The 10 Best Blushes To Give You a Natural, Rosy Glow
All Southern women know that the power of blush cannot be underestimated. With just a flick of the wrist, you can bring your whole face to life. Southern gals also know that applying blush is an artform that can go from touch-of-color to tragedy at the drop of a hat. We all want a natural rosy glow that doesn't look overdone, and there are certain classic powder blushes that can certainly get you there.
Find the perfect blush to match your skin tone and budget with these popular rosy shades designed to create the subtle sun-kissed tint you're after.
Maybelline Fit Me! Blush
Our Shade Pick: Wine
Dramatic or downplayed? Pick your preference with this powder that earns an A+ for ease of application and offers 10 customizable shades to choose from.
BUY IT: $5.99; ulta.com
Patrick Ta Monochrome Moment Velvet Blush
Our Shade Pick: She's Adorable
Patrick Ta's patented Biomimetic Pigments mirror your skin's ceramide structure for the most natural finish possible.
BUY IT: $32; sephora.com
L'Oréal True Match Blush
Our Shade Pick: Barely Blushing
For year-round radiance that looks incredibly natural, choose this subtle shade that melts into the skin. Go beyond the cheekbones and dust wherever the sun would naturally kiss.
BUY IT: $7.97; amazon.com
tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush
Our Shade Pick: Natural Beauty
A fan favorite, tarte's Amazonian clay line has micronized Amazonian clay infused in the formula for an oil-controlling, moisture-infused blush.
BUY IT: $29; sephora.com
Makeup by Mario Soft Pop Powder Blush
Our Shade Pick: Wildberry
This beautiful berry color is ideal for darker skin tones. The matte finish gives skin an instant silky pop of color.
BUY IT: $24; sephora.com
Bobbi Brown Blush
Our Shade Pick: Pale Pink
Create a flushed-from-within look by swiping this mattifying blush from the cheeks up and over to the hairline. It's been an industry favorite for over a decade.
BUY IT: $34; sephora.com
NARS Blush
Our Shade Pick: Bumpy Ride
This pressed-powder formula with warm undertones is available in both shimmer and matte finishes worth your while. The shimmer version makes cheekbones glow as if fresh from the beach.
BUY IT: $30; sephora.com
Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic
Our Shade Pick: Pillow Talk
This creamy, color-rich blush with glow-inducing pearls is the master of luminance. Use the outer shade to trace your cheekbones and the center for adding a pop of color to the apples.
BUY IT: $40; nordstrom.com
Milani Baked Blush
Our Shade Pick: Corallina
Shoppers rave about the buildable pigment packed into this blush. This shade in particular is great for darker skin tones.
BUY IT: $9.99; ulta.com
Physician's Formula Murumuru Butter Blush
Our Shade Pick: Vintage Rouge
Infused with three different butter blends, this blush packs a whole lot more than just moisture in its formula. Two subtle pigmented shades result in buildable and smooth coverage.
BUY IT: $13.49; ulta.com