The Best Blushes For A Pretty Pink Flush

Summer calls for fresh skin and rosy cheeks. We tried every blush we could get our hands on to find the formulas worth adding to your makeup bag. From powders and creams to liquids and jellies, these are the best blushes for a natural, long-wearing flush.

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Best matte finish

Nudestix Nudies Matte Lux All-Over Blur Blush, $48

Formulated with soft-focus minerals, this matte cream blurs out texture and fine lines for a seamless finish. The dual-ended stick features a brush and can be used all over, including on the eyes, for an easy monochromatic look. The formula’s five shades flatter all skin tones.

Best dewy finish

Haus Labs Glassy Blush Balm, $47

Nothing says summer like fresh, dewy skin. Lady Gaga's Haus Labs takes the glass-skin trend to the next level with these gel-like cream blushes that give skin a sheer, high-shine pop of colour.

The serum-infused formula comes in seven versatile shades and is made with a whopping 70 percent skincare ingredients, including fermented arnica to reduce redness. It melts right into the skin for comfortable, all-day wear and can also be used on the lips.

Best blush-highlighter hybrid

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush, $36

Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty is known for its first-rate blushes, and the latest addition to the line-up doesn’t disappoint. This silky smooth powder blush-highlighter hybrid delivers pigment and radiance in one swipe, with zero chalkiness. There are six delicate pink hues to choose from, all of which are easily buildable.

Best cheek stain

Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint, $33

Available in four juicy shades, this bouncy, jelly-like cheek and lip stain wowed the judges of our annual Beauty Awards. It's the ultimate low-maintenance summer staple—the fact that it looks like a Push Pop is a fun bonus. The formula contains collagen, aloe and seawater to plump and refresh dry skin, and imparts a pleasant cooling sensation.

Best cream formula

Merit Flush Balm Cheek Color, $41

If you believe that less is more, you’ll love this sheer cream formula, which melts right into skin for a sun-kissed, dewy finish. It comes in nine wearable shades, ranging from Rouge (a soft red) to Cheeky (a natural pink) to Après (a moody berry).

Best liquid formula

Saie Dew Blush Blendable Liquid Cheek Flush, $35

With hydrating glycerin and brightening licorice root, this liquid blush is made for sensitive skin. The oversized doe-foot applicator makes dotting it on a cinch, and each of the eight shades blends beautifully to create a healthy flush on all skin tones.

Best powder formula

Nars Powder Blush, $43

Known for its cheeky shade names, like the iconic Orgasm, a pretty shimmery peach blush, Nars has recently reformulated its powder formula to be talc-free. It comes in 20 shades, goes on smooth and blurs imperfections for a seamless, natural finish.

Best for travel

Pixi On-the-Glow Blush, $24

Throw this tinted balm stick for cheeks and lips into your bag so you can refresh your look any time, anywhere. The creamy formula is easy to blend with your fingers and packed with skin-loving ingredients, like ginseng and aloe vera. It comes in four perfect summer shades, including one that adapts to the skin’s pH for a bespoke hue.

Best budget buy

Essence Pure Nude Baked Blush, $7

You don’t have to splurge to get a covetable, lit-from-within pop of colour. We love this affordable powder’s velvety cream-like texture. Available in six wearable shades, this blush has a beautiful satin sheen.

Best splurge

Guerlain Terracotta Blush, $58

Inspired by the brand's groundbreaking Terracotta bronzer, this powder blush is a luxurious treat with a high-performance edge. Made with argan oil, the silky powder infuses skin with just the right amount of warmth to look natural. It comes in six hues, including nude, coral and pink tones.