MY TOP 5 BLUSHES // Alicia Archer

[@sbhutto69]

I knew exactly what your favorite blush was before you got there! But for real for real I haven’t tried Gucci yet, but I kind of like my Dior. A lot of people say they’re not pigmented, but I like that buildable quality. Also love phytosurgence condensate, and singe. I go between rosé & brunch and belladonna from Danessa. I am just a blush whore honestly!!! I love the rose inc formula, I love Pat McGrath fleurtatious, agree with you on the Hauslabs hibiscus haze, and lately I’ve been wearing a lot of Surratt beauty barbe y papa - she is the glowy, hot pink moment that all these other hot pink blushes wanna be!!! I also cannot forget hourglass mood exposure and euphoric fusion.

[@alexandreaturcot8921]

Some of my favorite blushes are Melt's cream "Cali Dream" nd the powder "Nevermore" and the "electra" blushlight. I am very fair skin but I also love the Unearthly cosmetics "Gigi" blush and bh cosmetics has a stunning highlighter/blush palette with oranges, and pinks. I like to use some of my eyeshadow shades for blush too. 😊

[@Issamermaid]

The way you rolled your eyes when you said it’s still august and then applied the peach lol. I feel that! I’m so over summer it’s felt so long! Even in my nail polish I’m so over the brights. As beautiful as the holo taco anniversary collection is, I’ve barely worn it cause I’m ready for the deeper colors!

[@realpixiestix]

I was a Pat McGrath blush girlie all the way. And then I met my real love, Gucci. Their formula is the best. I love the beautiful compact, the gorgeous colors and the ease of application. I love to put a bit of RMS blush on top when I want a bit or extra glow. Edit: In terms of colors, I do think you can make any color work any time of year. My cousin is like you in terms of loving a good peach moment. She lives in Pennsylvania. In the summer, she wears a lot of bright peach blush all over her cheeks with minimal eye makeup. In the fall/winter, she still wears a peach cheek but tones it down a bit and wears greens and browns on her eyes and works a bit of the peach into her eye look. She said if the color is on the trees, she can still wear it! It looks great on her year round.

[@elizabethferguson6052]

Terracotta baby!!!

[@aliciaarcher]

Das it!!!!

[@tedoymisojos]

I finally tried Paradise Venus. I like it, it's a pretty, muted rose color on our skin tone. I prefer neutral-warm oranges and coral pinks/reds but Ill find an occasion to use Paradise Venus. I do have rose lipsticks.

[@mollyjane01]

You were wildly successful at completing this difficult task, Alicia!! What a lovely range of blush you presented to us. I’d love a top 5 series from you-learning your top 5 liners, highlights, foundations etc... 😉❤

[@Issamermaid]

Yesssssss paradise Venus is my favorite at well!!! Year round! Such a good color!

[@emilymorton1621]

THE WAY my Danessa Myricks blush in Rose n Brunch has become my hands down, go to, every day, every look blush! I LOVE it. I get it. Love your videos Alicia! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@loytoco]

My absolute favourite is Desert Ochid by PML. That's perfection, to me. Second place is for Galactic by Dior, it was in their holiday release of 2022 and it's stunning. The shade, the formula, the finish. Everything. Third is the Shiseido Minimalist Whipped Powder Blush in Sonoya. I love the shade and really like the formula. I think it may be one of the most underrated blush formulas out there. Fourth is th Hourglass blush found in the quad released for Holiday 2020. For the fifth I am not sure, yet. Got one of the Suqqu melting blushes recently, but I still have to play with it to fully understand how I feel about it. I recently got Paradise Venus as gift with purchase with the sunlit seduction release and I am so glad I did. I am fair, so I have to be careful with the application, but it truly is stunning!

[@kuklakid]

I love Typology's blushes because of the mousse texture. That is the magic. I do love me the RMS blushes.

[@kcaldwell1224]

Paradise Venus and Dior Charnelle have my heart forever. But, to throw in something new, the Valentino liquid blushes are blowing me away with blendability and lasting power. (Alicia, they have a terracotta! 😂😂)

[@Cicelyize]

I wasn’t a blush girl until I met the melting blush formula from Suqqu. Wet, cream-like finish with a powder seamless application. I use the 07 berry-ish tone as sun kissed effect high on my cheeks and crossing over the nose bridge, probably my fave. And have accumulated a few shades 😅

[@AntheaToya]

Yesss this formula is impeccable! I have three shades. Unfortunately, the line is discontinued due to inability to ethically or sustainably source ingredients 😔 I’ll cherish my three forever!

[@tedoymisojos]

Summer Fling by Makeup Geek is my favorite blush ever. I Wear Nars Valencia, and Syracuse when I tan. The color is perfection. I think that's the "peach' for us. It's described as a medium, warm orange. Other great color blushes are Half Caked blush in Liv On Sunday (it's a burnt apricot), Half Caked blush in Day n Night (rosewood color), Essence Baked Blush in 04 Bold Heart (pink/red-leaning coral, looks stunning) probably similar to Singe, and Milani Color Harmony in Bronze Burst 02 for that "I'm cold' or sunburnt look applied in a W over cheeks/nose. Loreal Infallible in Fearless Coral looks pretty too (traditional coral color).

[@janelle7778]

It’s been all about the purple blush for me this year! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@MsSavvy9]

Tell me whyyyy, Alicia, I have FOUR of your top five blush formulas and two are even the same shade... WHEN I'm not even a blush person. 🤨 Not that I've been disappointed... they are gorgeous.😊

[@aliciaarcher]

Hahahahaha! It’s a blush bronzer party!!

[@AntheaToya]

My faves: Armani (both formulas), Patrick Ta, and Suqqu melting powder. Item beauty and rose inc also have good cream formulas.

[@i_jaysmith]

Paradise Venus is an absolute banger. It is basically my go-to "everyday" blush. I love it.

[@Swtshae]

So glad you brought this series back. I literally thought about it the other day and here it is. I haven't tried Gucci Warm Berry yet but I plan to now that I've seen this video. You've referenced it before but it hit home today, lol. I also. have phytosurgent on my list too.

[@americaconstantine]

I love layering blushes. Gotta use what we have for sure 😍❤.

[@aliciaarcher]

Right! All the gradients, all the time 💕🙆🏽‍♀️

[@AllTingzKay]

Love blushes. I love paradise Venus. And my all time favourite is a blush called pinch me by Mac.

[@aliciaarcher]

Ooo I checked it out, and it looks like a muted medium pink?

[@BrownGirlBella]

I just bought another Givenchy blush, so I had to support this video (VID DEE OH - in my Alicia voice)

[@aliciaarcher]

Oh yeah!? I haven’t checked them out yet!

[@jusyauk8399]

Love the selection! I’ve never tried phytosurgence, going to purchase that Singe blush IMMEDIATELY! I’m a dark olive complexion, (Danessa blurring balm #7) and I’m the opposite seasonally. I love the pinks and brighter pops of colour in the winter when I’m paler , to look slightly frosty, and use the bronzy terracotta’s and tawny shades to look a bit sunburnt in the summer 😄 I’m loving the Nars multiple stick in orgasm rush. So easy to use and look like I feel asleep on the beach 🌅

[@tedoymisojos]

That Nars blush shade looks like perfection, but a review said it doesn't stay put 8-12+ hours on dry skin. I have oily skin so zero hope. The color reminded me of Makeup Geek blush in Covet and Wet n Wild Blazen Berry, they are both close to a bronze rose tone, but leaning a bit berry. Great colors on me (I wear Nars Valencia).

[@isabelab6851]

That is really hard. Chanel Rosewood. Gucci Soft red. Suquu 008. Armani Neo Nude 20. I do like paradise Venus.

[@adinastewart4636]

Paradise Venus is my favourite blush

[@evelynwilkerson4800]

I have gone a bit crazy with blush this year. So, I have a ton of faves, but I’m going to try to just pick 5. Armani #50, Dame PMG’s Divine Rose, Gucci’s intense plum, Hibiscus Haze, Dior’s Cherry, and Chanel’s new 797. I cheated and gave 6😔. Great picks!

[@tedoymisojos]

What shade are you in Nars foundation?

[@evelynwilkerson4800]

@@tedoymisojos I am pretty sure it’s Macao in Nars light reflecting advanced skincare foundation. I haven’t worn it in a while.

[@LisaF_]

This has been my summer of Danessa Myricks Balm Powder for my complexion and blush. I love this blush so much. I hope she expands the shade range because I’d love a pink, a lavender, a brown…I want this formula in all the shades! I will put a swipe or two of an RMS blush on top of it when I want a more shimmery look. Perfection!

[@milabeuses]

Yes!!! This is my favorite! I would like more shades too... A red, a brownie dusty rose, i live it

[@itsmeayanna]

I got some pat mcgrath goodie’s from her sale and it came with a free paradise Venus mini blush !!! Im sooo excited to try it out❤❤❤

[@jenaiafarah7341]

Warm berry is so pretty! I was looking at it live yesterday and was impressed.

[@jsmith3021]

I am such a sucker for blush after watching you!!

[@sashaminium]

I knew you’d include Paradise Venus! I love that one too.

[@laurenb6156]

I love listening to you talk about blush. Your terracotta blush video was how I first found your channel. Your enthusiasm for the nuances of colors and textures really comes through. My current favorites are the new Armanis, Pat McGrath, RMS, Bobbi Brown Brightening Blushes and the Chanel Fantasie from the Spring collection. I’m very fair so I prefer peaches, corals and pinks that aren’t too cool toned❤ Fun video!

[@tedoymisojos]

I'm glad you shared your skin-sobering journey. I tried it for a week and it made me appreciate how nice my skin looks when I use nothing but also how amazing some of my skincare products are. For example, what Adapalene (retinoid) does is just incredible. Same with Benzoyl peroxide and glycolic acid. Even a moisturizer like Differin Restorative Night lotion does good things for me (I have acne-prone, oily skin). The Goldilocks is a minimalistic routine, both in product variety and the frequency of application imho. It was very interesting to use just vaseline at night XD. I had to sleep on a towel because I also applied it to my neck! I won't be applying it on the neck again. All good fun though.

[@Soleils]

Melting Blush! I wore 08 as a bronzer until I had nothing left. I find surratt formula is similar, but they are teeny maybe that's how they offset their cost

[@loriwht]

🤩 These are all stunning picks on you. I haven’t tried any of these formulas but I can’t wait to give them a try! That Suquu formula, tho… that’s extra special.

[@fenixcharlotte]

Love this so much. Must try paradise Venus, dessert orchid is hg for me

[@afls93]

You let me really curious about the Phytosurgeance one, you compared it with the Tower28 that is one of my true faves. Such a shame that this brand it's not available in Sephora or biggest retailers...

[@ansug4134]

can you do a best affordable blushes vid please

[@rharvey1227]

I swatched paradise venus on my arm a couple years ago when it first came out and didn’t like how it looked it at all. However, I recently got a free mini in the mail and I tried it on my face. I absolutely love how it looks, and I use it all the time now. This is the only product where I feel the application looks wayyyy better than the swatch.

[@eimearinez]

I didn’t get notified about this video happened to find it in my feed

[@marianmoore6901]

Paradise Venus looks beautiful on you! 😍 I have the Suqqu Melting Blush no 3 & 4 and Danessa Myricks Yummy Skin Blush in Rose n Brunch, and absolutely love them both!

[@maureentakach3065]

I haven't been able to watch you and a lot of KZbin lately. Hi friends! Missed you! I'm glad to be back! I got Gucci *I believe the name is) something "rose" and I have to try it now.

[@deepajain1626]

I just subscribed cuz I love and miss your voice Alicia!!! muaah.

[@PriscillaGS]

Alicia can you recommend another option that WE CAN buy that is similar in color to the Suquu blush? I have a similar skin tone as you and love it!!!!

[@nataliemadsen8369]

Oh I'm going to get paradise venus now it looks beautiful. I'm close to your skin tone ❤❤❤😊

[@butterfligirl87]

It's Pat McGrath or an old A.B quad pallet that has the perfect purple shade for me!

[@americaconstantine]

My current favs are Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Barely Blushing, Rose Inc Delphine, Haus Lab Pomelo Peach , Saie Glow Sculpt Mauveglow, PMG Fluertatious.

[@tedoymisojos]

What shade are you in Nars foundations?

[@americaconstantine]

@@tedoymisojos if you are asking me , I don’t wear Nars but my shade in Armani Luminous Silk is shade 4.

[@thefoxyscentury]

Blush for the win! Great picks.

[@DawnD_]

Hi Alicia, was it the terracotta shade? Blush is one of my favorite makeup products.

[@aliciaarcher]

Sure was!!! 🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️🙆🏽‍♀️

[@DawnD_]

@@aliciaarcher😁😁 💃🏽💃🏽 I am loving orange blushes these days!

[@aliciaarcher]

@@DawnD_ you know I’m slapping my wrist for saying that I wouldn’t do coral for Autumn, and here enters the Chanel blush 🤣 I think if the oranges and corals are muted, then I think very appropriate for the Autumn season.

[@DawnD_]

@@aliciaarcher 😂😂😂 I think the oranges and browns are perfect for Fall. But, you are right there are so many variations of orange. I think I love 🫶🏽 them all! 😆

[@DawnD_]

BTW, I don’t like the new handles. I just noticed them 🫠. I’m like that’s not my handle, where did that come from. Apparently my YT name is popular, so they added the 3850.

[@sarahtran1978]

Alicia, I love your review of the Phytosurgence blushes! Do you think the Sonia G Sheer Buffer brush will work well with their blush as well as the Phytosurgence bronzers? Would love your advice. Thank you!

[@milyfo]

Have you tried the Valentino blushes ? If not please do yourself a favor a try them any color , they are all just gorgeous, very close to Suqqu blushes .

[@aliciaarcher]

Get outttttt!!!! Do you have any shade recommendations!? 😍 Or I can peruse 💫 I might get something wine leaning 🙆🏽‍♀️

[@milyfo]

@@aliciaarcher honestly, I have almost all of them , that is how much I like them and all great, 04 and 05 are my favorites. Oh Alicia I’m sorry but you are going to fall in love

[@aliciaarcher]

@@milyfo whew! I can’t wait to dive in. I try and wait patiently for a sale as we approach the holiday madness.

[@milyfo]

@@aliciaarcher they are 20% off on the Valentino website, just saying 🥸

[@arielts06]

Tomoshibi is STILL that girl! 🙌🏽 Do you think 07 Yoiurushi is similar to Gucci warm berry?

[@aliciaarcher]

It might be! I have to check!

[@mimiolsen9337]

Pat McGrath Labs: Divine Rose

[@shalinironcato5262]

I love the Suqqu melting powder blushes too! I have two shades, one of which you showed today. Have you ever tried the Armani neo nude melting cream blush? I recently did and it is so similar to the Suqqu in finish with even longer lasting power. I have shade 51 and I just love it.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

It just might be a full year of the blush. So many first rate colours and textures to play with. Thank you for the application tips ❤

[@RoseOfMadina]

Have you tried the RMS blushes?

[@BooksNCamping]

Terracotta!!!

[@hoodedeyemorena]

Hello, Alicia. May i ask how peach blushes may look off on you? See, terracotta sometimes appears muddy on me (when it's too dark) or rash-like (when too saturated). Just curious about peachy blushes on you.

[@Ortiz1491]

Please tell me what's on the lips

[@evanschica1]

What brush is that?!

[@Shellie1913]

Told you that Vaseline does the trick for removal.

[@aliciaarcher]

It’s wonderful!

[@yogagirlvioletsky2703]

TER-RA-COTTA!

[@yogagirlvioletsky2703]

Honestly--ALL the MILK BLUSHES-especially the shade "QUICKIE" and "WERK"-give it to me!

[@yogagirlvioletsky2703]

Sorry I make comments as they arise in my head while watching so always have a few separate comments--I just love your gabby articulation excitement and education plus demonstrations you give US! TY gorgeous girl!

[@yogagirlvioletsky2703]

OMG Sukku Tomashibi is absolutely MY FAVORITE BLUSH! It literally MELTS!

[@laurab4482]

No one wants to appear sun-burned though... :)

[@aliciaarcher]

Sun burnt but make it pretty-

[@tedoymisojos]

My hubby looks pretty cute sunburned 😂. I dont want him to get burnt obviously, but he gets cute red cheeks.