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Make your cheeks pop, au-naturel

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Getting Cheeky

Make your cheeks pop, au-naturel

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1. Offering a ‘green makeover’ from Paris is Studio 78’s organic We Walk blush certified by Ecocert. Made with natural vegetal and mineral pigments, its hues are part of a ecological makeup range that not only protects the skin but also the environment. www.studio78paris.com

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2. Made in Italy, Kjaer Weis’s Cream Blush is formulated without artificial ingredients. Available in nine colours, the natural blush doubles as skincare with castor seed, beeswax, jojoba seed oil, Rosa Rubiginosa Seed Oil and Gardenia Florida Fruit Extract. www.kjaerweis.com

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3. Taking convenience to the next level is Mai Couture’s paraben-free Blush Paper – a blush-infused blotting paper made to absorb unwanted oil while delivering colour to the cheeks. Available in seven colours, its ultrafine pearls reflect light for a balanced, radiant glow sans brush! www.maicouture.com

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4. Free of surfactants, petrochemicals, silicones, mineral oils, artificial fragrances, grain alcohols and chemical sun protection filters, Living Nature’s blushes add a soft flush of mineral colour to define the cheeks and contour the face. www.livingnature.com

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5. Made with real silk, rose blossoms and jojoba oil to nurture and contour, Dr. Hauschka’s Rouge Powder adds a healthy hue to the cheeks. The 100 percent natural, organic palettes are free from synthetic fragrances and preservatives, mineral oils, parabens, silicone and PEG. www.dr.hauschka.com

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6. Ere Perez’s Beautiful Beetroot Cheek & Lip Tint is an organic, long-lasting cherry-red colour made with the vegetable pigments and rosehip oil. Suitable for face and lips, the Australian formulated rollon gives a natural tint that looks like the glow you get from a workout. www.ereperez.com

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7. British label Lily Lolo’s pressed Cheek Duo adds a pop of colour to the complexion: its lightweight minerals create a sheer, ultra-natural veil of pink or coral on the cheeks, while its accompanying highlighter can be used for a subtle daytime glow or a luminous look for an evening out. www.lilylolo.co.uk