- Blush is one of those overwhelming makeup products that's hard to undo. If you apply too much, you might look like you've time-traveled to the future from 1985 and the only way to tone it down is cover it with foundation or remove it entirely.
- But if you use blush correctly, it can help liven up your skin and make you look bright-eyed and bushy-tailed.
- Our top drugstore blush pick - L'Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Blush - is downright foolproof with a range of natural, skin-tone matching shades.
Having been blessed with rosy cheeks from childhood, it took me a long time to fully embrace blush. I assumed that applying additional color to my cheeks would make me look clown-like instead of flushed and alert.
But once I did, there was no looking back. Even if you have naturally-rosy cheeks like myself, you can still wear blush. No matter your skin tone, blush can brighten your complexion, lift your cheekbones, and make you look more awake - it's like coffee for your complexion. The key is to use a light hand and using the right color in the right areas depending on your face shape.
Drugstore blushes used to be less pigmented and smooth than expensive formulas, but that's no longer the case. You can buy beautiful cream, powder, and liquid blushes in a ton of shades for under $15.
I personally tend to reach for creams and liquids on a day-to-day basis because I find they blend most seamlessly into skin. If you use liquid or cream foundation in your daily routine, you may find gels, sticks, and creams easier to work with because they won't catch on your base makeup.
Either way, these five drugstore blushes will help liven up your complexion instantly - and keep your makeup budget reasonable too.
Here are the best drugstore blushes you can buy:
- Best drugstore blush overall: L'Oréal True Match Super-Blendable Blush
- Best natural drugstore blush: Burt's Bees 100% Natural Origin Blush
- Best shimmery drugstore blush: Milani Baked Blush
- Best drugstore blush stick: Revlon Photoready Insta-Blush Stick
- Best drugstore blush palette: e.l.f. Blush Palette
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