Blusher
/ˈblʌʃər/noun
A type of makeup applied on cheeks to give them a pink or reddish color.
She gently applied some blusher on her cheeks before the party.
Often appears as...
- apply blusher
- wear blusher
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Gender-Neutral
Both men and women might use blusher, but it's traditionally associated with women's makeup.
In recent years, many male actors also wear blusher on camera.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variance
Blusher usage varies widely across different cultures; it's often linked to beauty standards.
In some cultures, a heavy blusher is a trend, while others prefer a subtle look.
Pro Tip 3/3Occasion-Appropriate
Blusher might be worn daily but often plays a larger role in special makeup looks.
For the wedding, makeup artists applied a more pronounced blusher for photographs.
Compare with
bloomblushcolourflushredrouge
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