The 8 Best Blushes To Give You a Natural Rosy Glow
For the perfect pinches of cheeky color.
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.
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.
Shop It: $6; ulta.com
Our Shade Pick: Carefree
Conceal pores and uneven skin tone while adding a healthy sheen with this brilliant powder that's meant to turn your skin into airbrushed perfection.
Shop It: $24; sephora.com
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.
Shop It: $8; amazon.com
Our Shade Pick: Bordeaux Burgundy
These tiny compacts are designed for sweeping touches to give you on-the-go glow. While available in 16 shade options, we're loving this deep burgundy that looks oh-so dreamy on deeper skin tones.
Shop It: $3.50; amazon.com
Our Shade Pick: Pink Explosion
Pink meets shimmer in this silky, soft powder that goes on like a cloud of elegant color with an included brush that makes it even easier to pop in your purse.
Shop It: $45; nordstrom.com
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.
Shop It: $34; sephora.com
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.
Shop It: $30; sephora.com
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.
Shop It: $40; nordstrom.com