. The original video calls for six stripes of product, starting with a stripe of red blush at the top of the cheekbones and ending with a strip of highlighter just above the apples. However, you can switch up the placement and order to best suit your facial features.

With any blush look, blending is key, and it’s even more crucial with candy cane blush. The last thing you want is to wind up with a blotchy and shimmery mess. To ensure your blush appears natural, use a densely packed brush and blend continuously from the apples up towards your temples.

Products to help you nail candy cane blush

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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in Flaming Red ($39)

The applicator tip of this wand is perfect for applying stripes of color just as the creator did in the original video. Plus, the bold red shade is easy to blend and only needs a bit of product to create a vibrant flush.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint
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Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter in Halo ($39)

Liquid highlighter can be tricky, but this little tube makes it easy. Simply use the wand to apply it to the desired position and watch it blend out like a dream.

Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter
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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Grateful ($23)

This red blush packs a punch, but it can also be used to create a sheer flush. For this trend, try dotting it on the face with the doe-foot applicator instead of creating stripes to ensure you’re not packing on too much product.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Blush
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Colour Pop Liquid Hi Lite in Ivory Champagne ($10)

For a softer, more glowy effect, try using a golden-toned highlighter like this one. The combination with the red blush is warming and just as festive.

Colour Pop Liquid Hi Lite

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