Best blushers July 2026
Finding the perfect blusher can add a healthy flush of colour to your complexion. This guide helps you compare the top options, looking at their formulas, finishes, and unique features. Our independent ranking will help you find the right fit for your makeup routine and desired look.
Last updated: 23 June 2026
Max Factor Facefinity Blush climbed 4 positions
Blusher: Top 5
1
Max Factor Facefinity Blush
from £4.4913 stores
4
from £4.49
13 stores
2
Clinique Blushing Blush Powder
from £17.8412 stores
from £17.84
12 stores
3
Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic Blusher
from £26.649 stores
from £26.64
9 stores
4
Yves Saint Laurent Make Me Blush Bold Blurring Blush
from £24.996 stores
from £24.99
6 stores
5
Nars Powder Blush
from £19.958 stores
from £19.95
8 stores
This compact powder blush from Max Factor offers versatile matte and glow finishes. The multi-tonal powder is designed to blend easily for a natural-looking result. Its small size makes it very portable, but it also contains the least amount of product on this list.
Pros
Multi-tonal for a natural glow
Compact powder formula
Offers a matte or glow finish
Cons
Very small quantity (1.5g)
Limited shades listed in source
Clinique's Blushing Blush Powder is a silky, compact powder that comes in a palette. It contains a generous 6g of product and is designed to provide a natural-looking, buildable glow. The formula is buildable, allowing you to go from a sheer wash to a more vibrant look.
Pros
Generous quantity of product (6g)
Comes in a convenient palette format
Gives a natural, buildable glow
Cons
Finish options are limited to neutral and glow
Fewer shades listed in the source data
The Cheek To Chic Blusher from Charlotte Tilbury features a unique two-tone design for creating a luminous, multi-dimensional look. With 8g of product, it's the largest on our list and comes in an extensive array of shades, each with a core colour and a complementary outer shade.
Pros
Largest quantity on the list (8g)
Unique two-tone colour system
Wide range of available shades
Cons
Only provides a 'Glow' finish
Two-step design may be complex for beginners
This Yves Saint Laurent blush is a compact powder designed to deliver a bold yet blurring effect. It is fragrance-free and offers multiple finishes from matte to sheer, making it highly versatile. The formula aims to provide strong colour payoff with a soft-focus finish.
Pros
Fragrance-free formula
Versatile matte, neutral & sheer finishes
Blurring effect for smooth-looking skin
Cons
Medium quantity (5g)
Fewer colours listed in specifications
The Nars blush stands out with its cream/mousse formula, offering a different application experience from the other powders on this list. It provides a good amount of product and can be used to create either a matte or a glowing finish that melts into the skin.
Pros
Unique cream/mousse formula
Versatile matte or glow finishes
Blends seamlessly for a natural look
Cons
Cream formula can be harder to apply than powder
Different texture than classic powders
Compare specifications
| Formula | Compact powder | Compact powder | Compact powder | Compact powder | Cream/Mousse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantity | 1.5 ml/g | 6 ml/g | 8 ml/g | 5 ml/g | 4.8 ml/g |
| Price /ml/g | 1.5 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 4.8 |
How we create the list
The ranking is updated monthly and is based on data we collect from our own platform. Products that rank highly are popular among our users while also maintaining high quality according to editorial expert assessments. Specifically, we weigh how many users follow the product via price alerts or lists, how it is rated by experts and users, as well as how much traffic it generates to stores and how well it is represented in retail. The texts on this page are AI-generated and created to give you a quick and clear overview. No products are paid placements – the ranking is driven solely by data.
