15 Best Liquid Blushes We Wear for a Lit-From-Within, Sun-Kissed Glow

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Both Glamour special projects editor Ru Wolle and Glamour senior manager of social creative development Anastasia Sanger swear by Glossier’s cult-favorite Cloud Paint. “Perhaps the liquid blush that started it all, Glossier’s fan-loved product is a blendable blush that’s easy to play with for beginners,” says Sanger. “In fact, I like to apply this blush with my finger rather than a brush, making it the ultimate lazy-day makeup essential. Plus, the packaging is real cute to look at.”

Glamour’s Wolle says the same. “The formula is spectacular and makes your skin glow in all the right ways,” she writes in her review. “The cream-to-gel texture allows the product to apply smoothly with a streak-free look. And the biggest plus is how pigmented the colors are, so the formula holds super well—only a tiny drop or pea size is needed for both cheeks, and you can apply as needed to get more of a vibrant look.” Her favorite shades are Haze, Storm, and Eve.

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For a matte finish, look no further than Charlotte Tilbury’s beloved Matte Beauty Blush Wand.

“I had been using the illuminating formula for a few months before this one was released and loved it, but I have to say the matte blush one recently stole my heart,” says Glamour commerce writer Andrea Navarro. “While there’s no shimmer, it has a juicy pop of color that looks like a natural, healthy flush. It also blends so easily that all it takes is a few taps of my finger.”

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Another TikTok- and Glamour-approved liquid blush staple? Saie’s Dew Blush Blendable Liquid Blush, which, according to Allure shopping director Shanna Shipin, isn’t just “BlushTok’s favorite blush for a reason,” but extremely user-friendly.

“I could practically hear cherubs playing on little lyres as soon as I dabbed it on my face. But you don’t have to be a beauty pro to fall in love,” she writes in her review. “Whatever your skin type, tone, or kind of makeup look you’re going for, it just fits: I’ve used a sponge, my fingers, and a brush. No matter what method, it blended out so well. Un-screw-uppably well.”

So even if you’re brand-new to liquid blush, you’re good to go with Saie. “A splotchy blend is virtually impossible,” Shipin concludes. “It goes on like softened butter and smooths right over your cheeks, leaving you with the most natural-looking wash of color—the same flush you’d get when Gran pinched your cheeks. ”

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“This is my go-to liquid blush for an every day look,” Glamour social media manager Jazmin Gathers says of Juvia’s Place Blushed Liquid Blush. “Most blush shades fade into my skin pretty quickly, but this blush lasts literally all day. It’s super pigmented, so a little goes a long way. Sometimes I set it with the Juvia’s Place powder blush, and then I’m good to go!”

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Nars’s Orgasm Blush might be the most famous (powder) blush of all time, so it’s no surprise that its liquid-based sister is following in its footsteps. Lightweight, easy to blend, and highly pigmented, its nourishing formula contains sodium hyaluronate and vitamin E. It’s safe to say its 4.4 and 4.7 stars on Sephora and Ulta, respectively, are pretty well-deserved.

“Rarely do I get excited about new makeup products, but this Afterglow Liquid Blush is my absolute favorite blush,” writes one reviewer. “It goes on easily and blends beautifully. The colors are gorgeous and are very natural but also easy to build for more intensity.”

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“Like the rest of Dear Dahlia’s line, this moisturizing serum blush is infused with Dahlia Variabilis flower extract to nourish your skin with every swipe,” Glamour contributor Sarah Y. Wu says of Dear Dahlia’s Petal Drop Liquid Blush. “I love the airy liquid-to-powder formula that blends like a dream and leaves a filtered, blurred flush of color behind. All of the shades are gorgeous, but my top pick is Wavy, a sheer apple red that instantly makes me look more awake. It’s easily buildable and doesn’t cake or clump, so dab and blend until you’ve got the ideal amount of color.”

Acording to Dresher, if you’re seeking “the most pigment ever,” you need to try Tarte’s Maneater Liquid Blush. “These blushes are super pigmented, and one dot for both cheeks is really all you need,” she says. “The amount you get in this bottle is also more than most liquid blushes, meaning it will last you for basically forever. I also love that it’s a hybrid between a blush and highlighter, allowing you to pack fewer products when you’re on the go.” Also of note? It has a plumping effect on the skin! Win-win.

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Glamour contributor Emily Tannenbaum says, “I haven’t touched another liquid blush since finding this one.” If that’s not a convincing review, I don’t know what is.

Oh wait, but there’s more: “Not only is this an affordable alternative to similar blushes on the market, but the formula is significantly easier to control and blend than other, more expensive favorites,” she says.

At first, Gen See’s Clean Sheen Cheek + Lip Color was the gift I always gave my beauty-obsessed Gen Z and Alpha family members. Then I decided to try it myself, and I couldn’t believe I’d been sleeping on something so great! Formulated with squalane for hydration and luminosity and fermented green tea seed oil that contains vitamin C and antioxidant and antiseptic properties, this easy-to-apply formula immediately lifts the complexion and helps to make the perfect monochrome makeup look. But the best part is how much my skin loves the ingredient list.

Fellow clean-=beauty lovers feel the same. “Excellent, buildable pigment. Looks great on cheeks or lips. I mostly use for cheek. Looks so much better than multi-stick alternatives. Very natural,” one reviewer writes.

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Looking for some illuminating highlight with your liquid blush? Glamour senior West Coast editor Jessica Radloff swears by Charlotte Tilbury’s best-selling Beauty Highlighter Wand for the job.

“It gives me a gorgeous, deep pink flush to my cheeks that makes me look as if I’ve just spent hours on a sunset cruise,” she says. “It’s also long-lasting, which is so important (other liquid blushes have a tendency to disappear into my skin within an hour). My skin looks brighter, more glowy, and honestly, happier.”

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Another glow-inducing option is Tarte’s Blush Tape, which Dresher recommends for its high-intensity pigment that goes a very long way. “I really love this one for travel as its in a squeeze tube,” she says. “So easy to throw in my bag for reapplication!”

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Another multitasking MVP? Alternative Stereo’s Lip Potion Aqua Glow, as tested by Wu. “These apothecary-inspired lip potions have been all over my TikTok, and they really do live up to the hype,” she says.

“According to the brand, you can also use them as double-duty cheek tints. While the cream finish Balmy Rose line is the most popular pick for blush, I personally love a wash of Aqua Glow blended into my cheeks for a glass-skin glow with the prettiest tint,” Wu says. “The formula is infused with green tea, vitamin E, and daffodil extract for a moisturizing feel that’s not the slightest bit sticky. I’m obsessed with applying No.2 Fig Candy (a warm, dusty rose shade) on both lips and cheeks for the most flattering lit-from-within color.”

If you have dull, dry, dehydrated, or mature skin, Dresher suggests CoverFx Custom Enhancer Drops in the shade Blossom.

“These add a subtle hint of blush without being overbearing, and also a lovely glow to the cheeks, making the person wearing it instantly appear more youthful and vibrant,” she says.