Cream Blushes

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A cream blush melts into the skin and leaves a soft, dewy flush that looks like it came from you, not from a compact. Adore Beauty is an official stockist of every cream blush brand we carry, including Clinique and Benefit Cosmetics. Start with how you like to apply colour, then think about finish and shade. If you are also weighing up powder or liquid formulas, you can browse all blush in one go.

Best Cream Blush for Your Skin Type

Cream blush tends to suit dry and mature skin well. The formula sits softly on the skin instead of catching on dry patches or fine lines the way a powder can, which is why a cream blush stick for dry skin is such a common pick. If your skin is oily, look for a lighter cream-to-powder finish, or set the blush with a light press of translucent powder so it lasts. Combination skin sits in between, and a sheer, buildable cream is the easiest to adjust. Shade matters as much as formula. Soft pinks and peaches usually flatter fair skin, warm corals and terracottas suit medium tones, and deep berries and rich reds show up well on deeper skin. Treat that as a starting point and check the swatches on each product page.

Cream Blush Sticks, Pots and Palettes: How to Choose

A cream blush stick is the quickest format. Swipe, blend with your fingers and go, which makes it easy to keep in a handbag for touch-ups. Pots and compacts let you control how much product you pick up, and palettes give you a few shades to mix or to use for light contour. Plenty of cream formulas double as a lip colour, so one product can match your cheeks and lips. If you want a dedicated one, browse lip tints and stains. Layer cream blush with a highlighter on the high points of your cheeks, or add a bronzer for warmth if you like a sculpted look.

How to Apply Cream Blush for a Natural Flush

Apply it over foundation or tinted moisturiser while your base is still slightly tacky, so the colour blends in instead of lifting. For a no-makeup look, pat it onto clean, moisturised skin on its own. Dot a small amount on the apples of your cheeks and blend up toward your temples. Fingertips give a sheer wash. A blush brush or a damp sponge gives a more diffused finish. Start small, because cream is easy to add and harder to take away.

Frequently Asked Questions About Cream Blushes