Obsession of the Week: Clinique Quick Blush

So I was in recovery all week from my eye infection, wearing my dated dark-framed glasses and no makeup every day. I was not feeling particularly cute separated from my darling mascaras, so I had to compensate somehow. And I did, with tons of glistening lipgloss and bright, poppy pink blush. Which lead to my now near maniacal dependency on Clinique Quick Blush in Pronto Pink ($22, clinique.com). It is a cosmetics brush with blush built into the cap. All you do is twist the base of the brush, so the bristles rise up into the cap, rubbing against the enclosed cheek powder. Remove the cap and presto! Your brush is loaded with a flattering, easy-to-wear shade that brings life back to your skin. And you can use it pretty much anytime, any place. And boy, did I use it…