Milani Baked

Let's face it: We don't always have $40 to spare to purchase a high-end blush. Lucky for us, there a lot of drugstore products that can also bring a rosy glow to our cheeks without breaking the bank. Take: Milani Baked. Not only does this blusher cost less than your weekly coffee order, it also gives you a natural-looking flush that lasts all day long. The shade variety, pigmentation, and warm finish have earned this complexion product more than ten thousand reviews on Influenster and a 4.6-star rating.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"First time using Milani products...more specifically, Baked blushes and I'm super impressed and happy with this product. I normally wear MAC mineral blushes, but after reading some reviews on Pinterest I decided to give Milani a try and I'm glad I did. Beautiful color and texture."

Best Drugstore Pick:

Hourglass Ambient Lighting

Get ready to give your cheeks a gorgeous hue and luminous sheen with Hourglass Ambient Lighting. While traditional blushes tend to be flat, this product relies on Photo-luminescent Technology to add depth and dimension for a glow-from-within look. It contains the brand's infamous Ambient Lighting Powders to enhance the skin in any type of light.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"I bought this for an event on the advice of a makeup artist. I am usually not a blush person and it was brighter than I was comfortable with at first. I am so glad I took her advise. It is beautiful. I will warn, use with a gentle hand. I have very pale skin but it goes on sheer to give a lovely natural flush. It builds nicely if you want something more dramatic."

Best Luxury Pick:

Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint

Statistics show that your skin absorbs 60% of what you put on it. That's why it's important to find beauty products that contain the most natural and highest quality ingredients to give your skin the maximum benefit. Formulated with Spanish Lavender, Sacha Inchi Seed Oil, and blend of blend of arnica, elderberry, and calendula, Tata Harper Volumizing Lip and Cheek Tint is a favorite among the green beauty community thank to its creamy formula that delivers a natural color while minimizing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Both natural and cruelty free, you can rest assured that neither the planet or your favorite furry friends were harmed in the making of this product.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"I love the fact that this product can actually be used on lips and cheeks and does what it claims to. Most cheek/lip products only work for one or the other, but this one is truly versatile. I have been using it as my blush and lip stain for a month."

Best Natural Pick:

Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour

Not a glitter type of gal? Don't panic! There are plenty of matte alternatives like Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour that brighten up your complexion without having huge specks of glitter. More than 4 thousand people have given this award-winning blush a five star review, with some even raving that the product lasts longer than it claims. Because it is formulated with Amazonian clay, it helps keep oil production under control for a flawless, shine-free complexion.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"The quality is amazing, and they are very much worth the price. From what I've seen, the new shade Glisten looks like a dupe of NARS Orgasm. I would definately recommend these blushes to anyone, and trust me, they do last 12 hours!"

Best Matte Pick:

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous

You may know Becca for their cult-favorite Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Highlighters, but did you know the beauty brand also has multidimensional blushes that'll give you a head-turning glow? Available in four different shades, this lustrous complexion product acts as both a blush and highlighter, offering a punch of color with a glistening finish that will make you shine bright like a diamond. You can wear alone for a shimmery flush or as a topper layered on top of matte blushes for the ultimate reflective finish.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"Beautiful blush! I picked up the shade snapdragon, and it's a beautiful coral-pink shade with a subtle sheen. It's not glittery or chunky by any means, and it's definitely less shine than Becca's pressed shimmering skin perfecters."

Best Shimmer Pick:

Juice Beauty Phyto-Pigments Last Looks Cream

When it comes to mature skin, cream products like Juice Beauty's Phyto-Pigments blush are preferred over powders because they don't accentuate fine lines and wrinkles. Formulated with pant-derived Phyto-Pigments, this cream blush gives the cheeks a fresh flush while the age-defying serum technology smooths and plumps lax skin. Available in four different shades — from nude to bright pink — this skin-loving blush will add a radiant finish to the cheeks in no time.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"I've been searching for a cream blush to replace my now-gone Clinique Stick. I wanted something light and natural-looking -- and, very important, cruelty-free (which Clinique is not, of course I've shifted to all cruelty-free products). This fits the bill. The Seashell shade gives a soft, natural blush to my fair skin. It's easy to apply and seems to last all day."

Best Cream Pick:

Benefit Benetint Cheek & Lip Stain

Would you describe yourself as a lip connoisseur or a blush aficionado? Can't choose? Well, now you don't have to. This multifunctional complexion product from Benefit gives your cheeks and pout a sheer tint that mimics a natural flush. Perfect for low maintenance gals, you can apply and blend this blusher in seconds, giving you those extra minutes to hit the snooze buttons in the morning.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"I have started to using this as blush and lip color since high school because of its natural looking. Powder blush always has trace when looking closely, but there's absolutely no 'fake blush' feeling when using a liquid blush."

Best Liquid Pick:

Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm

Hitting the road this summer? Get your cheeks a-glowing wherever your travels take you with Clinique Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm. This easy-to-use product offers a long-lasting sweep of color that will see you through your activity-packed itinerary. For best results, dab the blush directly onto your skin and with your finger gently pat and blend the color out.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"I dare say that this Chubby Stick is my absolute favorite cosmetic anywhere! If I had time to put on only a single item, I would definitely choose this. The portability and ease of application can't be beat!"

Best in Stick Form:

Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Box o’ Powder

Fair-skinned beauties know a little goes a long way when it comes to blush. To avoid looking like those rosy-cheeked dolls from your childhood, opt for a pale pink blusher like Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Box o’ Powder. Not only does this radiant complexion product give a soft pink hue to perk up your makeup look, it is formulated with a shimmery formula for a subtle all-over glow.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"Dandelion is made for everyone. Every single age group will benefit from this powder. It's a pink pressed highlighting powder that gives skin a 'brand new innocent' look with the stroke of the brush."

Best for Fair Skin:

MAC Powder Blush in Gingerly

When finding the perfect blush for medium skin tones, it's important to take into account the different undertones. If you're someone with pink undertones — meaning your skin leans to pink or bluish hues — we recommend looking for a warm rosy blush to achieve a natural flush. On the other hand, women with warm undertone — or those who lean to olive or golden hues — would benefit from a peachier, coral shade. Luckily, MAC Powder Blush in Gingerly combines both pink and peachy hues for the perfect one-shade-fits-all blusher for medium complexions.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"I got the shade Gingerly, it's perfect for any day. It blends perfectly and the pigmentation it perfect. I love MAC blushes."

Best for Medium Skin:

Juvia’s Place The Saharan Vol. II Palette

Not all beauty products are created equal, and blushes are no exception. While pink and peachy shades might look best on fair and medium skin tones, berry and plum hues best compliment women with darker complexions. To help women of color get the brightening effect they crave, black-owned beauty brand Juvia's Place created a 6-pan blush palette with multi-functional shades for creating a flawless flush.

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"This is a very beautiful palette with great options. Just purchased already in love. As a woman with brown skin it is hard to find blush options that don't make me look like a clown but these blushes are perfect me."

Best for Dark Skin:

NARS Orgasm

It comes as no surprise that NARS Orgasm has earned the top spot among all blushes. Since its release back in 1999, this cult-favorite complexion product has been all the rage among beauty lovers, as it looks flattering on every skin tone. In fact, Meghan Markle once revealed this blush was one of her go-to beauty products thanks to its "perfect rosy flush tone that brightens the face."

What Reviewers Are Saying:
"Ok, I admit it... I'm hooked! After purchasing the NARS duo with Orgasm Blush and Laguna Bronzer, I was hooked! The products are pigmented, long lasting, and natural look. Although I was skeptical of the price, I now see that it's totally worth it, because a little goes a long way so the product will last you a while."