Fat Cheeks is where NYX goes juicy. NYX Fat Cheeks Juicy Liquid Blush in Papaya Plump and Peach Plunge is a hydrating liquid with a dewy finish, and the brand describes it as its first dewy liquid blush of its kind. Papaya and peach are both warm-leaning names, so I would try them on bare skin or over a light base.

Fenty Beauty Shake N' Play in Bow'Peep is a petal pink that builds from one dot for a blurred look to two or more for bold, with a squish-tip sponge applicator and up to 12 hours of wear. REFY Water Blush in Lychee is a bright pink with warm tones in a cushion compact, made with ceramides. Saie Dew Blush in Poppy is a bright coral that comes with a doe foot applicator. ciele blush and PROTECT in Elodie is a hot coral liquid with mineral SPF 50. Surratt Artistique Liquid Blush in Cantaloup and Rodial Blush Drops finish the grid, and I would check the shade in person on both.

Pairing tip: dot liquid blush on the cheeks and blend up toward the temple with your fingertips, then press a little onto the eyelids so the color feels connected.

What I would skip: layering a liquid blush over a thick, matte foundation that has already set. It lifts and streaks, so apply it while the base is still fresh.

Sticks are the easy answer for mornings, and the Wonder Stick is the NYX answer. NYX Wonder Stick Blush in Coral and Deep Peach is a dual-ended cream blush stick that melts into skin. Coral and Deep Peach both lean warm, so I would try it on a bare cheek first.

Bobbi Brown Skin Enhancer Blush Stick in Crushed Fuchsia is a rich cool pink for cheeks and lips with hyaluronic acid spheres. Makeup by Mario Soft Pop in Pale Petal is a soft pink stick with a built-in brush. LYS Beauty Higher Standard in Outgoing is a watermelon pink with medium coverage. KJH.brand Soft Smudge in Soft Orchid is a deep fuchsia cream-to-powder multi-stick with a soft matte finish. Dolce&Gabbana Cherry Glaze Bar in Smitten Pink is a waterproof fuchsia stick with a glossy, glazed look. Neen Going Rouge in Shake is a cream for cheeks and lips. Ogee Sculpted Cream Blush Stick in Topaz is a matte rosy peach with a radiant finish.

How to wear it: stamp the stick on the apples and blend outward with a fingertip. One swipe is a tint, two is a flush.

What I would skip: a deep fuchsia stick on very sheer skin in daylight. Use one light stamp there, or choose a soft pink like Pale Petal.

Choose the texture that fits your morning. If you like a soft, blurred cheek, Buttermelt is the one. If you like skin that looks a little juicy, Fat Cheeks is the pick. If you want speed, the Wonder Stick lives in a bag pocket. Then match the shade to your undertone: cool pinks like Butterflies and Crushed Fuchsia suit cool skin, while corals and peaches like Peach Plunge and Topaz warm up olive and deeper skin. Apply color a little higher than you think, blend it until the edge is gone, and keep everything else quiet.