7 Best Cruelty-Free Blushes to Try this Winter
An essential for your makeup kit, a little blush can go a long way for your winter complexion. A must-have trend in the 80s, blush is making a big comeback in 2021, inspiring new ways to contour and add a rosy glow to any look.
Cream vs. Powder
First things first, when going for a blush, which do you choose – Cream or powder? Powder blushes are great for people with oily skin and give a more matte finish, while cream blush is great for dry skin, giving a more dewy look. When it comes to pigmentation, powder blushes tend to provide more pigment than cream blushes, while cream blushes tend to stay longer.
You can try blush contouring using either a cream or powder blush utilizing a great blender or brush. Whatever your preference, here are 7 of our favorite clean and cruelty-free blushes that are full of moisturizing skin-replenishing ingredients and give you a natural flush perfect for the winter season.
Tata Harper Lovely Blush
$42
Get a shimmering satin finish with this cream blush infused with vitamins to create a natural rosy hue and boost your skin’s defenses against the environment.
Saie Dew Blush
$22
This lightweight formula is easy to apply with its doe foot applicator and it gives you a natural dewy look without looking too glossy. Apply sparingly for a more natural tint or build it up for a deeper wash of color.
Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush
$29
Try this super silky powder blush that glides on smoothly and is built to last all day. Brighten any look with a healthy flush of natural mineral-based pigment that gives you a youthful glow while softening your skin.
Glossier Cloud Paint
$18
Using a gel-based formula, this cream blush applies seamlessly and gives a soft glow without adding texture. It’s easy to apply just by dabbing it on your skin and blending, and it’s easy to layer without overdoing it.
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick
$48
This blush stick melts into skin utilizing rich, natural extracts to help balance moisture in your skin. It’s built to calm your complexion and protect against environmental stressors, adding a luminous shimmer.
TYNT Beauty Lip Cheek and Eye Balm
$24
We love a good multi-tasker. Get your hands on this multipurpose blush/lip/cheek tint with a smooth, creamy texture safe enough to use on your eyes and lips in addition to adding a soft flush to your cheeks.
Undone Blush Stick
$10
This revolutionary water-based formula is sure to leave a lasting impression. Using coconut water to hydrate your skin and give you a dewy finish, this formula is streak-free and can easily build for deeper color.
