Blush is the must-have beauty accessory around the world. Whether its runway fashion, viral staples, or just day to day refreshing color, blush is the go-to component of any makeup routine. It not only adds color but gives the flushing addition to your beauty and bring “sun kissed” front and center. Some blushes are good on their own, some have multi-use, but here are some that are the best in the world ranging from high to low, creamy to powder.
Maybelline is one of my favs when using on me or a client! Their blushes are easy to blend, natural, and eye-catching to give your skin the enhancing glow it needs. The Fit Me powder has 10 shades to go with every tone due to its true-to-tone technology and has an effortless blend! Meaning that these shades go with each tone it is meant for. For my creamy lovers, Cheek Heat will be the blush of your dreams! Not only does it feel great when putting on the skin, it is an oil-free water-based liquid formula that will leave your skin supple and hydrated. Not to forget that both blushes are affordable ranging under $10.
After setting the Superbowl stage on fire and creating an out-of-the-box marketing strategy, Fenty Beauty is famous for their creamy blush! The Cheeks Out Freestyle cream blush was created by Rihanna in order to give love to every type of skin tone. You have 10 shades to choose from ranging from soft pinks, purples, to neutrals that are “light-as-air”. This melting in the skin blush gives you an instant refresh to the skin while being sweat-resistant so you don’t have to worry about fading. It is perfect for natural looks to add color to the skin even without other makeup!
Charlotte Tilbury always changes the games with her products! She created a blush that combines color pigments with finely crushed pearls. This is literally a luxurious experience for you face! It is patented with Light Flex technology that captures the light and re-emits it. There are two rich pigments in each shade to use on your outer and apple of your cheek. All shades point to flawless perfection for every mood and tone of skin. I would recommend Pillow Talk and Pillow Talk Intense which might match the lipsticks that they are named after.
You can never go wrong with NARS cosmetics, because they built a brand for every type and tone of skin! Liquid blushes are becoming the trend of the makeup community because of its highly pigmented goodness. NARS cosmetics Liquid Blush comes in 5 luscious shades that are effortlessly blendable and buildable. You can use this on your cheeks or even add color to your lips (hack) to create a refreshing look all over. It is infused with Monoï and Tamanu oils which enhances skin resilience! I would try the shade Orgasm with the identically named lip balm to create a shifting effect.
LYS Beauty is new to the game being one of the first black-owned cosmetics line at Sephora! They have a Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush that gives sultry vibes. There are 9 shades that give a natural finish and operate under the “Clean Beauty” category in makeup. It is infused with Kaolin Clay which reduces the appearance of pores and gets rid of the oil, Vitamin E, and avocado oil that locks in hydration and calms the skin. This blush is so easy to blend and not greasy! A bonus? It’s vegan!
Milani has been a constant game changer in the makeup world and a constant part of my makeup collection! Their “Baked Blush” is literally sunbaked on Italian Terracotta tiles! Every shade gives you that warm glow goddess vibe! This would be the perfect blush to wear to a summer vacation in Italy or on a beach somewhere. It is also buildable, so you can use a little for a natural finish, or a huge pop of glow! The great bonus of these richly pigmented and blendable shades is the ability to use it on cheeks or your eyes. Cruelty-free is where I want to be!
Makeup is becoming more innovative than before! Youthforia’s color changing blush oil is patented which a chemical reaction that adheres to your pH. It is formulated with over 20 plant extracts to give your skin a hydrating glow. A blush that works with my skin’s unique chemistry? Sign me up! It is personalized to your particular tone scientifically that will go with every skin tone! This viral TikTok blush has changed the game by creating a product that balances with your skin and having clean beauty ingredients at the same time! It comes in three other shades to give a pop of color effect.
Bobbi Brown has a multi-use cream blush that you can apply to your cheeks for a light flushed look or to your lips for a stained look! The Pot Rouge gives you two ways to lift the color in your skin and create a refreshing look. This blush is easy to take with you on the go due to its compact based construction. You have 5 shades to choose from to fit any mood! It blends effortless and is also skin-friendly (for my sensitive loves)!
Elf Cosmetics are known for their putty products that melt into your skin with little effort! Their Putty Blush is no exception. You have 8 highly-pigmented shades that are infused with Vitamin E and Argan Oil that moisturize and relax the skin. This creamy, super-blendable blush transfers onto the skin giving a semi-matte finish! Its vegan and cruelty-free giving that clean glow-from-within glow! Not to mention, it’s super affordable!
Products mentioned:
Fit Me Powder Blush — Face Blush Makeup — Maybelline
Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush — Liquid Blush — Maybelline
Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush | Fenty Beauty — Fenty Beauty + Fenty Skin
Charlotte Tilbury Cheek to Chic Blush | Nordstrom
Liquid Blush: Orgasm Collection | NARS (narscosmetics.com)
Higher Standard Clean Cream Blush with Vitamin E — LYS Beauty | Sephora
Baked Blush | Milani Cosmetics
BYO BLUSH Color Changing Blush Oil — Youthforia | Ulta Beauty
Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks | Bobbi Brown Cosmetics
Putty Cream Blush | e.l.f. Cosmetics (elfcosmetics.com)
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