'I tried Gwyneth Paltrow's iconic cream blush, it's my secret to a healthy, flushed look'

As we age and our skin changes, our makeup preference evolves, and for me, I have opted for makeup with skincare benefits and for the hot weather, my skin needs a big drink.

My recent scroll on social media led me to Chantecaille Cheek Gelée, a hydrating liquid gel-cream blush with a texture as light as a serum but with a lasting power of a stain.

The liquid blush is a bestseller from the French luxury beauty brand and is loved by celebrities including GOOP founder Gwyneth Paltrow. Fans will know that the 52-year-old actress has been advocating for a holistic approach to health long before everyone and the products she used are always clean with no toxic chemicals.

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That’s what sold me to try the Chantecaille Cheek Gelée, it’s been such a popular product that the brand has made the shades permanent and they are - Happy, Lively, Vibrant, Euphoric, Delight and Thrill - priced at £45 each.

I got myself in shade Lively, which is a fresh peach shade that Gwyneth also wore at the premiere of Avengers: The End Game. Celebrity makeup artist Georgie Eisdell explained: "I dabbed the Cheek Gelée in Lively, a coral peach shade, onto the apples of the cheeks to give a beautiful glow and a pop of colour."

Undoubtedly, this is more expensive than the blushes at drug stores but what makes the Cheek Gelée stand out is the texture. I have tried many liquid blushes in the past and most of them left my skin with a greasy feeling but the Chantecaille one does not, it is lightweight andsmooth without catching any hair on my cheeks.

Lively is a beautiful peach shade, and while it is easily buildable for intensity, I want it to be slightly more pigmented. The first time I used it I applied it in a blending motion with my fingers and realised that most of the pigments disappeared. So the next time I followed Georgie’s advice and dabbed the blush on with a light finger tap, the shade came through and left a glowing sheen on my cheeks.

The effect is similar to Glow Recipe Watermelon Glow Niacinamide Dewy Flush, which I also enjoy using in summer but it might not be suitable for people who are sensitive to fragrance. It is currently on offer at Cult Beauty and reduced from £22 to £17.60. However the glass bottle design is more suitable for at-home use than travel.

Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is my second go-to, and I use the shade Virtue in summer. Available at SpaceNK for £24, the blush leaves a thicker consistency in texture.

The Chantecaille Cheek Gelée formula is vegan, gluten-free, and shoppers also loved the blush. One said: "I have the Cheek Gelée in all colours now. My favourite is still Lively. I have found you only need a very small amount. This gives you a nice rosy winter look. Highly recommend all colours."

Another added: "This is a really nice alternative to powder blushes - loved the way it blends into skin creating a natural healthy look. It can easily be layered up to achieve the intensity I need. It also stays on my skin quite long."

For those interested in trying the Chantecaille liquid blush can click hereto explore all available shades.