Your Complete Guide to the Best Blushes of All Time

Charlotte Tilbury Matte Beauty Blush Wands ($42)

Inspired by the brand's bestselling Beauty Light Wand, this cushion-applicator liquid-blush wand is easy to apply and blend out. It leaves behind a matte-but-not-flat finish with a natural hint of color that's perfectly buildable. Trust: it's so good, it won itself a coveted POPSUGAR Beauty Award. Read the full editor review.

Juvia's Place Blushed Liquid Blushlighter ($18)

The Juvia's Place Blushed Liquid Blushlighter went viral for being ultra-pigmented, and for good reason. This formula is a mix between a highlighter and a blush, so it'll give you a bright look that will last all night long. Read the full editor review.

Lys Beauty Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Sticks ($20)

The Lys Beauty Higher Standard Cream Glow Blush Sticks are perfect if you want a creamy finish that also leaves a long-lasting glow with a pearlescent finish. They're hydrating, great for sensitive skin, and editor-loved. Read our full review.

R.e.m. Beauty Hypernova Satin Matte Blush ($20)

This vegan formula from Ariana Grande's beauty brand R.e.m. Beauty is cruelty-free, layers well over makeup, and blurs the skin. The matte formula is editor loved — read the full review.

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($23)

Selena Gomez knew what she was doing with this one. This liquid formula is one of the more pigmented blushes on the market, available in two finishes (matte or radiant) across 13 wearable shades, and comes with a large applicator that makes application easy. Read our editor's full review here.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder ($25)

This one's for all the multitaskers: this cream formula from makeup artist Danessa Myricks works for your cheeks and your lips. Available in six flattering shades, from deep plum to rosy pink to muted orange, it delivers the perfect flush of color that's easy to blend and build. Plus, our editors are huge fans of the brand as a whole.

Glossier Cloud Paint ($22)

A cult-classic blush for a reason, this formula is super versatile. Dabbing on a tiny amount of the Glossier Cloud Paint with a damp sponge or a light finger will give your cheeks a gorgeous (and buildable) color.

Benefit Benetint Liquid Blush and Cheek Tint ($24)

If you've been looking for a blush that wears many hats, the Benefit Benetint Liquid Blush and Cheek Tint is for you. You can wear it on your cheeks for a long-lasting flushed look, or you can even wear it on your lips for some extra color. It truly does it all. Read our full editor review.

Tower 28 Beauty BeachPlease Lip + Cheek Cream Blush ($20)

The reason to choose a cream formula is simple: it's much more forgiving than its powder or liquid counterparts, and is great for all skin types. Tower28's Lip + Cheek Cream Blush is the perfect example. It's available in seven flattering shades that give the skin a subtle flush, are easy to blend, and stay on all day.

NARS Orgasm Blush ($34)

The NARS Orgasm Blush is iconic not only because of its name, but also its peach-pink hue and golden shimmer that gives the skin a natural-looking flush. The formula is talc-free, and it's a cult-classic.

Dior Rosy Glow Blush ($40)

If you're looking for the perfect pink hue, look no further than the Dior Rosy Glow Blush. Loved by celebrities like Kylie Jenner, this product is known for its staying power.

Too Faced Cloud Crush Blurring Blush ($29)

The Too Faced Cloud Crush Blurring Blush is the perfect long-lasting powder blush for nights out. Not only does it blur pores to give skin a filter effect, but it's buildable, which makes it great for any occasion.

Kaja Cheeky Stamp Blendable Blush ($27)

Not only is the Kaja Cheeky Stamp Blendable Blush fun to apply, but the formula blends out easily and feels like silk on the skin. It also has the cutest applicator we've ever seen: a heart-shaped sponge attached to the cap of the blush.

Maybelline Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush ($7)

If you love a dewy finish with all your makeup, look no further than this oil-free, water-based liquid blush. It's a lightweight formula that leaves the prettiest, natural-looking flush on skin.

Yves Saint Laurent Nu Lip & Cheek Balmy Tint ($29)

Packing with moisturizing hyaluronic acid and available in three shades — a deep plum, rosy red, and peachy nude — this blush feels comfortable on skin, blends easily, and a little goes a long way.

Jesa Marie Calaor was a former assistant editor for POPSUGAR Beauty.

Renee Rodriguez is a staff writer and social producer for PS. She writes across all verticals, but her main areas of expertise focus on fashion and beauty content with an emphasis on reviews and editor experiments. She also produces social content for the PS TikTok and Instagram accounts.