Thanks to beauty vloggers and talented makeup artists, the science of applying cosmetics has become ten times harder and more complicated.
From the two-step magic of powder and lipstick, we now have a twelve-step introduction to modern makeup application, which comes with its own glossary of terms.
However, among that bloated list of items is a subtle miracle worker that would take no less than 5 minutes to deliver an effortless look.
No matter what your fave beauty guru says, a blush is one of the most important products you can have in your beauty arsenal – in real life and in-game.
To avoid the fate of looking like Annabelle, here are the best blush CC add-ons to bring out that natural beauty from your Sim in no time!
Blushing is the body language of attraction, and a deadly signal for your crush.
A blush is an uncontrollable and involuntary reaction to someone attractive, which is adorable in a rom-com setting, but awkward in real life.
Sims, on the other hand, are natural extroverts, and are capable of charming dozens of other Sims or creating romantic relationships under half an hour.
Even though appearances don’t play a part in the Sims’ Law of Attraction, it won’t hurt to have Cupid’s Blush when whispering sweet Simlish gibberish in one’s ear.
Here’s a tip for all the makeup newbies out there:
A blush isn’t a one-trick pony – it’s the ultimate multi-tasker.
It’s a fact that blush makeup is usually applied on the apples of your cheeks. But it can also hide unwanted dark circles under your eyes after binge-watching a Netflix series.
Swap those eye bags with a rosy complexion covered by Pralinesims’ Morgan Blush N53.
Want to have that sun-kissed skin without having to fry your Sim under the sun? Then this CC pack is the balm to your problem.
Miiko’s Summer Blushes is your foolproof solution to achieving that evergreen warm, rosy glow out of the beach – along with other surprises.
Summer Blushes Part 1 includes a “shy blush” on the nose and cheeks in varying shades of pink, with an option to add a blueberry or flower face paint.
More face paint options are available in part 2 which includes heart and orange wedge images, and (for some reason) a Disney version of comedy/tragedy masks.
Overall, it’s a refreshing makeup set to use for all seasons.
A rookie mistake made by makeup noobs is when they blindly swirl the blush around the cheeks and end up looking like someone sucker punched them in the face.
Applying blush is a delicate process that needs light touches. And with enough patience, the result can be like this CC from MMSIMS.
The Blush 4 set can greatly accentuate cheekbones and the shape of your Sim’s face.
This CC can be applied to any gender and is available in 45 stunning swatches to match varying skin tones.
By now, I’m a firm believer in Pralinesims’s ability to create the most amazing makeup CCs for TS4.
The Priscilla Blusher N55 is a flawless display of when a blush is correctly applied.
It’s placed on the apple of the cheek, has that ideal Nike swoosh shape, and has just the right color intensity to not be considered as clown makeup.
If you’re worried about not finding the right shade for your Sim’s skin tone, then you’ll be glad to know that this CC has 45 swatches available for you to try out.
There are makeup tutorials that teach people how to cover up a hangover.
Then there’s the Igari makeup trend from Japan that’s basically “hangover makeup.”
This ironic twist of events produced a makeup style that focuses on adding blush directly under the eyes and over the bridge of the nose to mirror the flushed appearance of the Japanese when they get drunk.
While the backstory is really ~something~, the trend eventually blew up and has since become an intoxicating (heh) look to replicate.
Have your Sims look sick, literally, in the prettiest way possible by applying this Igari Blush CC as the cherry-on-top.
A unisex blush set for all ages that can accommodate light, medium, and dark skin tones.
And blush makeup doesn’t have to be limited to female Sims – you can also have males, kids, even the Occult enjoy the aesthetic benefits of a natural flush!
The Booboo Blush by squeamishsims is an all-inclusive cosmetic add-on for any Sim who’s looking “meh” from the neck up.
If you’re searching for that all-in-one quick fix to a Sim’s dull facial complexion, then let this CC work its magic.
