We Tried Patrick Ta’s New Blush Shades on 4 Pores and skin Tones

Crème, then powder—that is the Patrick Ta method. Whereas we at all times love a brand new launch from our favorites, there’s one thing to be stated for digging right into a contemporary colour vary of a product you already love. And now, there are 4 new methods to understand Main Magnificence Double-Take Powder Blush.

“For 2025, I needed to create a brand new period of blush,” Ta tells Byrdie of the launch. “I actually assume we’re going to be seeing a brand new wave of colour that we haven’t seen simply but. I’m obsessive about the thought of taking part in with sudden shades, and new utility strategies that permit you to use blush to embrace each model of you. Whether or not it’s with a pure flush or one thing daring, for me blush goes to play a good larger function in magnificence seems to be.”

Launching January 14, the brand new shades embody a few of Ta’s very favourite traits from the latest current and close to future. Forward, uncover every thing you have to know concerning the vary, and our sincere evaluations.

The Shades

“With this new assortment, I am making a colour story that lets you step out of your consolation zone, but in addition embrace it,” explains Ta. “I needed to create blush that breaks the bizarre, like nothing you could have in your assortment. You received’t see your typical peach or pink shades, however as a substitute 4 distinctive colour worlds.”

These new shades embody a nod to Pantone’s Shade of the Yr (the wealthy mocha She Is aware of Who She Is, described as “a wealthy berry brown grounded in depth and dimension”) and the proper post-workout flush (She Goes to the Gymnasium, a cool mauve rose). The nice and cozy, rosy beige She’s Seductive is “an understated shade that softly seduced” and She Left Me on Pink is a heat, vivid crimson.

“One shade that immediately stands out that I’m so enthusiastic about is She Left Me On Pink,” says Ta. “I needed a blush that instructions consideration and this actually is an influence blush for anybody who wears it. The shade is made with three crimson pigments for a flush of colour that when utilized appropriately, fits everybody in such a novel, stunning and daring method.”

Ta says that She Goes to the Gymnasium was impressed by the sporty “tomboy” or “boyfriend blush” development, which he thinks will solely get larger into 2025. “It’s a cool mauve rose that provides the looks of a post-workout glow the place your complexion is beaming,” he explains. “No health club required, this mauve shade does it for you.”

She’s Seductive exemplifies one in every of Ta’s largest predictions for this yr: “I’m actually anticipating extra of us to lean into is comfortability in the case of make-up,” he says. “Enjoying with make-up in a refined method and utilizing merchandise that enable your pure radiance to shine via. She’s Seductive is a refined, barely-there blush that provides a kiss of colour to the cheeks. It’s a heat rosy beige that to me, romanticizes blush in a sultry method.”

Lastly, there’s the wealthy berry brown, She Is aware of Who She Is. “It’s a little bit of chameleon on the pores and skin, it might lean a bit extra brown or berry. It’s such a robust shade that’s wealthy and radiant. To me it evokes confidence. Brown had a second in 2024, however I’m anticipating this to be even larger in 2025.”

The Formulation

In case you continue to have not gotten your palms on these more-than-viral duos, this is what to know. Each the cream and powder in your compact characteristic wealthy pigments that mix collectively for a long-wearing, skin-like end.

Patented biomimetic pigments mirror the pores and skin’s ceramide construction to make sure adhesion, a real colour expertise, and probably the most pure end in your pores and skin whereas micronized pigments present a good, flawless payoff. You are most likely used to making use of cream first, then powder to set, however think about giving Ta’s signature technique a attempt: apply the powder first, then the cream for a dewy glow that stays all day.

Our Evaluations

Ali Webb, affiliate editor

“Within the lifeless of New York Metropolis winter, a touch of colour on my cheeks tends to actually pull its weight in serving to me look alive. These new Patrick Ta blush shades greater than ship within the pigment division, and I discovered She Goes to the Gymnasium—a deep rosy hue—to create the perfect “chilly lady” flush (or strategy to pretend a New Yr’s exercise decision, if that’s your jam). I’m at all times a fan of the model’s signature twin formulation in creating an enduring end, and this one isn’t any totally different. Utilizing the dual-ended precision blush brush, I utilized the cream system first earlier than utilizing the powder to boost and set, and the result’s each noticeable and extremely wearable.”

Eden Stuart, editor

“”Look, Main Headlines is supposed for us proud Blush Blindness girlies. I am certain one can go in with a light-weight hand for a softer look, however in my view, why would you? The pigments are next-level and the sleek powder and cream formulation layer superbly. As a ‘the bolder the higher’ girlie, I went all in and chosen the shade She Left Me on Pink, a vibrant true crimson that leans just a little heat. It jogs my memory of one thing Naomi Campbell would put on within the ’90s, or Grace Jones within the ’80s—in different phrases, a complete showstopper.”

Bella Cacciatore, information editor

“I normally like a cool pink within the winter, however my complexion has been trying notably lifeless recently, so I made a decision to place the ‘blonzing’ development to the check. She’s Seductive was the proper shade for the job. As with all of the Patrick Ta blushes, it is tremendous pigmented, and just a little went a good distance when it comes to warming up my complexion—I normally pile on layers of blush, however I truly needed to tone down my utility with a Beautyblender and a few concealer. That being stated, the outcomes had been so fairly, and I like the glowy end of the cream system. I will def be including the shade to my rotation for days after I would reasonably be on a seashore.”

Olivia Hancock, editor

“I opted to attempt the shade She Goes to the Gymnasium, a cool mauve rose tone. For this look, I used the powder blush. Since this blush is tremendous pigmented, I gently tapped my brush into the pan to choose up a light-weight quantity. The system is extremely wonderful and silky, making it straightforward to mix. A light-weight dusting of blush is all I wanted to boost my cheeks, as you possibly can see. The completed look is vibrant however wearable sufficient for on a regular basis. For sure, after testing this blush for the previous few week, I can see myself reaching for this duo palette typically.