BOOT STYLES WORTH INVESTING IN

Marie Claire: 2/5/2022

When it comes to the best liquid blushes, I have a lot of opinions. Allow me to set the scene for you: A beauty writer (me), standing in front of her makeup organizer, glaring down at an open drawer with 76 kinds of blushes glaring up at her. I own almost 100 blushes in different forms, including: 25 powder blushes, 4 blush palettes, 36 liquid blushes, and 11 cream blushes, all in varying colors and gradients. It was then that I realized I may have a slight blush obsession, and also that I really need to upgrade my makeup organizer. With that scene being set, let’s shift focus to the reason you’re here: Of all the blushes that have been tested and explored by myself and other beauty editors, which ones are truly the best?

What’s the difference between liquid blush and cream blush?

For 2022, liquid blush and cream blush are in high demand to keep up with the rise of natural beauty and skincare-first makeup that highlights glowy, dewy skin. My opinion: Liquid blush is superior to cream blush for those of us who want a more pigmented buildable look that won’t interfere with your dewy base.

THE SOCIAL MEDIA CRAZE

Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

If it were possible to get an Oscar for creating a blush, Selena Gomez and her development team would win it. A quick search on literally any social media site will result in thousands of reviews singing this praises of this blush, and for good reason. The formula packs a punch and blends subtly without losing pigment, working wonders for all complexions and tones.