Blushes (Over $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites
There were just over 150 blushes that I reviewed in 2022 that were over $15, so it was on the more challenging side to narrow down my list to a manageable amount of favorites. Lethal’s new shimmery blushes really won me over this past year, though.
Temptalia’s Favorite Blushes (Over $15) | 2022
Chanel Peche Rosee Blush Lumiere ($70.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium orange with a hint of red and very fine, gold pearl woven...
Chanel Peche Rosee Blush Lumiere ($70.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium orange with a hint of red and very fine, gold pearl woven...
LYS Beauty Humble Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush ($16.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a brighter, medium peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...
LYS Beauty Humble Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush ($16.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a brighter, medium peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...
Rose Inc Daylily Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium coral that was slightly muted and leaned slightly orange. It...
Rose Inc Daylily Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium coral that was slightly muted and leaned slightly orange. It...
Rose Inc Camellia Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium rose pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural...
Rose Inc Camellia Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium rose pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural...
Phytosurgence Ember Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a natural finish--not...
Phytosurgence Ember Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a natural finish--not...
Chanel Lively Rosewood (5) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium, pinky-plum with warmer undertones and a soft sheen. It...
Chanel Lively Rosewood (5) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium, pinky-plum with warmer undertones and a soft sheen. It...
Phytosurgence Condensate Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, dusty mauve with subtle, warmer undertones but a cooler...
Phytosurgence Condensate Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, dusty mauve with subtle, warmer undertones but a cooler...
Phytosurgence Exothermic Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, plummy-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque...
Phytosurgence Exothermic Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, plummy-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish.
- Opaque...
Lethal Cosmetics Plan 9 Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.
- Opaque...
Lethal Cosmetics Plan 9 Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.
- Opaque...
Lethal Cosmetics Cryostasis Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, darker lavender-purple with cool undertones and subtle,...
Lethal Cosmetics Cryostasis Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, darker lavender-purple with cool undertones and subtle,...
Rose Inc Hibiscus Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, deeper pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural-matte...
Rose Inc Hibiscus Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, deeper pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural-matte...
Chanel Berry Boost (6) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a satin...
Chanel Berry Boost (6) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a satin...
Lethal Cosmetics Blossom Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.
- Medium,...
Lethal Cosmetics Blossom Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.
- Medium,...
Lethal Cosmetics Floret Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and lighter,...
Lethal Cosmetics Floret Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and lighter,...
Huda Beauty Sassy Saffron GloWish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark orange-coral with warmer undertones and a...
Huda Beauty Sassy Saffron GloWish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark orange-coral with warmer undertones and a...
Lethal Cosmetics Ornamental Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum base with soft, warm undertones and a...
Lethal Cosmetics Ornamental Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum base with soft, warm undertones and a...
Glossover Averages
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Your Year in Review: Blushes Edition — Part 2
I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
- Did you prefer cream or powder blush in 2022?
- Are you looking to add any blush to your collection in 2023?
- What was your go-to tool for applying blush in 2022?
DID YOU PREFER CREAM OR POWDER BLUSH IN 2022?
Powder
ARE YOU LOOKING TO ADD ANY BLUSH TO YOUR COLLECTION IN 2023?
No, but that doesn’t mean I won’t.
WHAT WAS YOUR GO-TO TOOL FOR APPLYING BLUSH IN 2022?
Powder: Real Techniques Blush Brush (the big fluffy one with a pink handle). Cream: Either my fingers or e. l. f. Small Stipple Brush (DC?).
Did you prefer cream or powder blush in 2022? Definitely powder!
Are you looking to add any blush to your collection in 2023? Having just received my MAC Whitney Houston Nippy’s Plum blush, I’m not actively looking for anything new right now.
What was your go-to tool for applying blush in 2022? Several well-loved, oft-used synthetic blush brushes. Elf Stippling brush from the Pro Line (black handle) works very well for applying intense shades in a way that doesn’t look clownish. I also love the the Elf Pro Line tapered blush brush and several by Luxie Brushes that are absolute must-haves for me!
Did you prefer cream or powder blush in 2022?
I always use a powder blush as I think the cream ones would end up looking too dewy on my cheeks, as I prefer a mattish finish.
Are you looking to add any blush to your collection in 2023?
Yes I am. I purchased the Shiseido Inner Glow blush in a coral shade, but there really wasn’t much product in the pan. Luckily I only paid $24 for it at Ozsale Ian online Australian retailer) and not the full price, as I have already hit pan on it. So I am looking for another really good blush.
What was your go-to tool for applying blush in 2022?
My go to tool for applying blush is a Clarin’s angled blush brush and it does the job well.
Do I prefer cream or powder blush ?
I prefer powder blush due to ease of application. For a natural look I prefer cream. I also love the liquid/gel type blushes maybe they are considered cream? Glossier cloud paints are my fav with Rare Beauty second.
Are you looking to add any blushes?
No but I am sucked in by new innovative products.
Go to tool for application?
Blush brushes by Sonia G. For powder and a Hakuhodo duo fiber brush (goat/synthetic) #4002 for creams and liquid/gel blush.
Did you prefer cream or powder blush in 2022?
*always cream blush
Are you looking to add any blush to your collection in 2023?
*no, 2/2 to my profession as a clinician and always in a N95 mask, I don’t wear blush often to warrant buying much.
What was your go-to tool for applying blush in 2022?
*Clean fingers and damp paw-paw sponge for blending out the edges.
Did you prefer cream or powder blush in 2022? Both! I always layer a cream blush under a powder blush for longevity.
Are you looking to add any blush to your collection in 2023? Not planning on it, unless I run out of something.
What was your go-to tool for applying blush in 2022? My fingers or a PMGL stipling brush for liquid or cream, and for powder i use a very old Morphe angled blush brush that I’ve had for years and is still my favorite.