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Battle of the blushes.
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We also love that it comes in nine beautiful shades and is fairly affordable for the quality.
Cream blush is having a major moment, and we dont think its going anywhere anytime soon.
Unlike theirpowder counterparts, cream blushesare typically hydrating, glow-boosting, and super workable.
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Many can even be applied with your fingertips, making them ideal for on-the-go makeup looks.
We evaluated each blush based on its blendability, pigment, finish, and wear.
Ahead, were sharing the ones we reach for again and again.
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We also love that its available in nine buildable shades, including neutral hues and fun pops of color.
We were also thrilled to see that the color lasted on our cheeks all day long.
I think it’s a great choice for all skin types."
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And perhaps best of all, it basically blends itself.
I do a quick swipe across my cheeks, eyelids, and lips, blend, and go.
Its definitely my new go-to product."
It’s pigmented and a little bit goes a long way.
It’s also buildable so you might use as little or as much as you want."
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While the brand markets this one as having a dewy finish, we actually found it pretty matte.
The pigmentation is quite buildable; the shades work beautifully across a range of skin tones.
We also appreciate that the stick comes with a brush on the other side for the ultimate convenience.
It sets itself but also worked well with other powder products on top.
The formula is creamy and semi-sheer, which lends beautifully to everyday makeup looks.
Hallie Gould, editor-in-chief with combination skin:“The product is blendable and melts into your skin.
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It’s like butter!
I apply it along my cheeks, lips, and eyelids for a really beautiful, rosy monochromatic look.
It works perfectly with my skin tint and foundation and never disrupts any other makeup.”
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Its a unique gel-like stick featuring a creamy texture that makes blending effortless.
The gel texture takes only a few seconds to tap into the skin, but the results are next-level.
My cheeks always look bouncy, radiant, and healthy while wearing this formula.
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It offers an opaque color in just one layer and sets down before locking in place all day.
Olivia Hancock, editor with dry skin:“This cream blush feels so smooth and buttery.
It melts right into the skin and feels incredibly lightweight.
The formula has a satin-matte finish and gives you such a natural, soft glow.”
Hallie Gould, editor-in-chief with combination skin:It’s super lightweight and comfortable to wear.
We loved the buildable pigmentation.
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Each color offers intense opacity; the range is a great option for those with deeper skin tones.
Once blended out, it lasted all day without creasing, fading, or becoming greasy.
Star Donaldson, associate social media director with acne-prone skin:This product is incredibly blendable.
In the pan, it’s buttery smooth and blends into the skin for an airbrushed, skin-like finish.
It felt hydrating and didn’t cling to any dry spots.
It melted into my foundations and skin tints and didn’t pile or cause patchiness.
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Haus Labs did that and more with this cream blush range.
The formula is fantastic, too.
They can be applied alone or layered together for dimension and longevity.
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Shannon Bauer, associate editorial director with oily skin:“This product has ideal blendability.
Its available in natural and luminous finishes.
Both are buildable and melt into the skin for a natural look.
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It’s super easy to blend and melts into my skin.
It’s a perfect addition to my no-makeup makeup days.”
We also love that its long-wearing and provides a radiant finish that isnt greasy.
Star Donaldson, associate social media director with acne-prone skin:“The blush is surprisingly lightweight after tool.
It gives more of a dewy finish that lends itself to a no-makeup makeup look.
It didn’t look oily at the end of the day and maintained a very strong pigment.”
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Its lightweight and buildable, and we love that it comes with an attached brush for convenience.
To our surprise, it lasted nearly 12 hours without creasing or fading.
Olivia Hancock, editor with dry skin:I love that this formula holds up well.
After a long day commuting to and from the office, my cheeks still looked radiant and vibrant.
The blush complements my deep skin tone and leaves a radiant, just-got-back-from-the-beach finish."
We recommend considering the following factors to determine which cream blush is best for you.
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Smith enjoys applying it with his fingertips for the most control.
Applying cream blush with your fingertips also helps warm up the product so that it melts into the skin.
Those with overly creamy or emollient consistencies wont stay put all day.
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