Do you pick up friends everywhere you go — even at the laundromat? We knew it. Women who wear blush tend to be approachable, conversational, and have a warm personality. And since rosy cheeks display a “youthful enjoyment of life and a playful naivete,” says Baraf, it’s no wonder everyone wants you as a friend. After all, a soft blush gives you a radiant glow from within, and can brighten up your face in a matter of seconds.

One caveat: wearing too much blush may come off as “flirtatious” to those around you, says Mason — but not in a good way.