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 six faves of all time.
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. Stila Convertible Color in Magnolia, $33, sephora.ca
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. Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Daiquiri Dip, $26, sephora.ca
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. RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek in Diabolique, $48, sephora.ca
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. Shiseido Minimalist WhippedPowder Blush in Chiyoko, $40, shiseido.ca
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.” Kosas Color & Light Palette: Cream Blush and Highlighter in Velvet Melon, $45, sephora.ca
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. NYX Cosmetics Bare With Me Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil Jelly Cheek Color in Orange Zest, $14, nyxcosmetics.ca
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