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Best cream blusher: the product make-up artists swear by for ultra-glowy skin
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Cream blusher might just be the most underrated of make-up products. Here, celebrity make-up artist Hannah Martin reveals all you need to know…
Whether you’re a make-up novice or a beauty pro, we all love those easy-to-use, reliable, multi-use products in our make-up bags. The most underrated of beauty buys? Cream blusher. Perfect for adding a fresh flush, glow and ultra-natural highlight to the skin, these pretty pots of blusher are the ultimate multi-use make-up product. “Now more than ever, cream blusher is my go-to formula,” says celebrity make-up artist Hannah Martin. “I use it religiously as it never fails to make skin look good.”
Intrigued? Below Hannah runs us through the best cream blushers for every skin type and reveals all the application tips, tricks and techniques you need to know (spoiler: they’re seriously easy to apply)…
Best cream blusher for dry skin
“Cream blusher varies hugely in finish. For those with dry skin, choose a sheer, dewy tint like Ciaté Dewy Blush.
“Bobbi Brown Cosmetics Pot Rouge is a smooth texture that blends seamlessly whether tapped onto the apples of the cheeks with your fingers or blended lightly with a small fluffy brush. The same applies to Trinny London Cream Blush.”
Best cream blusher for oily skin types
“Jillian Dempsey’s Cheek Tint has a slightly drier texture, so it’s better for those worried about excess oil, as is Nars Air Matte Blush. Chantecaille, Iconic and Glossier make really gorgeous liquid blushers that I find work best tapped into the skin with your fingertips.
“For those wanting a glass-like finish, try the Shiseido Minimalist Whipped Blush – an excellent choice for those with oily skin or wanting that almost translucent colour but none of the shine.
“There are lots of excellent cream blush sticks available that work well either striped straight onto the cheek then blended out with fingers or a brush or stroked onto the brush first then stippled onto the cheek.”
Best cream blusher for long-lasting make-up
“If you need your make-up to last a long time, look to one of the less dewy formulas so that the cream blush doesn’t cause your make-up to slide. If in doubt, you can layer your cream blusher with a light dusting of powder blusher to lock it in place – this is something I do with all my red-carpet clients and brides.”
Shop: the best cream blushers 2024
Reeson Beauty Blush
Combining the soft and blendable nature of a cream blusher with the staying power of a powder, these Reeson blusher pots are a make-up artist staple. They instantly lift and illuminate the complexion with a luminous glow that lasts all day long.
Hourglass Vanish Blush Stick
With a weightless, buildable formula, this creamy blush stick leaves cheeks plump and healthy-looking with a satin skin finish.
Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Blush in Peachy Keen
These ultra-creamy blusher sticks are perfect for drier skin types as they leave your skin with a really juicy-looking glow.
Shop Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Blush in Peachy Keen at Cult Beauty, £30
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Ultra-luxurious, these cream blushers glide onto your skin – imparting a soft, creamy glow that looks as though you’ve just stepped out from a seriously expensive facial.
Shop Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick at Cult Beauty, £44
Jillian Dempsey Cheek Tint in Petal
These cult blusher pots are seriously good. Simply warm up the formula with your fingertips before applying directly to your cheeks for an instant flush of colour.
Refy Cream Blush
Soft and buildable, these cream blushers have an almost gel-like consistency, instantly melting into the skin and giving you that dewy skin glow.
Ciaté London Dewy Cheek Blush
If blushers scare you, try a sheer and dewy formula like this one from Ciate London. The gel-balm consistency melts into the skin for a seamless, sheer wash of colour.
Nars Air Matte Blush
Combining the blendability of a cream blush with the staying power of a powder, these little pots of blusher are perfect for those with more oily skin types.
Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks
Name a product more iconic than Bobbi Brown’s Pot Rouge. Perfect for application on both the lips and cheeks, these creamy blusher pots give a natural-looking glow that lasts all day long.
Mac Glow Play Blush
Not quite a powder or cream, this innovative blush has a smooth, cushiony texture that offers sheer-to-medium coverage. Available in 11 shades, the buildable formula is crafted for all-day wear and stay-true colour.
Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush
With a super blendable pillowy matte texture that melts into your skin, cushioning oils and a natural-looking finish, these blusher pots tick all the boxes.
Shop Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush, £20 (£12 for members)
Saie Dew Blush
Packed with skincare ingredients, this creamy water-based gel gives your complexion a fresh-faced pop of colour and instant wash of dewy glow.
Max Factor Miracle Pure Cream Blush
With a lightweight, creamy and silky texture this liquid-cream blush is perfect for those wanting a natural-looking flush of colour.
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand
A great option for those with oilier skin, this easy-to-blend formula is infused with the light-reflective power of lumi-blur technology to reveal a soft-focus finish and ethereal glow.
Shop Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Matte Beauty Blush Wand at Cult Beauty, £30
Iconic London Blurring Blush Stick
Brand new but already iconic, these creamy blush sticks give an instant wash of creamy colour and skin-flattering blurred glow.
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