2024 Blush Awards: Top Picks for a Natural Glow
Blush is the soul of any makeup look. Whether you're going for the viral "boyfriend blush" (that flushed, tipsy glow) or the soft "halo effect," picking the right product is everything. Hailey Bieber has shared her go-to trick: use a brush for more coverage on formal occasions, and just blend with your fingers for everyday wear—effortless and natural. Here are the top picks tested by our North American editors:
🔹 Nars The Multiple, $40. The ultimate all-in-one. The iconic Orgasm shade with a cream-to-powder finish delivers a soft-focus effect that flatters every skin tone.
🔹 Rhode Pocket Blush, $25. The internet's favorite sellout. With its bouncy, melt-into-skin texture, it delivers a dewy, glass-like sheen with zero greasiness—a permanent staple in Hailey's bag.
🔹 Saie SuperSuede Blush, $28. The top pick for powder blush. With a pillow-soft texture, it melts into the skin's natural texture for a finely diffused wash of color.
🔹 Dior Backstage Blush Stick, $44. A luxurious pick from a major brand. It reacts to your skin's pH level to create a custom, naturally flushed look.
🔹 Laura Geller Marble Baked Blush, $31. The top pick for mature skin. Infused with nourishing ingredients, its marble pattern adds dimension without settling into fine lines.
🔹 Clinique Chubby Stick Blush, $32. The top pick for dry skin. Packed with shea butter, it's a must-have for early risers—just swipe and blend with your fingers for incredible hydration.
🔹 Haus Labs Glass Glow Blush Stick, $34. The top pick for high shine. Editor JR says: "It's like the love child of highlighter and blush." Infused with arnica, it helps soothe the skin.
🔹 Chanel Classic Round Blush, $56. Comes with its own brush. Elegance meets practicality with a silky texture and a subtle floral scent—perfect for brightening the apples of your cheeks.
🔹 Hourglass Hyaluronic Acid Blush Serum, $38. The top pick for serum formulas. Highly pigmented, just a few drops cover the whole face. Enriched with hyaluronic acid for plumper, fuller cheeks.
🔹 Yensa Silk Serum Blush, $32. The top pick for cream formulas. Infused with black tea extract, its silky texture melts effortlessly into the skin while delivering antioxidant benefits.
🔹 Milk Makeup Jelly Blush, $26. The top pick for a cooling feel. With a bouncy jelly texture, it goes on icy cool—the ultimate summer refresher with seriously long-lasting wear.
🔹 Patrick Ta Major Glow Duo Blush, $40. The top pick for a combo. Powder + cream in one—apply the powder first, then press the cream on top for a luminous, all-day finish.
