16 Best Blushes, According To Makeup Artists

“For cream blushes, I love the Jillian Demspey cheek tint in poppy,” Stern explains. “The color is rich and looks fabulous on all skin tones.” A bonus? It’s vegan, cruelty-free, and super buildable, too. 

“YSL Beauty’s Couture Blush is my favorite,” explains Liang. “The innovative wet-to-dry blush provides color payoff and a weightless feel. It is very easy to blend and is buildable from a natural finish to an intense finish.” Noted! We love a product that is #versatile. 

This cream blush is a personal favorite of Loiz. (And me!) “These cream blushes give you a natural glow with a tint of color,” she says. They have a super strong, glossy pigment that will look good whether you’re swiping it on your lips, cheeks, or eyelids. And yep, these shades complement every skin type. 

“To dust over any of these creams, I really love adding Armani Neo Nude fusion powder in the darker shades,” Stern says. “Starting at color no 8., this soft powder dusts on a warm sun-kissed glow which is a perfect finishing powder for any blush look.” And yes, it’s quite the splurge, but it’s certainly a fav of makeup-pros and amateurs alike. 

It’s blush, but make it purple. “For a wide variety of deeply pigmented cream blushes, I reach for Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Cream Blushes,” Loiz says. Fenty knows how to create pigments that pop, so you’re gonna love trying out this hue. It’ll give your ~meh~ looking skin some life—all you have to do is apply to the apples of your cheeks and blend upward. 

This buildable, super pigmented blush looks great on every skin tone. It also contains Vitamin E, which means that it won’t dry out your skin even though it’s a powder formula. Plus, its staying power is *chef’s kiss*, Loiz adds. 

You’re getting a two-for-one deal with this compact: In it, you’ll find both a dark bronzer and a glowy, red-hued blush. If you’re searching for the perfect feature-enhancing duo, look no further. 

This double-sided blush is great for both serious makeup looks and on-the-go touchups alike. Just dab the blushed end on your skin and then blend with the soft-bristled brush on its other side. 

We can’t talk about blush if we’re not including Cloud Paint. This little tube is only 18 dollars and will legit last you forever. A little goes a long way with this one, so you only need the teeniest amount of product to create a statement look. 

Yep, this product has over 14,000 positive reviews on Amazon. Why? Not only does the blush come in a bunch of different shades, but it also costs less than seven dollars. It’s a major steal. 

Formulas that double as lip and cheek tints are very much *in* right now, and if you like them, you’re going to love this one from RMS beauty. It includes ingredients like cocoa seed butter, shea butter, as well as other hydrating oils that will keep your skin looking plump and dewy all day long. 

Attention! This blendable cream blush has over 2,500 positive ratings on Amazon, and it costs just 13 dollars. The product comes in four different skin-tinting hues that, TBH, will match just about any look you want. 

You do *not* need to break the bank just to get your hands on a quality blush. This one by Maybelline New York is less than five dollars, and it has over 6,200 positive reviews on Amazon. 

Chubby blush stick for the win! This stick is super convenient for adding a touch of color to your look while on-the-go. There’s no precision required here: Just dab the product where you want it and blend with your fingers. 

In the new world of ‘skinimalism,’ a buttery-textured,  easy-to-apply multi-stick is just what your makeup bag needs. This product contains sunflower seed oil and shea butter, which means it both hydrates your skin and glides on easily. 

Okay so, this compact is straight-up gorgeous. It transitions from a light, peach-y hue to a darker pink, which means that you can either blend them all together on your face or switch it up with single colors as you please.