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Best blusher
Rose Inc Blush Divine Radiant Lip & Cheek Colour
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley really did her research before moving her beauty universe, Rose Inc, into the product space. Her stand-out launch, Blush Divine, was tested and re-tested on members of the supermodel’s beauty community, ensuring the texture, shade range and performance were exactly right. The result is a winning blush that Space NK can hardly keep in stock.
Expect a creamy yet pigmented cream blusher that looks spectacular on both cheeks and lips, imparting cool-toned colour that awakens skin without looking overly ‘done’. Believe the hype.
Best matte cream blusher
Nudestix Nudies Blush
Since make-up artist Pati Dubroff used this skin-brightening blusher stick as part of Sofia Richie's bridal look, it's been pretty-much impossible to get hold of.
But now, this fiery, blendable cheek enhancer is back – and the smartest among us will know to snap it straight up. For best results, do as Dubroff did, blending the spicy coral Picante over a base of the bronzing Sunkissed shade.
Best hydrating blusher
Chanel Les Beiges Water-Fresh Blush
For those looking to dip a toe into blush for the first time, Chanel's sublime Les Beiges launch will fit the bill perfectly. Boasting the same encapsulation technology as the acclaimed skin tint, these humectant-rich formulas melt on contact with skin to release the lightest, most translucent wash of colour. This being Chanel, the colours are all cool, flattering and completely chic.
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Best dewy blusher
Saie Dew Blush
Saie's liquid blush is the perfect product for creating a super-dewy look. Blend lightly but generously: these illuminating shades look beautiful when swept right across your cheeks and the bridge of your nose. If you're especially fair-skinned and struggle to find a shade right for you, head straight to Peachy and thank us later.
Best cream blusher
Glossier Cloud Paint
We know you know Glossier Cloud Paint. This creamy cheek colour – now available in a spectrum of eight shades – remains unbeaten when it comes to flattering hues and a soft, diffused finish. We’re crowning it the perfect gateway blusher.
Best blusher balm
Trinny London Flush Blush
Trinny London's loyal fans love these blush pots for their practicality as well as their perfectly natural hues. Simply swipe and dab over the high points of your cheeks for a flush that says 'walk in the park' not 'extreme spinning'.
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Best multi-use blusher
Rituel de Fille Colour Nectar Pigment Balm
Rituel de Fille is a brand known for creating otherwordly colours that feel different yet entirely flattering. A real hidden gem, these multi-use pigment balms are designed to light up your eyes, cheeks and lips with a translucent but impactful glow. Dab and blend with your ring finger for creamy colour that doesn't smear or smudge.
Best blusher for bright colours
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
Selena Gomez's liquid blush is one of the most in-demand beauty products of the year – and the popularity is absolutely warranted. These creamy formulas are pigmented, but not frighteningly so, and manage to remain dewy all day without shifting or fading. There are neutrals to lure in the minimalists, but we find the peachy, pinky shades perfect for hot summer days.
Best powder blusher
NARS Blush
You likely know the NARS line-up for its inexplicably horny product names, but the likes of Aroused and Deep Throat are also some of the best blushes around.
The finely milled powders are ultra-light and a cinch to blend, carving out cheekbones without ever looking muddy or heavy.
Looking for a place to start? Everyone from Emma Stone to Meghan Markle loves the classic shimmering-peach Orgasm, while Naomi Campbell has reportedly worn Taj Mahal for years.
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Best shimmering blusher
Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
Hourglass’ Ambient Lighting Blush is perhaps the most popular of them all – and for good reason. The now-iconic powder brought blush back from the brink of extinction, offering skin-brightening, pore-masking benefits with a hint of colour.
The shade range runs from cool-toned mauves to perky peaches and some sublime deeper pinks, so there’s bound to be one that suits. It's a bridal make-up artist favourite for a reason.
Best stick blusher
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
Gucci Westman's eponymous make-up line is full of beautiful muted tones that work with the natural hues in your skin. A fan favourite, these chubby blush sticks come in a host of pinks and taupes, and can be simply scribbled over cheeks and patted to blend. Expect gentle warmth: as if you've just strolled through the countryside, not sprinted for the bus.
Best liquid blusher
Vieve Sunset Blush Balm
Vieve's balmy creams come in a small edit of burnished hues that sit somewhere in-between a blush and a bronzer – perfect if you want to awaken skin in one fell swoop. They're denser than most, so use a stipple brush and a light hand to blend without shifting your foundation beneath. As for the staying power? It's up there with the best.
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