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.

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.

Glossier Cloud Paint ($18)

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 ($33)

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.

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.

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.

Florence by Mills Cheek Me Later Cream Blush ($14)

Fans of the "backseat face beat" (you know, when you apply your makeup in the back of a car) will love the Florence by Mills Cheek Me Later Cream Blush. A few dabs of this cream blush leaves behind a pop of color, without any stickiness.

NARS Orgasm Blush ($30)

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.

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush ($28)

If blush always seems to fade after you apply it, give the Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush a try. It's made with Amazonian clay, which deposits a high-impact pigment in a longwearing powder that looks vibrant on all skin types. If you have an oily complexion, you'll notice grease gets soaked up by the formula, but dry-skinned beauties will feel hydrated.

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.

Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Blush ($14)

The buttery Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Blush is the stuff of Instagram dreams, giving your cheeks a selfie-ready, fresh-from-the-cabana glow with just one sweep.

Mented Cosmetics Blush ($22)

Despite the fact that this blush from Mented Cosmetics goes on like silk, the pigment is super saturated and shows up across all skin tones. Once you blend it out, it buffs onto your cheeks for a subtle color and glow.

CoverFX Monochromatic Blush Duo ($38)

By separating the blush color from its shimmery counterpart, the CoverFX Monochromatic Blush Duo gives you complete control of how radiant you want your flush to be.

Lorac Color Source Buildable Blush ($23)

Lorac Color Source Buildable Blush is a powder blush that looks super natural at first swipe, but can build up to a more pigmented, radiant flush.

Kaja Cheeky Stamp Blendable Blush ($24)

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 ($8)

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.

Pixi by Petra Sheek Cheek Gel ($10, originally $14)

Probably the truest to its jelly texture, this translucent gel blush feels just as it looks and leaves behind a hint of color.

Yves Saint Laurent Nu Lip & Cheek Balmy Tint ($28)

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.