15 top best blush to bring out your best features

A lot of people see blush as an underrated makeup product, some actually don’t see nor understand its importance. A blush can significantly do wonders to the way you look, it can make your face look younger or older, it all depends on the brand of blush powder, the color shade and how you apply it.

Some blush comes in a cream form, some in gel, while others come in a loose powdery form. A perfect skin tone and color makes us look youthful, natural and fresh and that can be achieved with a proper blush. I believe you can call brush a silent miracle worker because of its ability to brighten and lighten your face.

When deciding or committing on a blush, you should always consider questions like, is my skin bumpy, rough or smooth? Each type of blush mentioned earlier has its individual features and functions that make it great and unique. For example, if you are to go for a powder blush, it is very easy to blend and works with people with large pores. For a cream blush is very ideal for almost every body because of its dewy finish and high staying power while a gel blush is great for summer cause it helps brings healthy natural glow to a face.

Blush is also known as blusher or rouge, it is a common form of makeup used to alter your face’s shape and add color to your natural skin tone. Blush is always important with people with oily skin, getting a shade of color that matches and goes well with your skin is always a challenge. In general, it is observed that, a light pink blush looks good on people with fair skin, peach and bronze tones work best on those with medium skin, and dark burgundy and mauve shades appear most natural on people with dark skin.

Below are a list of some of our favorite blush powder:

The NYX Professional makeup powder blush has a very silky textured touch. Featured in a signature quilted compact. Rich pigmentation provides long-lasting wear. Delivers a healthy, radiant natural glow. It helps give your pale skin a touch of radiance. It's a beautiful, natural looking color that isn't too dark or too light. it's perfect for everyday look and makeup.

This Elizabeth Arden blush is a luxuriously soft cream blush with skin-caring technology, antioxidants, vitamins a, c and e. It visually lifts and contours the look of cheeks, blushing them with soft, vibrant color for a fresh, dewy finish. Apply perfector to darker areas around the eye, starting at the inner corner near the bridge of the nose. The skin-caring technology visibly lifts and contours the entire appearance and look of the cheeks.

The true match blush flawlessly complements your skin's tone and undertone. The super-blendable formula has a soft texture that goes on smooth and blends evenly into skin. It gives a natural flush of color to brighten up your cheekbones. The skin-true texture radiantly shines, the blush color and shade match every skin tone and undertone. Oil-free and non-comedogenic. 

The right shade of blush can warm up your complexion, create the illusion of cheekbones, and even make you look younger. Here are the most flattering hues for fair skin.

Pale pink blush is the best color shade for fair people, it gives a natural look and glow. Baby pink gives a subtle flush on a fairer skin tone. It's almost like the same color as the inside of your lip. Almost anyone can put on a peach blush and look fantastic.

The Honest company has a good reputation for using totally natural and chemical free substances to make their products, so you can rest assure that you are getting the best product. This shade looks rich and gives depth to fair skin. The honest luminizing glow powder imparts instant radiance. Its silky baked formula is designed with subtle shimmer to give your skin a gorgeous glow and filtered finish without adding unwanted shine.

The Show Me Your Cheeks blush by Elizabeth Mott is extremely buildable, and it looks so natural, which is what the users love about it. This blush looks gorgeous on fairer skin as it adds back some natural glow to your cheeks. Easily blendable and subtle. 

Olive skin is extremely tricky to make-over, and can sometimes look a little dull, therefore applying a perfect powder blush over the cheeks to mask all traces of a draining week with a fresh, ethereal radiance.

Let’s take a look at some awesome blush selection for individuals with olive skin:

Those with deeper olive tones will adore this light-as-air cream blush which lends skin a post-holiday radiance. Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks for a radiant and natural glow.

This Alima pure blush has an antique rose touch with a highly-pigmented loose-mineral blush. It is especially flattering on olive skin. It is vegan and free of fragrance, gluten, nuts, parabens, sulfates, phthalates. Perfect in giving you an excellent glow and highlighting your cheekbone.

This neutrogena blush has a 19-ounces of powder blush. It instantly help enhance skin's natural, healthy glow. Beautiful, illuminating blush color blends evenly and beautifully. Enriched with vitamin C and botanical conditioners for healthy skin. Advanced gel systems ensure easy application and soft feel.

If you have a medium skin color or undertone, always pick a warm rosy blush. It is going to add a subtle but rosy finish in the most natural and approachable way. Since not all blush is perfect for every skin tone, let’s take a look at some of the best color of blush that works best with a medium skin:

This blush stays true to your actual skin tone and color. It has a creamy and smooth texture for effortless blending. It’s available in a collection of shades designed to complement any skin tone, and also wears evenly.

This blush creates blendable and multi-toned result. It has a good color payoff with a soft, smooth, and blendable texture that applies beautifully to the skin. It is long lasting and great for giving a youthful and refreshing glow.

This silky mineral-enriched powder blush floats over skin to create a streak-free, healthy radiance with a luxurious, longwearing finish. It is hypoallergenic, paraben-free with Vitamins A, C & E to help protect cells from free radical damage. Buildable color with longlasting effect.

A tan skin naturally desires a pink or peach blush to highlight and accentuate your skin tone and natural glow.

Below are some of the shade of blush that is perfect for a tan skin:

This Ciate blush is perfect for an individual with a tanned skin tone, applying this blush directly onto the apples of your cheeks and blend in the creamy formula with your fingertips for a rosier complexion. Infused with spherical powders, it creates a flush that’s packed with a pop of color for a natural-looking glow.

This blush gives a gorgeous glow and blends easily into the skin for a silky finish. Free from parabens. It is perfect for a tanned skin cause it gives it a natural youthful glow and making the cheekbones pronounce in a healthy way.

The NARS blush offers most iconic shades for cheeks. Natural, healthy-looking color that immediately enlivens the complexion. A light application of even the highest-intensity hues delivers a natural-looking flush. Silky texture in matte and shimmering shades. Perfect for a tanned skin tone.

A blush is responsible for alleviating your look. When applying blush on your face, make sure you are picking a shade that will complement your skin tone and not make you look off. If you are unsure as to what shade of color to use, consult experts or makeup artist to be able to guide you on selecting one. Do not over or under apply cause it can make you look like a funny clown. The powdery blush is more easily blendable compared to the cream and gel, but whichever works best for you, make sure it’s made from a reputable cosmetic brand, and always ensure you clean off your blush brush once a week for hygienic reasons.