Best & Worst Drugstore Blushes • product recommendations for oil, dry & acn-prone skin
NYX$12.99Wonder Stick Cream Highlight & Contour Stickshade · 01 Light Peach and Baby Pink- “The B felt a bit on the drier side of creamy products, felt more waxy than creamy”▶ 1:40
- “Once warmed up with the heat from your fingers and applied to moisturized skin, it was easier to blend”
- “The blush is highly pigmented, even one layer was enough for an everyday look”
- “When I added a tiny bit more for a second layer, the overall result was quite intense”
- “Overall it feels more waxy than creamy and has more of a satin matte finish”▶ 1:37
- “It is ideal for people with oily skin”▶ 1:42
- “It has really intense pigmentation and it lasts longer”▶ 1:47
- “If you are looking for a very long-lasting cream blush, this one will be a great choice for you”▶ 1:50
- “I personally prefer more hydrating and creamy formulas”▶ 1:57
- “After 3 hours of wear, I noticed the shade had mostly faded. Since it is a matte finish product, there wasn't any glow or shine left on my face”▶ 1:31
L.A. Girl$13.99Velvet Contour Stick Blushshade · Dreamy- “It felt a bit on the drier creamy formula side, a bit waxier than creamy”▶ 2:15
- “It claims to give a soft powdery finish which is accurate”▶ 2:19
- “When blending with fingers the formula dries quickly on the skin leaving a natural soft matte skin-like finish”▶ 2:30
- “It applies evenly without being patchy”▶ 2:42
- “Even after two layers the pigmentation remains quite light on my complexion”▶ 2:47
- “I was impressed by its long-lasting power”▶ 3:22
- “If you have a light complexion and are looking for sheer coverage blush look I think this will be a great option”▶ 3:24
- “This product is too sheer and it doesn't give that even coverage so you have to blend really quickly or apply carefully to get that even coverage natural look”▶ 3:28
NYX$9.00Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tintshade · Coralicious- “The formula itself is almost the same as liquid lipstick, it has a mousike velvety texture that blends nicely”▶ 3:50
- “It is easy to blend with fingers because of its smooth like Bell body texture”▶ 4:00
- “While the blush initially appears highly pigmented, the medium density pigment blends out into a sheer watercolor like finish”▶ 4:04
- “The color was bold right from the start, so it is so surprised that it stays just as intense after 3 hours”
- “This blush is definitely perfect for anyone looking for long lasting furn color”
- “If you're looking for a high pigmented blush look, I think this will be a great option for you”▶ 3:26
- “For my like it is pretty matte, so if you have dry skin like me you might have to prep your skin pretty well”▶ 5:00
Maybelline$8.99Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blushshade · Rose Flush- “It has a gel consistency similar to gloss series clo paint but this one has more sheer coverage and has more solid consistency”▶ 5:25
- “The gel light consistency blends easily similar to a light lotion”▶ 5:42
- “The color payoff can be patchy making it difficult to achieve even coverage”▶ 5:48
- “Even though the color looks intense on its own when it plans on the cheeks it appears almost invisible even with two layers it's still looks too sheer on my complexion”▶ 5:50
- “Overall I personally don't like this product because it is so hard to get that even coverage”▶ 6:20
Revlon$12.99PhotoReady Insta-Blush Stickshade · Berry Kiss- “It has dry cream formula that gives a natural skin like finish”▶ 6:34
- “When blending with fingers the formula blends smoothly”▶ 6:47
- “The color appears very sheer once blended out; the pigmentation is pretty weak requiring several layers to build color”▶ 6:51
- “It takes a few layers to show up on my complexion and it adds more shine than color to my cheeks”▶ 6:56
- “If you want to achieve a natural flush blush look, I think this might be a great option for you”▶ 7:35
- “If you have deeper complexion than mine and you still want that strong color payoff, I would recommend this product”▶ 7:40
Burt's Bees$12.99100% Natural All Aglow Lip & Cheek Stickshade · Sued Sanz- “The interesting thing about this product is that it has two different products: the outside is a plus formula but the inside is made of coconut oils so it will give you nourishing and hydrating benefits”▶ 8:01
- “It is very creamy and glides on the skin which gives very dewy and glossy finish”▶ 8:18
- “When blended with fingers the product feels very emollient and glides on smoothly giving a slightly oily sensation”▶ 8:29
- “The color is a very sheer neutral muted pink; it takes several layers to show up on my complexion”▶ 8:39
- “If you have dry skin and want your skin to look very healthy and glowy with all natural ingredients, this will be a great option for you”▶ 9:20
- “I wouldn't recommend this product for people with tan or deep complexion”▶ 9:33
Creme Cheek Blushshade · Rose Pink- “The formula feels like a thick cream that feels very eoline and slightly greasy when rubbing the product with your fingers”▶ 10:08
- “When blended with fingers it feels creamy with an orangish sheen. It feels slightly tacky when first applied to the skin but the creaminess makes it easy to blend”▶ 10:27
- “The blush is quite sheer but it is buildable with more than one layer, and with two layers the pigmentation is medium density that allows the skin to show through”▶ 10:38
- “After 3 hours of wear there was no color showing on my cheeks, which was quite disappointing”▶ 11:07
- “This is a great option for people who love a creamy texture and hydrating formula that gives you a dewy blush look. If you have dry skin you would love this product”▶ 11:23
Milani$10.99Cheek Kiss Cream Blushshade · Nude Kiss- “The formula has a similar creamy texture to the on beauty blush”▶ 11:46
- “When blended with fingers the creamy texture has a glossy sheen similar to onest Beauty blush”▶ 11:53
- “The blush has light to medium pigmentation with one layer perfect for a natural rosy blush”▶ 11:58
- “For a more intense look two layers provide strong color that builds well and blends evenly without patching it”▶ 12:08
- “If you're looking for medium coverage and creamy texture cream blush I think this will be a great option for you”▶ 12:50
- “It will be great for people who have tan or deep complexion as well depending on the color you choose”▶ 13:03
Pixi$18.00On-the-Glow Blush Tinted Moisture Stickshade · Fleur- “It has the most unique packaging among all the products I'm talking about today”▶ 13:16
- “With just one swipe it can cover your entire cheek”▶ 13:24
- “The formula feels thin and slippery with an oily shade”▶ 13:27
- “The product is creamy and blends well leaving a dewy closing finish”▶ 13:43
- “One thing I love about this package is how easy it is to get an even color payoff”▶ 13:57
- “This packaging is pretty unique so it is just perfect for people who are very busy and just want to get makeup done very quick in the morning”▶ 14:24
Morphe$16.00Huephoric Rush 3-in-1 Silk Cream Blushshade · Intoxicated- “The source in this product acts as a primer so it primes and hydrates your skin so it makes the texture very creamy”▶ 14:57
- “The formula feels really creamy without being sticky”▶ 15:04
- “The color is quite dense which makes it feel a bit heavy on the skin”▶ 15:08
- “When blended with fingers the blush applies smoothly. The creamy and strong pigmentation give you extra time to blend it out for an even finish”▶ 15:18
- “This product is good for all skin colors as it has very strong color payoff so even if you have deep complexion you will see a strong color on your skin”▶ 16:03
- “It's very creamy and hydrating so it is great for people who have dry skin”▶ 16:13
- “I personally love love this product so highly recommend”
r.e.m. beauty$22.00Eclipse Cheek & Lip Stickshade · Audition- “The form feels a bit heavy at first but it becomes much lighter once blended”▶ 16:44
- “When blending with fingers, the creamy formula makes it easy to apply. Once it's on the skin, it feels like way but it has a slightly heavier texture compared to other blushes”▶ 16:54
- “It is very highly pigmented with a high color density”▶ 17:05
- “With a second layer it can look a bit HBY so you will want to be careful with how much you use”▶ 17:14
- “This product has really nice and creamy consistency and the color itself is pretty pigmented”▶ 17:47
- “The only con of this product I would say is the price: $20”▶ 18:21
Luminous Putty Blushshade · Bermuda- “The formula is a bit creamy but once you blend it into your skin it becomes a like a powder finish like satin matte”▶ 18:36
- “When blending with my fingers it was easy and smooth without any patchiness”▶ 18:51
- “Although the color was very sheer with just one layer, it has like to medium pigment density, require multiple layers to reach medium coverage”▶ 18:56
- “This product has a nice creamy, not too creamy but decent amount of creamy consistency. Blends pretty well”▶ 18:21
- “I personally don't like this shimmery sheen glow when it comes to cream blush. I just want it to be just no shimmer, just only color, so this is just my personal preference”▶ 19:47
- “Compared to the price itself, it has very decent quality, so I will give four out of five”
e.l.f. Cosmetics$8.00Monochromatic Multi Stickshade · Sparkling Rose- “The product itself has a cream consistency or texture but once you blend it into your skin it becomes powdery”▶ 20:21
- “It is a lightweight cream but feels more oily and slippery as it blends into the skin”▶ 20:28
- “When blending with fingers it feels more glittery on top of the pigment making it feel like way it gives a subtle pink sheer color with one swipe adding more shine than color”▶ 20:33
- “To get better coverage I try a second layer but it left too much product on my skin be careful when applying”▶ 20:45
- “If you're looking for a blush that has a sheer matte finish that gives you a more shimmery look you will probably like this product”▶ 21:16
- “It stays pretty well onto the skin so I think this will be idea for people with dry or combination skin”▶ 21:23
- “Considering the really affordable price $5 I will give four out of five”
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