Blush may seem like a sweet and simple beauty product, but in fact, it's got quite a storied past. In fact, we were able to find 100 years of blush history in just under three minutes, taking us deep into the past of the glow-giving product. Yes, it's the one product we can always count one to add a lively hint of color to our faces. It's a mainstay in some of the top makeup techniques gracing magazine pages and walking down runways, such as contouring and the comeback of draping. But other genius uses abound: one of our editors even discovered it also works as a great hack to brighten your eyes, making us find a newfound appreciation for it. But this colorful substance wasn't always used this way. This is why we decided to a step back into the beauty world and see just how much this makeup essential has transformed.
We start in the 1920s where red and pink rouge (commonly known as blush) was applied in large (sometimes pretty bold) circles to the apples of the cheeks. As the video continues to travel through time you'll see how quickly blush techniques have transformed from decade to decade. In the 1930s women traded in the circular technique for a triangle-like shape application alongside the cheeks. However, the application methods weren't the only things that changed. The growing popularity of makeup led to the creation of more eye-catching shades during the '70s. You'll also learn a few fun facts along the way. Did you know the cult-favorite launched in 1999? That's right, one of the most popular blushes on the market and Best of Beauty 2016: Hall of Fame winner has been around for 17 years. Watch 100 years of blush above, to learn even more fascinating facts about this makeup essential.
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