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I need a budget blusher that actually works (preferably under £10) and also could you give me advice on how to apply it?
Stacey, Manchester

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Bourjois Blush in Rose D'Or or Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush are both in your price range and both work brilliantly. For the Bourjois blush (a powder), use a large, soft brush to apply it to the apples of your cheeks after you've applied foundation. The Dream Mousse Blush (a cream) can be dabbed onto your cheeks with your finger tip and blended in until you get the intensity you want.