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Cream Blush Is the Only Makeup We Care About Right Now

Here are the 10 best on the market

Cream blush is the greeting card of makeup, wishing you lots of health and happiness. Because that’s precisely what it yields: a healthy, happy look. A light swirl on the apples of your cheeks and it’s like you’ve returned from a scenic hike: a little flushed, a little sweaty and filled to the brim with endorphins. As that happens to be our exact summer vibe, we’ve rounded up our 10 faves of all time.

 

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StilaStila Convertible Color in Magnolia, $33, sephora.ca

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The iconic one

This two-in-one compact has been perking up cheeks and lips for 20 years. The finger-friendly texture and mirrored compact make it perfect for on-the-go touch-ups while the texture (a blend of castor seed oil, lanolin and beeswax) melts into skin without ever going greasy.

 

 

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Fenty BeautyFenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Daiquiri Dip, $26, sephora.ca

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The sweat-proof one

Don’t let the bright shade scare you. RiRi’s recently launched cream blushes go on sheer, letting you build up a flush to your desired intensity. Even better, unlike many similar products, which tend to slip and slide, this formula stays put, even resisting sweat and water.

 

 

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RMS BeautyRMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Diabolique, $48, sephora.ca

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The ultra natural one

Her world-famous Living Luminizers often get all the attention, but Rose Mary Swift’s Lip2Cheek pots are equally deserving of recognition. Like their glowy counterparts, they become one with skin, nourishing it with raw, natural ingredients. Just warm up the cream with your finger before dabbing it on your cheeks and lips.

 

 

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M.A.C CosmeticsM.A.C Glow Play Blush in Totally Synced, $33, maccosmetics.ca

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The glowy one

It’ll turn even the staunchest powder users into cream converts. That’s because, unlike most blushes of its kind, it doesn’t feel wet, allowing it to sit on top of your base without disturbing it or going patchy. It also blends like a dream and imparts a natural, glitter-free glow.

 

 

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ChantecailleChantecaille Cheek Gelée Happy Hydrating Gel-Cream Blush in Happy, $59, nordstrom.ca

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The sheer one

A fresh, translucent tint in the form of a super spreadable jelly. Smooth it on your cheeks or even your lids for a jolt of face-awakening colour. Once it dries down, the product transforms into a stain, not budging until you say so.

 

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ShiseidoShiseido Minimalist WhippedPowder Blush in Chiyoko, $40, shiseido.ca

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The weightless one

With a texture recalling chocolate mousse, this whipped formula is as airy as it gets. Pat it on with your fingers or buff it out with a brush and then marvel as it turns into a featherlight powder. Tip: The soft matte finish makes it ideal for oilier skin types.

 

 

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KosasKosas Color & Light Palette: Cream Blush and Highlighter in Velvet Melon, $45, sephora.ca

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The double-whammy one

A buttery blush and complementary highlighter in one handy palette. This duo’s got everything you need to liven up your complexion. Plus, the skin-coddling formula (it’s packed with apricot kernel, rosehip and jojoba oils) gives new meaning to the word “dewy.” 

 

 

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GlossierGlossier Cloud Paint in Puff, $22, glossier.com

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The foolproof one

Don’t you love it when products live up to the hype? Glossier’s Cloud Paint is the blush for people who hate blush. With minimal effort—i.e., just some quick finger painting—it disappears into skin and seems to flush cheeks from within. You truly can’t mess this up.

 

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NYX CosmeticsNYX Cosmetics Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Jelly Cheek Color in Orange Zest, $14, nyxcosmetics.ca

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The drugstore one

Lightly tap it on for no-makeup makeup or layer it for a bolder pop of colour. Infused with cannabis sativa seed oil, this moisturizing gel banks on sheen, not shimmer to give skin a juicy, youthful look. 

 

 

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NudestixNudestix Nudies All Over Colour in Naughty n’ Spice, $38, sephora.ca

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The multitasking one

Who doesn’t love a monochromatic makeup moment? This balmy stick can be used on cheeks, eyes and lips to create a soft, harmonious look in a matter of seconds. Slick it on and then diffuse the colour with your fingers or stipple it with the built-in brush.

 

 

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