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Blushisnt just a timeless makeup stapleits all the rage right now.
Everyone loves a gorgeous flush, but todays formulas make achieving it easier than ever.
From matte powder formulas to dewycream blushes, the options are abundant.
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And, theres a new-ish kid on the block: liquid blush.
Byrdie editorstested20 options for two weeks to bring you the best of whats out there today.
We evaluated each based on blendability, pigmentation, texture, wear, and shade range.
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Here are the ones that impressed us the most for every skin pop in and makeup preference.
It features a lightweight, serum-like texture with buildable pigmentation and effortless blendability.
It applies smoothly on bare skin and layers over foundation beautifully, giving your complexion a healthy-looking radiance.
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It also has impressive longevity; it lasts all day long without fading.
The packaging is elevated and compact, and we found the utility intuitive.
Its offered in nine shades, ranging from baby doll pink to a rich cinnamon hue.
We found it to be pretty long-wearing for a dewy productit hung around with minimal fading or migrating.
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is truly on par with the more expensive options we tested.
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Its available in nine shades that cater to a wide range of complexions, each incredibly pigmented.
Were talking one-dot-is-more-than-enough way pop in of pigment.
Once applied, it set in place and lasted all day.
Jasmine Phillips, social media editor with combination/dry skin:This blush was very pigmentedin a good way.
A little goes a long way for sure.
We love how blendable it isthe liquid consistency melts into the skin seamlessly.
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If you have oily skin, we recommend setting it in place with a long-wearingsetting spray.
Its liquid consistency melted into the skin and never clung to dry patches or accentuated pores."
This Rare Beauty blush has a massive following, and for good reason.
Just one dot of this stuff is enough to give your cheeks an intense wash of color.
Once set down, this liquid gold lasts all day long without creasing or fading.
I would only dab what was on the brush on each cheek."
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But on days when we wanted a more subtle, natural look, we absolutely loved this one.
We were also pleasantly surprised that despite the dewy formula, it lasted perfectly through an entire workday.
It melted into the skin and played seamlessly with my other face makeup (I usetinted moisturizerandconcealer).
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Its just as great for minimal makeup days as it is for more glam, Danessa-style looks.
During testing, we loved how thin and liquid-y the texture felt.
Shannon Stubbs, writer with combination skin:“I love how this blush looks on me.
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It was easy to apply, blended perfectly, and the color lasted all day.
The packaging helped me apply the perfect amount of product.”
It has a creamy but lightweight liquid texture that blends seamlessly into the skin.
But we loved that just a few dots were all we needed to get a vibrant flush.
Once blended in, it creates a natural, glowy finish that doesnt emphasize skin texture or pores.
We were also impressed by the longevityit wore beautifully all day sans any moving around or fading.
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Abby Dupes, associate editor with combination skin:It was long-lasting, even on the hottest of days.
It has a gel-like texture thats easy to tap on and blend in with your fingertips.
Hallie Gould, Byrdie’s editor in chief with combination skin:“It’s very natural-looking and sheer.
This one also happens to have truly hydrating ingredients.
It offers a medium color payoff and a naturally glowing finish that gives your complexion a healthy-looking vibrancy.
However, we do wish it came in more shades.
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It didn’t grab onto any blemishes, fine lines, or pores.
The finish is luminous in a natural way, sort of like a balmy glow.
This lightweight formula has SPF 30 in addition to impressive pigmentation and wear.
Alyssa has been at Byrdie since 2022, where she covers all things beauty.
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