We swear they can be just as luminising as liquids.

Prisme Blush in N2 by Givenchy, $73 at Sephora
Peppered with the tiniest hint of sparkle, this cotton candy and Barbie pink blush duo allows for all kinds of options. Sweep the lighter shade on solo for something subtle, blend both for a medium-level colour, or go for full-fledged fuchsia with just the darker.

Extra Dimension Blush in Rosy Cheeks by M.A.C, $50 at M.A.C
A liquid-powder blend with a covetably luminous finish, it delivers the 'metallic but not sparkly' style result that liquid lovers rave about. The prismatic pink hue can be built up to hit any level of brightness required, and honestly, we recommend 'bold'.

Shade & Illuminate Blush in Sundrunk by Tom Ford, $115 at Myer
Sensing that we love a blush duo? You're spot on. This one (which heroes two genuinely 'sun-kissed' shades) sits a little closer to the bronzer side on the shade spectrum. The lighter shade is matte and the darker one shimmery, leaving the luminosity and colour depth calls up to you.

Glowish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder in Berry Juicy by Huda Beauty, $32 at Sephora
Pink definitely isn't everyone's bag, and that's where berry blush comes in. Marble a few berry hues into one colour compact designed to flatter an array of skin tones (and mix in skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin E and shea butter) and you've got a must-try powder.

Sunny Warm Coral Blush by Benefit Cosmetics, $49 at Sephora
Not sure the statement blush life is for you? This 'barely there but still makes a big impact' peach powder imparts a natural-matte effect (but not in a lifeless way, thanks to its inclusion of freshwater pearl; fancy, we know). It'll freshen the face without going OTT.

Ambient Lighting Blush in Sublime Flush by Hourglass, $64 at MECCA
Don't want it to be overly obvious where you've placed your powder? Opt for a multidimensional delight like this coral, peach and gold marble mix. It'll make sure any 'lines' are extra blown out, leaving your colour looking like it's got a smoothing filter over the top.

Blush in Orgasm X by NARS, $45 at MECCA
The OG 'Orgasm' shade may get all (and deserve every last bit of) the hype, but we happen to think its younger, brighter sister is just as (if not even more) glorious. It's blessed with the very same levels of luminous sparkle and superior blendability, just in a richer version of coral-red.