Adding the best blush sticks to your makeup routine is an easy, travel-friendly way to add a rosy glow to your complexion. Liquid blush can be difficult to apply, and powder brush doesn’t last very long, which is why a long-lasting cream blush is the way to go. These versatile makeup sticks have completely redefined the way I pull off a natural glow. Not only are they incredibly easy to apply, they can double as highlighter, eye shadow, or lip balm. We spoke with makeup experts to find the very best blush sticks to achieve radiant cheeks.
Our top blush stick picks
How to apply blush stick
One of the most appealing aspects of blush sticks is their ability to allow your natural skin to shine through in a spectrum of buildable pigments. With just a few swipes and a gentle blend on the apples of your cheeks, these formulas can create the perfect, effervescent flush. “The buttery consistency melts into skin to add the right amount of lived-in color to the face,” Chelsea Gehr, a NYC-based celebrity makeup artist, tells Glamour. Her go-to is the Westman Atelier blush stick, which she uses on celebrities like Joe Jonas.
According to Joseph Carrillo, a celebrity makeup artist in NYC, blush sticks can work for all skin types and skin tones but are particularly great for dry or mature, aging skin. “The creamy texture hydrates skin and delivers a supple look, without adding a powdery or flaky layer that settles into fine lines. I love that they add a nice sheen and healthy glow,” he says. To ensure that your blush stick is moisturizing, Carrillo recommends looking for balms rich in oil ingredients that will keep the skin dewy.
The best blush sticks
From lightweight formulas to powerhouse pigments, we’ve narrowed down top-rated, multiuse blush beauty sticks. These picks are recommended by renowned makeup artists, beauty experts, and in-the-know editors. Whether you’re embracing full glam or Hailey Bieber’s sun-kissed look, these are worth adding to your beauty cabinet.
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