Our Top Picks for Cream Blushes

While there’s no wrong way to do blush, cream formulas might just be my favorite. They’re hydrating, emollient-rich, and honestly so easy to use—just tap and pat on the apples of your cheeks and watch the color melt into your skin. Here are Beautylish editors’ favorite cream blushes for every skin type. They’re easy to blend with your fingers, pigmented, long-lasting, and never, ever powdery.

rms beauty Lip2Cheek , $42

Sensitive skin types and clean beauty lovers alike flock to these lip and cheek pots from rms beauty. Infused with shea butter as well as coconut, argan, jojoba oils for a shot of moisture, Lip2Cheek imbues skin with a juicy, dewy tint that looks just as good on lips as it does on cheeks. Warm up a bit between your fingers and pat onto skin for the prettiest flush.

Nudestix Nudies Blush Stick , $37

Not a fan of touching your face? Nudestix gets it. These creamy sticks come with a built-in vegan buffing brush, so you can swipe and blend with just one product. Your secret to an easy, breezy, sun-kissed glow year round.

Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Blush Healthy Glow Stick , $44

A classic for a reason. This cream blush stick is formulated with Collageneer® and hyaluronic acid to hydrate, smooth, blur, and firm the look of skin. Plus, it’s clinically proven to support a stronger skin barrier with every swipe.

MOB Beauty Cream Clay Blush , $28

If you prefer a slightly more matte finish, look no further. This clean, cushiony formula blends easily, builds nicely, and dries down to a soft-matte finish that lasts. Oh, and the packaging is biodegradable—you can pop the product out and refill your custom MOB palettes as you please.

Danessa Myricks Beauty Yummy Skin Blurring Balm Powder Flushed , $27

Viral and award-winning, this blush is powered by upsalite (a moisturizing technology developed in Sweden) and infused with hyaluronic acid and squalane to hydrate, absorb oil, and blur the look of pores and fine lines. Wear it on your cheeks or lips for a shine-free flush.