Why the viral blush layering hack actually works

Nars Afterglow Liquid Blush, $55 + Chanel Les Beiges Healthy Winter Glow, $105

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Afterglow Liquid Blush offers transfer-resistant colour with a silky finish that builds and blends without streaking. It has skincare benefits too, as it's infused with sodium hyaluronate for hydration, antioxidant-rich vitamin E as well as vegan collagen, which promotes healthy-looking skin. Try the three new radiant shades – Orgasm Rush (rosy bronze), Aragón (warm chestnut brown) and Secret Lover (watermelon pink).

Chanel's Les Beiges Healthy Winter Glow collection takes its inspiration from winter sports, with products that replicate the subtle, rosy complexion after spending a day in the mountains. Your cheeks will have an intense, instant glow with the Healthy Winter Glow blush. The creamy powder reflects the light for a natural-looking complexion and comes in three shades – a fresh pink, a coral and a mauve pink. It's also enriched with castor oil, which makes it more comfortable to wear all day.

Dior Backstage Rosy Glow Blush, $69 + Nudestix Nudies Bloom All Over Dewy Color Blush, $57

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Dior has reinvented its iconic Rosy Glow Blush with a new formula and two new shades. The cult favourite was first introduced more than 10 years ago and this incarnation is also infused with the brand's Color Reviver technology, which reacts to the skin's moisture level and adds a natural, healthy glow. The two new shades are 012 Rosewood (a delicate pink) and 105 Cherry (a timeless red). They're packed in a case that matches its blush shade, with the Dior oblique pattern embossed on the powder.

Some days, you just want a sheer, translucent colour for a fresh look. Nudies Bloom will give your cheeks a natural flush and its non-sticky formula is also suitable for our scorching weather. The sticks are convenient to carry in your handbag, with a removable brush for easy application and blending. This blush is not just for your cheeks though, it's a multi-purpose product that can also be used for your lips and eyes.

Rose Hermes Silky Blush, $126 + Gucci Beauty Blush de Beaute, $95

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The three pink shades in this blush collection are ideal as a base when you're layering your blush. They are enriched with subtle mother-of-pearl micro-particles, which gives them an iridescent finish. Plus, the blushes are soft and silky, so you'll also love how they feel on your skin.

Gucci Beauty Blush de Beaute is the brand's first blush that has been designed for buildable, long-lasting colour. It's infused with ingredients such as shea butter and hyaluronic acid, for a hydrating formula. The ultra-thin powder is also suitable for all skin types. Pick shade 09 Intense Plum, a darker but vibrant colour for a more daring top blush layer.