Reddish application to cheeks (5)

I believe the answer is:

rouge

(Other definitions for rouge that I've seen before include "See 1" , "Blusher" , "Make-up for rogue" , "Red face powder" , "Cheek colouring" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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