This stunning, organic cheek-and-lip combo is a cream formula that includes hydrating ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, jojoba oil and castor oil, as well as plant-based rice bran and carnauba wax to soften and protect skin. Makeup artist Ma...
Le Rouge Français Pigmented Cheek and Lips
This award-winning bestseller is perfect for dull skin, as well as all mature skin types. “It's my top pick for 2025 because I’m seeing a return to classic formulas,” says makeup artist and brand founder Laura Geller, whose brand is designed with mat...
LAURA GELLER Baked Blush-n-Brighten - Pink Grapefruit
This buildable blush that Dorn recommends is lightweight, comes in 13 shades and contains hydrating ingredients like jojoba and grapeseed oils as well as vitamin E. The multipurpose blush can be used on both cheeks and lips, and works great when appl...
Glow Play Cushiony Blush - MAC | Ulta Beauty
Another pick from Dorn, this cream blush contains hyaluronic acid to plump and hydrate the skin. It produces a dewy, radiant sheen that won’t accentuate fine lines. “The warmth from your hands helps to meld liquid/cream products into the skin very ni...
Soft Pop Plumping Cream Blush Veil
“When I am doing makeup for a wedding, big event or photoshoot, it is important to add a little extra color to the cheeks because with the camera flashes on makeup, you want to make sure there is always enough color on the cheeks and lips, as to not ...
Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo
Makeup artist and licensed esthetician Amanda Gabbard picked this e.l.f. liquid blush as a budget-friendly option that comes in 12 gorgeous shades. She recommends using the e.l.f. fan brush to apply. “In general, avoid bringing blush too close to the...
e.l.f. Camo Liquid Blush, Bronze Bombshell
Though this is a powder blush, it was recommended by two of our experts, Dorn and Gabbard. It provides a radiant finish and can be layered with the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush for a bolder look. It comes in six glowy, highly pigmented shades. “I always r...
Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush
This bestselling budget pick from Gabbard is easy to apply, thanks to a built-in sponge tip applicator. It combines blush and highlighter to produce a stunning hybrid formula. Glycerin and vitamin E hydrate and moisturize skin, and antioxidants help ...
Milani Cheek Kiss Blush + Glow - 150 Caffe
This is a recommendation from Gabbard for an all-in-one formula. This silicone-free cream blush with a luminous finish helps moisturize and is safe for those with sensitive skin. It has aloe vera to hydrate, as well as green tea extract to calm and n...
Tower 28 BeachPlease Cream Blush - MAGIC HOUR
The Ilia Multi-Stick is a truly all-purpose makeup stick that is easy to throw in your purse for on-the-go touch-ups. The natural finish is better for more mature skin than the shimmer finish options, although pearl and luminous options are fine, Gab...
ILIA Multi Stick for Lips + Cheeks - Tenderly
Nars blush in Orgasm is a cult classic and a longtime favorite of mine, and this Afterglow Liquid Blush is a Gabbard pick. “Liquid and cream blushes are generally lightweight, sheer, buildable and mimic natural skin,” Gabbard says.
NARS Afterglow Liquid Blush - Insatiable
If you’re not sold on a liquid or cream formula yet, try this powder that blends seamlessly into skin. "If anyone is still a bit hesitant to switch over to the cream/liquid blush craze, I give the option of a creamy, blendable powder such as L’Oréal ...
L'Oreal True Match Blush, Apricot Kiss
This divine mini duo showcases the essence of blushing grace with its petal-soft powder, easily blendable satin finish, and buildable colour layers for mistake-proof application. Indispensable shades Paradise Venus (a beguiling terracotta demi-matte)...