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blush
A cosmetic product, usually in powder or cream form, that is applied to the cheeks to give them a reddish color and a fresh look.
Sie trug nur etwas Wimperntusche und ein wenig Rouge auf.
She applied only some mascara and a little blush.
The word 'Rouge' comes directly from French and means 'red' there. This origin helps you remember the meaning, since the product gives the cheeks a red color.
Für einen natürlichen Look verwendet sie nur ein bisschen Rouge.
For a natural look, she uses only a little blush.
In connection with cosmetics, 'Rouge' is almost always used with the verb 'auftragen' (to apply). You apply blush to the cheeks.
Ich zeige dir, wie man Rouge richtig aufträgt.
I'll show you how to apply blush correctly.
Since blush is used subtly, it often appears with indefinite quantity expressions such as 'etwas' (some/a little), 'ein wenig' (a little), or 'ein Hauch von' (a touch of).
Ein Hauch von Rouge lässt das Gesicht frischer aussehen.
A touch of blush makes the face look fresher.
powder
'Rouge' and 'Puder' are both often part of makeup and are used on the face. But they are not the same thing. 'Rouge' is applied to the cheeks to make them look fresher or more reddish. 'Puder' is a fine dry powder that mattifies the skin or sets makeup. Learners may confuse the words because blush can also come as a powder. In that case, 'Puder' describes the form of the product, but 'Rouge' describes its purpose: color on the cheeks.
Vor der Feier trägt Eva etwas Rouge auf die Wangen auf.
Before the party, Eva applies a little blush to her cheeks.
Im Bad sucht Felix den Puder, weil seine Haut glänzt.
In the bathroom, Felix looks for the powder because his skin is shiny.