The Best Cream Blushes for a Gorgeous, Rosy, and Utterly Dewy Glow

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A youthful perkiness to the face. A good glow. To not look tired. These are just some of the things everybody wants for their skin. And when you think about it, that's not too much to ask. Luckily, while some wishes in life only seem to evade us, there are others that can come true. It just so happens that these beauty wishes can all be granted by the genius invention that is a cream blush.

A velvety dose of color that you can blend seamlessly into your skin so that you have a lit-from-within flush to your cheeks? Sign us up. Plus, the effortlessness is boosted by the fact that you can apply the product with your fingers for a two-minute fix to look more awake, energized, and youthful. Bonus points if you dab a bit on your brow bones, temples, nose, and lips to tie everything together. Not to mention, cream makeup (such as cream bronzer and highlighter) is far easier to work with in warmer humid months; the moisture in the air with the cream products looks fresh throughout the day.

Since everyone could use a do-it-all wonder product like this in their makeup kit, we've rounded up some of the best cream blush formulations, from those with sustainable packaging and natural ingredients to the very best for sculpting your cheekbones.

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Pot Rouge for Lips & Cheeks

The OG cream blush compact still stands up decades later. Between the shade range, the flattering creamy-but-not-too-dewy consistency, and the sleek packaging, sometimes you just have to go with a classic.

"I love this product because it looks great on lips and as a rouge," writes an Amazon reviewer. "The mirror is very useful. The product goes on light or stronger depending on what you want. High quality and it does not cause my skin to break out."

Baby Cheeks Blush Stick

Westman Atelier prides itself on formulations made from ingredients that perform. Case in point: the blush stick is formulated with a botanical blend of ayurvedic oils that give the skin a dose of moisture while lending you a bright and peppy baby-faced glow.

"I like how I can use this both on my cheeks and lips," raves a reviewer. "The formula glides on like a dream! To say that I’m in love with it would be a monumental understatement"

Inner Glow Crème Pigment

It's all in the name: inner glow. The sheer consistency of these cream blushes means that they impart just the slightest touch of color. In other words, the flush looks like it's your own.

"I have been on the hunt for a blush that isn't too much for my very pale skin and that looks natural with ease, so I took a chance on this and I love it," raves a reviewer. "The packaging is simple yet chic with a little mirror on the top of the compact and only a few dabs on your cheek will melt and blend immediately and look so natural and feel so smooth, you'll forget you put it on. This is one of the best cream blushes I've tried, hands down and it takes nothing at all to get a great look. It's a small compact but I feel like it'll last forever."

Les Beiges Healthy Glow Sheer Colour Stick

If there is a range that absolutely owns the look of natural, healthy, glowing skin, it's the Chanel Les Beiges products. Particularly the Sheer Colour Sticks, which seamlessly melt into the skin to make you look fresh and awake—not like you are wearing a lot of makeup.

"I love this product because it provides a light bronzy glow that lasts all day," writes a reviewer. "It goes on smoothly, blends really well, and doesn't take much to give you an overall sun-kissed look."

Double Date Lip and Cheek Tint

Dab the pigmented and versatile cheek tint on your lips and cheeks, then add a little extra glow with the built-in sheer balm on top.

"This is one of the only cream blushes that I have used (out of many) that lasts all day," says a reviewer. "It is also the perfect shade of pink that gives a wonderful glow."

No Makeup Blush

For those of us who prefer that no-makeup-makeup aesthetic, enter this sheer tint that melts into skin so well no one will be the wiser that you are actually wearing makeup at all.

"I have been looking for something like this for ages - it’s the most natural looking blush - very subtle, easy to apply and gives the perfect, natural tint and makes your face glow-y (without a metallic shine)!" writes a reviewer. "I am amazed at how well this matched my skin. Also... a little goes a long way - I would HIGHLY recommend it!"

Lip2Cheek

RMS is known for their coconut oil-based lip and cheek pigment, which blends seamlessly and is light to the touch. Great for those who favor a look that is understated.

"I am absolutely in love with this product!" says a reviewer. "The color is a perfect balance of peachy pink and my skin looks so natural and healthy when I combine this with other RMS products like Uncoverup and the Buriti bronzer. Highly recommend!"

Cheek Tint

Dempsey's cream blush formulations hit all of the major marks: they are blendable and buildable, but they also don't have too much slip—so they stay put. And the colors? Oh so flattering no matter which you pick.

"Great blusher," says a reviewer. "Just what I was looking for easy blend on top of light foundation for cheeks and lids."

BeachPlease Tinted Lip + Cheek Balm

For those who fancy that just-came-from-the-beach cheek, this creamy but not too heavy selection is a great pick.

"Gives me such a nice natural glow!" writes a reviewer. "I’m pretty pale and the terra-cotta was perfect and blended out so nicely. Very easily buildable and not streaky. Stayed on all day!"

Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek

Charlotte Tilbury's much-beloved universally flattering Pillow Talk comes in cream blush form. We repeat, it comes in blush form. What does this mean? Dab on your cheeks for that little boost that just seems to come from within.

"This was easy to apply and comes in a high quality gold container with a mirror," says a reviewer. "It gives a natural looking glow to the cheeks and softened my lips. It lasted all day and did not need touching up. I love the colour."

Chantecaille Cheek Gelée Happy Hydrating Gel-Cream Blush

This gel-cream is a game-changer. Think of it as watercolor for your face. Dab on for the sheerest of flushes, the kind that can only come from a day at the beach or a brisk run outside.

"I love this product!" reports a reviewer. "Gives me a healthy glow. Very sheer and looks very pretty. I use it every day."

Stay Vulnerable Melting Cream Blush

If you're shy about cheek color, this soft-focus second skin gives your complexion just a hint of color without screaming "I am wearing makeup."

"I love this blush!" raves a shopper. "It's so fast and easy to use, and you can make it look pretty natural. I literally always take one with me in my purse because it's so easy to use to touch up your makeup on the go."

Trinny London Lip2Cheek

To say Trinny London's Lip2Cheek is pigmented and longlasting is quite honestly an understatement. Neither overly balmy, nor too dry, just dab and blend and you'll find that it lasts all day.

"I wear a lot of lip and cheek products, and have tried all the popular ones," writes a reviewer. "Just bought this and it’s beautiful!!! Fabulous soft texture, so easy to blend, lovely natural colour and finish!"

Dew Blush

A creamy water-based gel that blends like a dream and gives cheeks a just-pinched flush. A little goes a long way and the doe foot applicator allows you to dot pigment just where you want it.

"I love this product because it feels so light putting it on," says a reviewer. "It feels refreshing on my skin."

Higher Standard Clean Cream Blush with Vitamin E

If you like an extra dose of moisture (hello avocado oil and vitamin E) that doesn't necessarily make the skin shine (thanks kaolin clay), look no further than this satin-matte formula that gives a natural blush.

"It is creamy, hydrating, without being greasy looking at all," reports a reviewer. "I love the formula - it combines the goodness of skincare with the beauty of makeup in one easy product!"

Flush Balm

For the low-maintenance beauty gal, cream blush should be a no-brainer. Case in point: Merit Beauty's lightweight blusher has a microfine pigment that blends with your skin without concealing your natural texture. AKA it really looks like you.

"This balm formula is so lush!" says a reviewer. "It glides onto my skin and turns into a powder-like finish. The results are a natural glow with a beautiful sheen."

Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick

Milk Makeup's blush chubbies are vegan, buildable, and blendable for a natural finish. Think: the kind of good glow you want.

"Milk Makeup's Lip + Cheek are amazing!" says a reviewer. "The balm is super moisturizing and keeps my lips feeling soft all day. The blush is easy to apply and gives me a natural-looking flush. Plus, cute packaging that's easy to throw in my purse. I highly recommend them!"

Miracle Balm All-Over Glow

If you want a good natural radiance, take it from the hands of Bobbi Brown, who practically invented the no-makeup makeup look. This tinted balm instantly refreshes the face with a kiss of color and subtle sheen while also intensely nourishing dry skin.

"Miracle Balm is the gold standard!" says a reviewer. "The slick on the balm is so smooth it makes you radiate beauty. Love it!"

Bisou Blush

Violette_FR's marbled cream blush imparts a shine-free finish, but it's anything but drying. One swipe and blend (with the accompanying brush on the opposite side) of it melts into skin to deliver a healthy flush of color and a multi-dimensional radiance.

"The staying power of this blush is incredible," reports a shopper. "My new favorite and will be my go-to when I run out."

Cream Blush Refillable Cheek & Lip Color Day

A blend of squalane and ceramides adds a dose of moisture to your skin, while the highly-concentrated pigments instantly brighten up your cheeks and pout for a fresh-faced look. Best part of all? It's refillable.

"One of the most beautiful blushes and so versatile! I use it on my eyes, lips, and cheeks," writes a reviewer.

Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush

A sheer, fresh classic. Bonus: It has nearly 14,000 five-star reviews on Amazon, and you can snap it up at the drugstore.

"This product is easy to apply, looks natural, doesn't change colors during its use, and is easy to remove when it's time to take it off," raves a reviewer. "Thank you, Maybelline, for this easy-to-use blusher."

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