BEST Cream blushes • reviewing overhyped 20 blushes
Pocket Blushshade · Sleepy Girl- “It is a lightweight cream but it can feel greasy on the skin”▶ 1:37
- “When we blend with fingers it blends seamlessly on the skin”▶ 1:52
- “The blush is quite pigmented on the first swipe which surprised me but it blends out nicely leaving a softer wash of color”▶ 2:05
- “One layer fell perfect for an everyday look”▶ 2:12
- “The shade Sleepy Girl is a medium pink so applying two layers can look a bit intense on my light to medium complexion”▶ 2:16
- “This product is pretty oily so the level of oiliness is two out of five”▶ 2:45
- “After an hour color faded a bit but is still visible also still looks even on the skin with a natural sheen”▶ 2:50
- “After 3 hours color seems like it has faded slightly but overall looks even”▶ 2:55
- “After 8 hours color has significantly faded compared to the beginning of the day”▶ 3:02
- “Overall this blush is great for anyone who loves a creamy texture and has dry skin but wants a more intense blush look”▶ 3:17
EM Cosmetics$30So Soft Blushshade · Venetian Rose- “The formula is very creamy and feels buttery to the touch”▶ 3:29
- “Making one of the creamiest textures among other products”▶ 3:45
- “Since the pigment is dense and the formula is rich, it works well with a blending brush if you want an even color payoff”▶ 3:47
- “The level of oiliness is three out of five”▶ 3:58
- “After an hour, color is still as vibrant as the initial application”▶ 4:02
- “After 3 hours, color is still as vibrant as last check-in, but sheen seems to have worn off a bit”▶ 4:04
- “After 8 hours, color has faded significantly”▶ 4:13
- “This product is relatively high pigmented, so it doesn't require a second layer to make the color stand out”▶ 4:23
- “Overall, this product is great for people with dry or combination skin due to its intense and creamy texture”▶ 4:38
Merit$30Flush Balm Cream Blushshade · Cheeky- “The formula is meant to give a sheer layer of color and it does just that”▶ 4:48
- “It feels creamy when you rub it but once on the skin it feels light and dries quickly”▶ 4:53
- “You have to be really quick to blend it out as soon as you apply otherwise it will set and hard to spread it out”▶ 5:02
- “The color is sheer and not very pigmented so if you're aiming for a more intense look you may need to apply at least three layers of this product”▶ 5:17
- “The level of oiliness is two out of five”▶ 5:37
- “After an hour color seems to have diffused slightly finish is still the same color still looks even”▶ 5:40
- “After 8 hours color has faded compared to initial application but it's still lightly visible”▶ 5:48
- “If you want to get a sheer matte blush look this will be a great option so idea for people with oily skin”▶ 5:58
Glossier$20Cloud Paintshade · Eve- “I can tell the formula has changed, feels richer and heavier now”▶ 6:14
- “When blending with fingers, texture was more gel-like and blended out as blending a high pigment paint. It took more time to blend out since it was so pigmented”▶ 6:23
- “Pigmentation is strong and feels more like a stain or thin blush”▶ 6:44
- “It left a blue stain on both my fingers and hand after I tried to remove it”▶ 6:52
- “The level of oiliness is three out of five”▶ 7:06
- “After an hour, pigmentation level looks the same as initial application”▶ 7:09
- “After 8 hours, we were impressed by the stain power of the cloud paint. It was still visible 80%”▶ 7:19
- “If you love intense long-lasting blush, this is the one for you”▶ 7:27
Patrick Ta$38Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush Duoshade · Just Enough- “The formula is very creamy and melts easily onto your fingers, giving an almost velvety feel when applying to the cheek”▶ 7:34
- “But it feels drier as you blend it out”▶ 7:41
- “Feels slippery and can move around, so it is easy to accidentally wipe it off when blending with a brush”▶ 7:47
- “The color appears quite light on my skin; at least three layers are required to make the color more visible”▶ 7:58
- “The level of oiliness is two out of five”▶ 8:13
- “After an hour, color still looks the same as initial application and it looks even”▶ 8:18
- “After 8 hours, color has mostly faded away and a very faint trace of the color is slightly visible on the apple of the cheeks”▶ 8:20
- “As a cream blush on its own, it might be a bit tricky to use”▶ 8:33
Ami Colé$19.99Desert Date Cream Multistickshade · Hibiscus- “The formula is creamy and the finish gives a natural shine to the skin but somehow it almost feels like a lipstick”▶ 8:41
- “Blending with fingers, it blends so well and evenly”▶ 8:55
- “The color was pigmented but not so intense”▶ 9:11
- “It was difficult to blend out”▶ 9:13
- “The level of oiliness is 2 out of five”▶ 9:22
- “After an hour product still looks the same as initial application”▶ 9:27
- “After 3 hours color still looks strong and visible”▶ 9:29
- “After 8 hours color faded significantly compared to initial application mostly visible on the apple of the cheek”▶ 9:32
- “Overall the formula had a nice creamy texture so we will give it three out of five”▶ 9:39
Divine Cream Blush: Legendary Glow Color Balmshade · Divine Rose- “The formula is amazing and feels light and smooth for a cream. It is not sticky and feels light on the skin, providing a natural sh”▶ 9:45
- “When blending with fingers, the formula felt very light and thin and blended out very evenly, feeling smooth on the skin”▶ 10:00
- “The formula works really well with a synthetic brush”▶ 10:06
- “It is not very pigmented and has a very sheer wash of color that could have likely used a third layer of pigment”▶ 10:14
- “The level of oiliness: one out of five”▶ 10:30
- “After an hour, color vibrancy remained the same”▶ 10:33
- “After 3 hours, we started to notice color fading, but fading is happening evenly”▶ 10:38
- “Overall, this product is perfect for anyone who loves a no-makeup makeup look, a glowy cheek blush, but the color didn't last that long”▶ 10:46
MAKEUP BY MARIO$34.00Soft Pop Blush Stickshade · Sweet Pink- “The form is creamy”
- “When blending with fingers the formula feels very creamy and the color blended out in an even way”▶ 10:00
- “Application with a brush gave a very similar result compared to application with fingers, so either way will work well for this blush”▶ 11:14
- “It has a nice level of pigmentation; two layers give it a nice vibrancy on my lighter medium skin tone”▶ 11:25
- “The level of oiliness was one out of five”▶ 11:43
- “After an hour, color still as vibrant as initial application”▶ 11:48
- “After 8 hours, color has faded and is not as vibrant as initial application, but has faded evenly”▶ 11:50
- “Overall, this blush has a nice creamy texture and high pigment density that provides a nice pink flush look”▶ 12:00
Milk Makeup$26Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek Blush Stainshade · Spritz- “This is extremely lightweight, a watery stain with a refreshing texture”▶ 12:12
- “The formula is best applied with fingers since it has sheer pigmentation and the gel-like texture is easier to blend with the fingers compared to a brush”▶ 12:22
- “It felt like I have to build up the color with several layers but the overall pigmentation on the cheeks was a nice wash of color”▶ 12:34
- “The level of oiliness is one out of five”▶ 12:43
- “After an hour color vibrancy looks the same as initial application and gives a slight natural shine to the skin”▶ 12:46
- “After 8 hours it looks the same overall”▶ 12:53
- “If you're interested in trying a unique stain-like consistency, this will be a great choice”▶ 12:58
Iris&Romeo$32Ceramide Multi-Balmshade · Rosy Glow- “The formula is very emollient which allows it to blend easily on the skin”▶ 13:06
- “Most of the ingredients are plant-based so it gives a nourishing benefit to the skin”▶ 13:11
- “When blending with fingers the formula feels very creamy, easy to blend without any harsh line”▶ 13:17
- “The color shows off really well with one layer on light to medium skin and it looks slightly metallic kind of sheen and finish”▶ 13:28
- “The level of oiliness was one out of five”▶ 13:44
- “After an hour color looks as vibrant as initial application”▶ 13:49
- “After 3 hours color faded slightly but still visible on the cheeks and looks even”▶ 13:52
- “After hours color did not seem to significantly fade”▶ 13:57
- “This texture is very creamy and ideal for dry or combination skin”▶ 14:02
Rare Beauty$22.80Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blushshade · Nearly Neutral- “The formula felt creamy when swiping a finger in the pan and once applied to the skin it felt like a dryer consistency”▶ 14:18
- “Application with a brush applies the product evenly but made the product pigment even sheerer compared to blending with fingers”▶ 14:25
- “It is medium once blended in it becomes sheer and more natural making it hard to notice with just one layer you may need to apply multiple layers to make the color more noticeable”▶ 14:35
- “The level of oiliness was five out of five”▶ 14:45
- “If you're looking for a creamy blush with a sheer to medium pigmentation and a silky lightweight finish this would be an ideal pick for you”▶ 14:56
REFY$22.00Cream Blushshade · Malaya- “When blending with fingers the product initially felt quite emollient and slightly tacky but once I blend it into my skin it dries down”▶ 15:08
- “With a brush the color appears more diffused and sheer in color”▶ 15:18
- “The pigment is sheer to medium, once blended it softens and looks more natural and can be buildable for a more pigmented look”▶ 15:25
- “The level of oiliness is two out of five”▶ 15:35
- “Testing out this shade seems to appear warm tone coral pink”▶ 15:42
- “If you're looking for a blush with buildable pigmentation for a natural coraly pink look this will be great for you”▶ 15:46
Westman Atelier$48.00Baby Cheeks Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stickshade · Petal- “The formula is very creamy and easy to blend while still having a high level of pigmentation”▶ 15:55
- “When blending with fingers it blends like butter with a creamy formula without any oil or emollient feel”▶ 15:59
- “The level of oiliness is five out of five”▶ 16:12
- “After 3 hours the color has faded slightly but it is still visible”▶ 16:15
- “Pigmentation is a nice high density that maintains decent color when blended out”▶ 16:22
- “For all around creamy and high density pigmented blush this will be great”▶ 16:34
NUDESTIX$28Nudies Cream Blush All-Over-Faceshade · Cherry Blossom Babe- “When blending with fingers it feels more buttery, a slight tacky sensation”▶ 16:44
- “Instead of using the attached brush it is better to apply with your fingers”▶ 16:48
- “The level of oiliness is 1 out of five”▶ 16:57
- “After 3 hours the color has stayed pretty the same”▶ 17:00
- “After 8 hours the color is quite visible and aside from the front cheek area it looks consistent, which I'm quite impressed with”▶ 17:06
- “Had a nice medium pigment density even when blended out on the skin, which would be ideal for deeper skin tones”▶ 17:18
- “If you're looking for a very creamy blush that has high pigmentation and gives a slightly glossy finish, this will be the ideal formula especially for dry skin”▶ 17:30
Haus Labs$34Color Fuse Longwear Hydrating Glassy Lip + Cheek Blush Balm Stickshade · Glassy Hibiscus- “They have unique formulation that highlight skincare benefits because of the key ingredients such as pered Aria GOI Berry complex”▶ 17:40
- “When blending with fingers it feels slightly tacky on initially blending the product but the medium intensity pigment shears out into an even layer with no patching”▶ 17:49
- “The formula applies pretty similarly as finger application”▶ 18:00
- “The level of oil is 2 out of five”▶ 18:02
- “After 3 hours the color has faded significantly but it is actually less than I expected given its sheer coverage”▶ 18:05
- “Color density is decent when initially swiping with the stick onto the skin but as the color is blended out it shears out quite a bit”▶ 18:19
- “If you're looking for a creamy blush with buildable pigmentation with skincare benefit this formula would be ideal for you”▶ 18:39
ILIA$34Multi-Stickshade · In the Mood- “The base of this formula is Sunflower Seed Oil which is moisturizing”▶ 18:47
- “When blending with fingers it feels creamy because of the base oil and it shears out pretty evenly”▶ 18:51
- “With brush the intensity is a bit stronger than fingers”▶ 18:58
- “The level of oiliness is two out of five”▶ 19:02
- “It has sheer pigmentation so it is hard to notice; if you have a tan or deep complexion you will hardly notice the color on your skin”▶ 19:04
- “If you're looking for a creamy blush with buildable pigmentation for a natural curly pink look, this would be great for you”▶ 19:20
Tower 28 Beauty$20.00BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Dewy Cream Blushshade · Magic Hour- “When blending with fingers it has the most emollient and buttery blendability making it best apply with fingers”▶ 19:40
- “With a synthetic brush it blends out pretty evenly but just takes more time to work into the skin”▶ 19:45
- “The level of oiliness is five out of five”▶ 19:52
- “After 3 hours the color has faded a lot and there's hardly any left especially on the front of the cheek”▶ 19:57
- “It has pretty high pigmentation so it is best to start with a small amount and build up the layers to your preference”▶ 20:10
- “If you're looking for a creamy and highly pigmented blush that keeps a healthy bright glow, this will be the blush for you”▶ 20:25
Saie$28Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blushshade · Peachglow- “When blending with fingers it blends more like a cream eyeshadow where you can feel the sheer pigments as you blend it feels more oily than the emoon or body texture you would expect from cream blushes”▶ 20:37
- “With brush the product blends out evenly and smoothly”▶ 20:51
- “The level of oiliness is four out of five”▶ 20:54
- “Pigmentation is quite strong and the sheer is very noticeable almost like a highlighter”▶ 21:00
- “The shimmer particles are fairly large so it doesn't give a natural look but rather a bold shimmer glow on your cheek”▶ 21:05
- “If you're looking for a blush with a radiant and shimmery finish that gives a beachy bronzy glow to the skin this will be great for you”▶ 21:15
Milk Makeup$24Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stickshade · Werk- “When blending with fingers the formula is very emollient which allows it to blend easily on the skin. It feels emollient but not too oily”▶ 21:36
- “When blending with brush the color does not transfer well with a synthetic brush so we would recommend using fingers for this formula”▶ 21:44
- “The level of oiliness is 2 out of five”▶ 21:52
- “Since the pigment is already sheer there wasn't much color to begin with so difference is not too noticeable but it has definitely faded a lot”▶ 21:57
- “The pigmentation offers sheer to medium coverage providing a sheer wash of color once blended in”▶ 22:08
- “If you're looking for a medium cool tone pink blush with sheer pigmentation that offers a natural looking rosy glow this would be the ideal blush for you”▶ 22:16
MAKEUP BY MARIO$34.00Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veilshade · Barely Blush- “When blending with fingers into the product but not too oily easier to build up imitation level with a brush compared to building finger application”▶ 22:37
- “The level of oiliness is four out of five”▶ 22:46
- “This color in particular might not be experimented on medium skin but they show off with a sheer to medium buildable coverage if the blush is layered”▶ 22:51
- “If you're looking for an imoan blush that feels very smooth and gives a powdery s velvy appearance on the skin this could be the idea blush for you”▶ 23:07
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