There is nothing quite as timeless and universally flattering as a fierce red manicure or scarlet-colored lip. And the girlies are discovering that the same can be said about a true red blush.

“To me, a red blush is a ‘power blush’ that commands attention from anyone who wears it,” Patrick Ta, celebrity makeup artist and brand founder, exclusively tells Bustle.

Ta is known for his powder-before-cream blush technique, which he uses on A-list clientele like Gigi Hadid, Camila Cabello, and more. You may be familiar with his cult favorite Major Headlines Blush Duo, which has both formulas needed to recreate his signature flush. Now, the versatile product has welcomed its first-ever vivid red to the mix.

Here, Ta gives his advice on applying a red flush to various skin tones, and I test the product on my fair skin.

On Jan. 13, Ta dropped four new Blush Duo shades to his collection, including the warm-toned She Left Me On Red. Each palette comes equipped with a cream blush as well as a powder formula, both of which feature powerful pigment for a long-lasting flush.

According to Ta, red is a great alternative to a more traditional pink or peach blush. “It’s a go-getting shade that’s wearable, yet gives you the most flushed look in a bold and powerful way,” he says.