Blusher can contour your face and give you a healthy, natural glow - just follow the golden rules for applying it.

Choosing a shade of blusher may seem daunting, but there are a few tricks to bagging that perfect colour. Try to find a colour that matches your cheeks when they are a bit flushed after going out in the cold or after light exercise. If you're in a shop, gently pinch your cheeks to make them blush, then find the closest shade.

Another way is to match it with your lip colour, for a natural look. Fair skin tends to suit rose and peach, while olive and dark skin look best with bronze, apricot or red shades.

Once you've got the right colour, you need to choose a consistency - cream, powder or liquid. Powder or liquid is best for oily/combination skin and cream works well with dry or normal skin.

Follow these easy steps to getting the perfect blush...