By widespread request I’m rounding up the liquid blushes I’ve tried. The blush traits and new launches are coming at us with full velocity with no indicators of slowing down. Generally I are likely to gravitate in direction of a powder blush method for lasting energy and pigment management. However since liquid blush appears to be so widespread proper now, I’ve rounded up those I’ve tried in any respect worth factors. Scroll to the top to search out out my Prime 3 favorites!
Armani and YSL
Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint ($39, Sephora, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus) is the perfect method for me for lasting energy, blendability and look. These have a pleasant delicate matte dry down that doesn’t set too quick making it simple to mix with out having to hurry. Colours are simple to construct with out wanting or feeling heavy. I do assume the colour vary is proscribed and want that they had extra choices, however the 4 I’ve are pretty. The lightest child pink shade 53 could also be hit and miss for you, but it surely actually shocked me how wearable and brightening it’s on my medium tan pores and skin. Demo with 50.3 right here.
YSL Make Me Blush Liquid Blush ($39, Sephora) is the most recent method I’ve tried. These have an angled sponge tip applicator like a flat angled sponge which I’m not the most important fan of, but it surely’s not horrible. The colours are restricted, very like the vary from Armani or Charlotte Tilbury. On my pores and skin the shades are likely to darken/oxidize barely however I’m undecided if that would be the case for everybody. I believed the peachy shade wouldn’t present up in any respect however a couple of seconds after mixing it reveals as much as a darker (however nonetheless gentle) peach. I feel the lasting energy and good dry down are each wonderful. For some cause although they take a little bit extra mixing effort to get an excellent software that isn’t too sturdy. Even after mixing I might advocate taking a clear brush and buff out the sides for a smoother look. Demo of the shades I attempted right here.
Chanel
Chanel Les Beiges Water-Contemporary Blush ($52, Chanel.com) is the sheerest possibility of all of the liquid blushes. These are going to be the perfect for somebody who doesn’t wish to put on a whole lot of make-up and needs one thing extremely light-weight. The end is pure and recent. The lighter colours pulled very sheer on my pores and skin (they barely present up) however the 3 deeper ones have higher pigment for medium-tan pores and skin. I actually favored the method however to be frank I haven’t been reaching for them since they do take a bit extra time to mix. Full evaluate + swatches right here.
Charlotte Tilbury
Charlotte Tilbury Matte Magnificence Blush Wand ($42, Charlotte Tilbury, Sephora, Nordstrom) has a wonderful delicate matte method I discovered simple to mix and layer with out wanting overdone. Lasting energy is superb. Solely draw back is the restricted shade vary. Demo right here.
Hourglass
Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush ($36, Sephora and Nordstrom) wins for finest shade vary. I feel the colours they launched are essentially the most flattering for a recent look. They do keep dewy wanting on the pores and skin and the lasting energy isn’t pretty much as good as different manufacturers – however that’s anticipated with any dewy wanting blush. Full evaluate + swatches right here.
L’oreal
L’Oreal Lumi Le Liquid Blush ($11.99, Goal) is a powerful method for pigment, shade and lasting energy. Should you’re in search of a longwear method, that is it! I needed to scrub the method off my arm to take away though any cleaning oil would have made the removing simpler. They’ve 3 cream finishes and three glowy finishes. I feel the colours are actually stunning and simple to mix. You could find these at a variety of locations however Goal normally has the perfect costs. The one draw back is the packaging isn’t fairly as luxe as a number of the different manufacturers.
NARS
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush ($32, Nordstrom) is one other favourite, however to be fully sincere it’s a method I’ve uncared for. If you need a pure look these are excellent. The method has a barely translucent high quality making it look extra pure on the pores and skin. They virtually really feel like a creamy gel. They don’t actually ever dry all the way down to a matte end so they continue to be barely dewy wanting however on me they final lengthy. Full evaluate right here and right here.
Uncommon Magnificence
Uncommon Magnificence Mushy Pinch Liquid Blush ($14 – $23, Sephora) appears to be the most well-liked liquid blush on the market. I like the colour vary however the pigment is SO intense that I might not advocate this for a pure look. A tiny dot is sufficient to cowl every cheek. They’re simple to mix, but in addition very simple to over-do. For a blush novice I like to recommend dabbing on the again of the hand first after which dipping your brush into the product. They launched a Vacation Mini Blush and Luminize Trio ($35) which I feel has fairly shades for fall. Extra swatches + seems to be on this weblog put up right here.
Ciele and Saie Magnificence
Ciele blush and PROTECT SPF 50 Liquid Blush ($34, Sephora) is a method a whole lot of you beneficial I strive. I picked up 3 shades to attempt to love the method, applicator and lasting energy. These have a pleasant delicate dry down that isn’t too dewy or emollient. They’re simple to mix and a little bit goes a good distance. Pigment isn’t as intense because the Uncommon Magnificence ones making the Ciele blush simpler to put on and so they look extra pure.
Saie Dew Blush Liquid ($25, Sephora) is one other widespread one which I’m unhappy to say I don’t love. These are additionally properly beloved by so many. I discover the method thick and means too dewy wanting, however I do know that’s the means they’re meant to be. I’ve tried a couple of and the packaging doesn’t look or really feel good to be. The applicator attachment to the cap is a little bit wobbly on all those I’ve.
Tarte
Tarte has 2 formulation of the liquid blush: the Maneater Blush and Glow Cheek Plump ($29, Tarte Cosmetics and Ulta Magnificence) which I LOVE and a more moderen Maneater Satin Blush Cheek Plump ($29, Tarte Cosmetics and Ulta Magnificence) which can be good, however I want the glow model. I like the method, shade vary, end and lasting energy. These include a sponge tip applicator and so they’re tremendous simple to mix.
The Glow method is a bit more pure wanting however isn’t too shimmery. I might say out of all of the blushes I’ve worn these at all times get essentially the most compliments. The Satin method is a bit more pigmented however not as intense because the Uncommon Magnificence ones. I don’t know that I actually discover a plumping impact on the pores and skin, however the liquid method is very nice and offers the cheeks a wholesome look.
Listed here are my prime picks out of the formulation:
- General finest: Tarte Maneater Blush and Glow for shade vary and method (Tarte has a whole lot of bundle units like this Duo or this 4-Piece Set)
- Finest method: Armani Luminous Silk Cheek Tint
- Finest shade vary: Hourglass
Instruments
One final tip on instruments. I feel you should utilize any cheek brush in your stash to mix. I’ve used quite a lot of powder blush brushes for liquid. I’ll typically use a basis brush for a cream or liquid blush too. Should you’re in search of a brand new one to strive, listed below are a couple of that I like.
Hourglass No 15 Blush Brush is my favourite proper now. It’s not too dense so it’s a little bit fluffy on the suggestions. The Hourglass Ambient Mushy Glow Basis Brush can be wonderful for blushes.
Love the Laura Mercier Blush Brush because it’s an artificial one. Works properly to mix powders and liquids, that is my most-used cheek brush.
It Cosmetics instruments are additionally excellent. They launched a Heavenly Luxe Cream Blush Brush #3 to go along with the Cream Solar Blush earlier this yr, but it surely appears to be offered out all over the place besides in a set on QVC. Their Brush #7 is for basis but it surely additionally works properly with liquid blushes.
For an excellent price range pleasant possibility Actual Strategies is the perfect. I like their 449 Tapered Cheek Brush ($7.99).
That wraps up my liquid blush roundup! There are dozens extra that I haven’t tried and I haven’t even coated cream finishes. Should you love a liquid blush let me know what your favorites are!