These Are The Best Cream Blushes We've Ever Tried
From a subtle, healthy flush for everyday “no-makeup” makeup to the red carpet’s most dramatic blush moments, cream formulas adapt to every mood and moment. Across social media, makeup artists and creators continue to prove just how versatile they are. Whether dabbed on with fingers, buffed in with a brush or layered over foundation, they’re the ultimate multitasker.
You’re likely already familiar with favourites like Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid Blush. But if you’re still searching for your perfect formula, we’ve rounded up the best available on our shelves, including a new wave of innovative, skincare-infused options from brands like SIMIHAZE BEAUTY.
The Best Cream Blushes to Buy in 2026
Simihaze Beauty
Colour Glaze Lip and Cheek Pigment, £25.00
The Best Multitasking Blush
This skin-loving formula from SIMIHAZE BEAUTY defines a healthy glow. What really sets it apart is its next-generation gel-cream texture, which not only delivers a juicy wash of colour but also nourishes your skin well enough that it can double as your lip balm. One layer freshens up the skin with that kind of post-pilates flush, but you can also build the formula to add more colour and dial up to a lacquered effect. It is ideal for anyone drawn to multitasking products and glossy finishes.
Rare Beauty
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, £24.00
The Bestselling Cream Blush
Selena Gomez's liquid blusher is one of Rare Beauty's bestselling products, and after trying it we understand why. From the packaging, to the texture and the colour pay-off, this liquid blush ticks all the boxes, and it's available in wide range of shades that work for every skin tone. A small dot on each cheek goes a long way and we can assure you, your Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush will last a long time. If you prefer more of a balm texture, we recommend trying Rare's Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush.
Glossier
Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00
Best Cream Blush for a Healthy Flush
If there's one makeup product you need to try from Glossier, it has the be this iconic cream, liquid blush. The gel-like formula is so smooth, it blends seamlessly into the skin, leaving a natural-looking flush. We love that it comes in 10 shades that work for all skin tones, and that the formula is easily buildable. You can choose to channel the no-makeup, makeup look, or build it up into a glam look.
Milk Makeup
Lip + Cheek, £22.00
Easiest To Use Cream Blush
Milk Makeup is all about creating makeup formulas that are easy to apply and comfy to wear, and this exactly how these Lip + Cheek are. They're so easy to apply and blend really well on the cheeks and the lips, it's the perfect product to have on hand when you know you're going to touch up throughout the day. Available in 11 shades, there's something for every skin tone and we also love that it leaves a slight glow to the skin. It's the perfect cream blush for the hot summer days when you don't want to be wearing much.
Nars
Afterglow Liquid Blush, £34.50
The Iconic Cream Blush (With A Twist)
If you love the OG Nars Liquid Blush, £34.00, you’re going to love the Afterglow version, perfect for summer. It has a luminous yet pigmented finish that can be as natural or as bold as you’d like. This liquid blush is formulated with skin-loving ingredients that will give your skin a boost of radiance, for that healthy-looking glow. Available in six different shades that suit all skin tones, there’s something for every occasion and every mood.
Rodial
Rodial Blush Drops, £39.00
Best Cream Blush for a Glowy Finish
Bridging the gap between a blush and a highlighter, Rodial's dreamy Blush Drops give your skin that lit-from-within finish. We love that you can apply with your fingers or a brush depending on the depth of colour you're hoping to achieve.
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