And when it comes to choosing the perfect tone of cream blush then it’s all about working with your complexion. “If you’re looking for a really natural shade to wear everyday or for work, choose a blush that has the same undertone as your skin. So, if you have a warm undertone, choose a warm toned blusher. It will look really fresh and healthy,” advises Lisa. Get a beautifully flushed and glowing complexion with Colour Veil. An innovative, hybrid blusher combining the intense pigment of a powder with the innovative properties of our best-selling Hydra Veil Primer. This blusher is a buildable pigment in a soft, jelly texture that feels refreshing on application and blends seamlessly. With self-levelling properties, this cheek colour ensures a fresh, airbrushed-effect with zero caking. Princess Diana's former mua added: "Now that the gorgeous weather is here, you don’t need to wear as much foundation. Use these blushers to mix in with foundation to give a general glow. I love playing around with the watery texture."

Gel (or jelly) blusher is denser than a cream blusher and is great for oily skins (or for all skins in hot, humid weather), as the slightly dryer formula won’t simply slide off. Gel blusher is a great way to get a sheer version of long-wearing colour. We know that figuring out your perfect shade of blush can be a challenge on its own. But as soon as you take into account your skin tone, personal makeup style and all the latest trends, everything else is completely up to you: do you want something more subtle? Bold? Shimmery? Or bronze? To gather more insights about what to look for when shopping for cream blush, Theresa also consulted with experts. Those experts include: Thanks to an influx of tons of new additions to the market in recent years, you can now find cream blushes in various formats and finishes. "Just like with foundation, you need to tailor it to your own needs," says makeup artist Andreea Ali. "You can have different finishes like matte, satin, or slightly shimmery, so it all depends on your preference." Cream blusher can also be applied with a large, fluffy brush if you prefer: dot your brush into the palette and sweep on your cheeks as you usually would, with light, sweeping motions.

The best cream blushers you can buy in 2023

There are tons of types to choose from giving slightly different finishes—all as beautiful as the next. It’s fair to say that nothing gets us quite as excited as a new rosy hue to test. And there’s a reason they're so popular. Simply put: they mimic “healthy, dewy and naturally-flushed skin,” says pro make-up artist Amanda Bell. Whilst powders lay on the surface of the skin and look a little more obvious, creams melt into the skin and can be intensified depending on how much colour pay off you want.

Don’t get us wrong; powder blushers will always have a place in your makeup bag. They tend to be longer-lasting and are a great option if you have oilier skin. But their longevity can come with a double-edged sword, especially in summer when they can feel cakey and heavy on the skin. Cream blush is also a great option for those that are perhaps a little wary of blusher.If you like your blush to look natural and almost undetectable on the skin, this is the one for you. The formula applies easily and is buildable but not overly pigmented, and because it melts into your complexion seamlessly, it's great for no-makeup makeup days.

There are a few ways you can apply cream blush depending on preference and finish. The first is using your fingers, which gives “the sheerest veil of colour as the warmth of your fingers dissipates the colour onto the skin creating a beautiful glaze,” says Amanda. Next up is using a nylon brush for medium coverage. Simply run the brush over the surface of the cream and onto the skin, then you can blend this in using the brush or tapping in with your fingertips. Finally is using a beauty sponge, which is the easiest to build up.Deep skin tones: Choose blushes that look super vivid in the tube, like bright corals, neon pinks, and bold reds, which will give your skin a natural flush without looking ashy. Best to try : Rare Beauty in Grateful and M2U in Big Apple Why we love it: If you prefer a powder but worry that the formula will mute your glow, then this is the blush for you. The texture is so finely milled it adds the lightest wash of colour to your cheeks but the fact that it also contains the hydrating skincare ingredient squalane means your skin looks naturally flushed and luminous. Any excess on the brush can be swept down the bridge of the nose. Once blended out, our cheeks had a nice glowy radiance and a natural-looking flush. There are seven colors to choose from to compliment a range of skin tones, though we would love to see the brand expand this to include more undertones. Since the formula is somewhat sheer, you won't get a ton of pigment with a single swipe. However, it's very buildable, so you can achieve the exact level of color you want without accidentally overdoing it.