7 Best Cream Blushes to Try in 2020

March 11, 2020
By: Alanna Martine Kilkeary
7 Best Cream Blushes to Try In 2019
Powder blush is great and all, but not when there’s a chance of it breaking and leaving you feeling totally empty inside. Sometimes, life calls for a cream formula that can be easily applied with your fingers. The answer? Cream blushes that quickly and easily blend into your skin for a natural-looking finish. To make your life even easier, the best part of all is that they’re generally fit for multipurpose application, meaning, you can swipe pigment onto your lips and sometimes even your eyelids for a monochrome makeup look straight out of a makeup artist’s Insta feed. Check out seven of our favorite cream blushes, below.
For a Drugstore Option
maybelline cheek heat
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For a Drugstore Option

Maybelline New York Cheek Heat

A gel-cream finish doesn’t get much better than Maybelline Cheek Heat — the perfect formula for a luminous, healthy glow. This baby comes in six stunning shades that can be blended out for a sheer wash of color or built up for a ton of pigment.


For Healthy Looking Skin
lancome teint idole blush stick
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For Healthy Looking Skin

Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear Blush Stick

If you’re looking for a mess-free, easy blush application, you probably need to try a stick formula. This option comes in four shades that you can swipe onto your cheeks straight out of the tube and blend with your fingers or a makeup sponge with. Take a look at the reviews if you need further proof that they’re worth the hype.


For Easy Application
ulta beauty cream blush
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For Easy Application

Ulta Beauty Stay Cheeky Liquid Blush

Perhaps the cutest liquid blush in all the land is the Ulta Stay Cheeky version. The consistency is creamy, highly pigmented and easy AF to apply.


For a Color Correcting Finish
it cosmetics cream blush
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For a Color Correcting Finish

IT Cosmetics Vitality Brightening Cream Blush

Pair this blush with the IT Cosmetics Heavenly Luxe Angled Radiance Crème Brush and apply to the apples of your cheeks in an upward, sweeping motion. This blush will help color-correct, minimize the appearance of your pores and in turn, give you a natural finish.
For a Glowy Finish
glossier cloud paint
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For a Glowy Finish

Glossier Cloud Paint

For a stunning cloud-like blush finish, Cloud Paint is the way to go. This formula comes in six bright hues (from a sheer burgundy to light rose) that will instantly brighten the face and add a healthy glow to your makeup.


For a Monochromatic Look
nudestix blush
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For a Monochromatic Look

Nudestix Nudies Blush

For another stick blush option that makes application a breeze, try Nudies Blush. The dual-ended stick comes with a soft blending kabuki brush that helps the color melt seamlessly into your skin. Plus, it comes in four natural shades, a browny-nude, a neutral-nude, a coral and a light pink. Our favorite way to apply this is a touch on the cheeks and the lids!
For a Dual Highlighting Option
kosas
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For a Dual Highlighting Option

Kosas Color & Light Palette

Achieving that dewy blush finish just got a whole lot easier with the Color & Light Palettes by Kosas. Each duo comes with a cream blush and highlight that gives you the ultimate glow, whether you prefer a high-intensity finish or a soft sheen of color.
Photo: Chaunte Vaughn

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