I tested 12 RED BLUSHES and this is what I found

[@lsjvbrt4455]

Can’t believe I’ve never seen anyone else swatch on white paper before. Super helpful to see the undertone. Thank you for all the effort you put in this video. You look beautiful in red, both dress and blush!

[@Trotro2023]

I had fun swatching all my blushes on white paper. In some cases it helped me to see subtle shimmers in some that I thought were matte.

[@vanessalamontagne4443]

Ohhh would love to see a drugstore option, and I know you don't really do ranking videos, but after a second video of red blush, ranking all of them or putting them in categories would be really helpful! Not trying to add any extra work though, I really appreciate everything already put in. And now, you are the second person I see today talking about Basma blush, so I might try to swatch in store.

[@lindseyf1943]

The one drugstore red blush that comes to mind is the Covergirl TruBlend So Flushed High Pigment Blush in Hot & Frenzy. It’s definitely pigmented. I’m fair-neutral and on me, very little goes a long way. It gives me a sunburnt (but in a good way!) look.

[@eldritchsage]

@@lindseyf1943 Catrice also has a liquid red blush, I recall Sleek cosmetics also has a powder one in the shade Flushed - i use that one a lot, great pigmentation and isn't patchy at all.

[@swesttttt]

ColourPop has a super shock blush in red, iirc

[@brigitte9999]

@@lindseyf1943I have the CG and the WnW. I’m going to buy the Milani cherry today

[@claudeyaz]

Color pop has a new red cream pokemon blush

[@TheSim1derful]

I STRONGLY SECOND an affordable version of this video. Loved this one too and the time, effort and thoroughness of it. It would be amazing to see the same for affordable blushes!

[@jo4vt]

I know she didn’t get to the drugstore version of this video, yet, but Moira has some really pretty red blush options. Also Half Caked has a few beautiful red cream blushes that are very affordable.

[@anaiyahretrokid4640]

Lilybyred has a beautiful red blush and it’s affordable. ❤🍒🍓

[@roboslobin]

I bought the Haus Labs Watermelon Bliss during the Sephora sale and absolutely love it. My coloring is light cool olive with salt and pepper hair and dark brown eyes. I actually gasped when I first used it. It doesn't look pink on me at all, it looks like a true red. My favorite blush of all time.

[@AmandaZ]

Thank you this could really helpful for folks!!

[@Maxiiim02]

This was indeed helpful :). It's so hard to tell what colors will do with olive skin!

[@__.Mari.__]

Super helpful! I have salt and pepper hair, brown eyes as well as the olive, thanks I was already learning towards this blush and now I def have to check it out.

[@melissacallia4230]

Now I know I NEED IT

[@pear.820]

I gasped seeing this notification. THE RED BLUSH VIDEO IS OUT!! Might have to pick up one of these...

[@maryarmstrong2231]

Bahahaha! Me too 🎉

[@rionamcauliffe5469]

I love the clinique black honey cheek pop personally, it pulls quite warm on me so it gives a lovely sunburn-esque flush. Ik it's not a "true" red, but it's a good option for people who don't want to go for a straight up fire engine colour. I also love the Rom&nd blush in the shade fig chip, which is a lot more affordable than clinique. It's more of a brick colour.

[@emilysinha7597]

I am 100% a red blush wearer. I lean more towards cool deep reds rather than the orange/reds, though I enjoy both. Thank you for all of this detail and work!!!!!

[@anonimai]

Do you have some deep red recommendations?

[@raincandy3]

Cool reds recs please! 😊

[@tofteys]

Red blush really brings out the green in your eyes! Red lipstick would be a pretty accompaniment! 💋

[@dianabatori2645]

Mac Flirting with Danger is so underated! I can’t believe no one talks about the Mac Mineralized blush formula. Had mine for a year now and it’s perfect.

[@KellyGooch]

THE QUEEN OF RED❤️

[@cathyjohnson9464]

As someone with rosacea, I’ve always stayed away from red blush. But your video has convinced me to give it a try!

[@tsukiakari6933]

Please make a video about every BERRY blush!! Perfect for fall/winter makeup ❤❤

[@sevenoctobers7471]

I super appreciate you showing us the paper swatches!!!! You can really see the undertones against a white background. Genius move Amanda!

[@cristinag3507]

I would definitely add Fenty Daiquiri Drip to this list. That's my go-to cream red blush. Dior Cherry is 100% my go-to powder.

[@lolol6422]

Omg, this is beyond great. Seeing the true undertone of the product on white paper is soo helpful and seeing the difference of the blush undertone on your friend is mind blowing!!! As a fair person…I’m so thankful you put this together!! ❤

[@Justaregularoldplumbus]

Amanda I love the paper swatches!!❤️ My fav red blush is Ap’ieu juicy pang water blusher in cherry. The formula is so sheer it doesn’t look too intense on my fair olive skin. I would love to see k beauty and drugstore inclusions since I only splurge on Sephora prices for base products!! ❤️

[@Justaregularoldplumbus]

Edit: as I kept watching, omg thank you for including Katie!!!! I think her and I are skin twins!!!!

[@makeup.seriouslyy]

This was great! I love the Westman Atelier blush stick in Bichette (described as a red berry) and the Hourglass At Night blush (described as a brick red). The Gucci Soft Red blush has also been on my list!

[@michelletogher4058]

Your blush and blush placement look so pretty in this video! ❤️

[@vanessasharma6266]

I really like Rose inc blush in Azalea- it is not cherry bright red but is deeper red and I love it ❤ Was waiting for this video, as I really think red blushes look more flattering on me than baby pinks

[@Jessica-pt9tx]

Thank you for all the comparisons. Another red blush with transparency would be Urban Decay's Hydromaniac blush in the shade Red Flag. These blushes give a watercolour effect to the cheeks. I think you liked the orange shade from this line called Obsessed so you might like Red Flag. A drugstore blush comparison video would be fun to watch too.

[@karolinenavarsete6925]

Red looks so good on you girl!!!😍

[@beepbeep-m6m]

Yeah, she looks amazing in it!!

[@jenessastrickland1555]

I’d love a drugstore version of this! It doesn’t seem like there are many red blushes at the drugstore, but perhaps they’re just not on my radar. Also, thanks for showing these on a second person-that is a great idea for these big comparisons.

[@anaiyahretrokid4640]

Moira has some great red blushes ❤ the shades ILY, Ruby Flush and “I love you” are all different tones of reds that are more wallet friendly. ☺️ Shop miss A also has some super affordable red blushes that I love (a dollar a blush!) ❤️

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

As a person who has always struggled with red blushes, because I do NOT want to look sunburned, I am excited for this content and finally finding my perfect red

[@maddyfox8545]

Yes I agree. I feel my rosacea gives me enough sunburn look as it is, which tends to put me off red altogether 😢

[@becm963]

I have Nars Exhibit A and I love it. I was intrigued by Dior Cherry, but couldn’t justify buying it. I couldn’t see having two red powder red blushes in my collection. Now, multiple neutral eyeshadow palettes seem to be a good buy based on my current collection.

[@yuzufrio]

I'm floored by how beautiful "Rouge" (from the Merit flush balms) looks! Thank you as always for such a clear, detailed breakdown of the red blushes available on Sephora. I would indeed be very interested to see a drugstore version of this. :-)

[@cjinpa5713]

Thank you Katie. You are a real natural at this! So fun to have your friend for this one as well!

[@simplyellenxo95]

That red color looks so good on you Amanda…❤

[@Sarahf-97]

Omg this was soo helpful! I'd LOVEE to see the same but on the viral bubble gum pink, it seems every brand has that colour now and it'll be nice to know the differences and which one to go for :)

[@bettym6219]

I would love to see drugstore reds!

[@mayamagdy6540]

Milani has a very good one in the baked formula since years

[@lexislome1250]

Recently rewatched devil wears Prada and Anne Hathaway’s red blush in that movie has gotten me back into it so hard. This video was awesome! Pat McGrath electric bloom is another amazing red powder blush (similar to Dior cherry but more pigmented)

[@Catb3333]

Omg pls tell me in which scene she is wearing the red blush! Im so intrigued 😍

[@haeleahdavis4219]

Amanda, you always put so much thought and time into your reviews. Thank you for being so detailed! Whenever I go to purchase a new makeup item, I research it through your videos first! Your content is so helpful! Also, I really appreciated having Katie in this video. Super helpful seeing the swatches on different skin tones. And the shot where you peer into the frame with her is absolutely adorable! I loved that.

[@chelyespinoza4655]

Wow!!! I was thinking of buying a red blush and watching your video will help me a lot . I can see the undertones, and you mentioning every detail is just very helpful 😘

[@TheMissDebyluv]

Red blush has been my go-to for over 3 years now

[@teachmetohowl]

FINALLY the video we’ve all been waiting for

[@notimportant123]

Everyone on YT keeps trying to claim that bubblegum pink is out but those shades are the ones still selling out at every release... still, it's fun to see other bright blush trends: purple, red, orange.

[@luvlost03]

Don't be a trend follower and wear what you want, pink blush will always be in

[@notimportant123]

@@luvlost03Trust, I'm never going back! My point is any other metric suggests pink is still in vogue: new releases, sales, trendmood comments, even influencer "everyday makeup" routines.

[@katiedemski2419]

The Chanel Red Camelia lip/cheek balm…. It has been a staple for me for about a year now. So good

[@LisaF_]

Oohhh I need the Armani red 100%. This video was everything I wanted! Thank you so, so much. I loved the arm swatches and paper swatches. They were so helpful as was having you show how the shades looked on your model friend, Katie. I’m so glad you mentioned that the Rare Beauty isn’t a true red. I have it, but it’s not! The Armani is what I hoped it would be.

[@AmandaZ]

Yes!! True red fans need to try out the armani. I am so glad it was helpful it truly makes my day :)

[@rox3220]

This video came at the perfect time since I’ve been trying to decide on a red blush. It would be so fun to make this a series where you go through different colors like orange, terracotta, lilac, etc

[@PriyankaMalagi]

Another good red is the Benefit Love tint. It's a beautiful true red. Exceptional video Amanda! The white paper swatch is genuis. Thank you! ❤

[@isthatjackson]

Red is my favorite color and I adore red blush because to me it is truly universal.

[@noelleona5100]

This was my second time watching. I have no red blushes because I’ve always been scared to try them (I usually stick to more nude/mauvy pink tones) but oh my gosh now I want to buy all the reds! Lol love your videos

[@kelliebennett9932]

Red blushes are my favorite!!!!! I just bought the merit rouge and it’s gorgeous!!! Would love a drugstore version!!!! Such a great video!!

[@pallavichekka5281]

this is an underrated red blush but mango people multistick in cherry is suchhh a good red blush.

[@lisa-lisa-lisa]

so glad I already have my 3 favorite from the video the Dior, the merit and the rms. I also still love old school benetint.

[@Athenrein]

watched this and immediately went to do my makeup. I often don't wear blush at all because it makes me feel like I'm way too made-up, but I used Merit Rouge today and left my eyes fully undone and it's the perfect balance.

[@ruthlowndes8331]

You did a great job on this video! It was nice to see your friend as a model also. For drugstore, the essence baked blush in Bold Heart is gorgeous on 😍

[@helenarichard]

Red is so angelic. I remember when Guerlain had Angelic Meteorites with angels on the tin.

[@eliseb9801]

So excited for this video! Btw Sephora also sells the Tower 28 cream blush in a reddish watermelon shade called Happy Hour. It's one of my faves. I also like Flip cream blush shade from Milk Makeup.

[@taniasalazar8711]

I’d love a drugstore version!! Also I NEED a tutorial on your eyeliner in this video!

[@AngelissimaASMR]

YES to a drugstore version! I watched this intently so thank you for being so thoughtful and thorough! I love RMS products but am too scared to use regularly because my skin is congestion-prone..... I wish they would take it out too.

[@llWonderWomanII]

This video was so helpful! I ended up getting the Armani blush & love it so far!!

[@CatMcCloud]

I love the red blushes from Half Caked. Hot 100 (coral undertone) and American Pie (blue-based) are both stunning dewy blushes for any skin tone. Fave!

[@gcherek]

I love dior cherry sooo much! and my favourite way to wear it is with Mac glow play in blush please underneath. looks so great and has been my go-to recently!

[@Justbu462]

Loved this video!! I would love to see more for cool toned people…. Besides CT please ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@constanzaed]

Thank you, Amanda! I would include Sangria blush of RMS 😉

[@erinmml]

my perfect red blush is the elf liquid blush in bronze bombshell. i’m obsessed with the deep red/bronze blushes.

[@monid.1687]

I love the Fenty Cheeks Out in the colour Summertime Wine. Gives me a fresh look❤ It should be on your list 😊

[@LitsaP]

❤ hourglass “at night” gorgeous brick red with a glow

[@katiemaloney6786]

As far a brick red goes...I've been using Wet N' Wild's Perfect Pout Lip Color in the shade 'Extra Cinnamon, Please' as a BLUSH for years. i know it's a lipstick so please use at you own risk, but if you're going for a brick red blush on a budget (it's like $4), its amazing.

[@meepmoopmeep1]

I’ve been so excited for this! Thank you! I have two red blushes- Nars Exhibit A and the Milk Jelly Blush in Spritz (it’s called a coral, but it is red on me). I love them both

[@sandrametcalfe7483]

Thank you so much. Please do some drugstore red blush videos. This video was so helpful

[@nausikaaleukolenos]

A very good one is Mac Frankly Scarlett... One of the OGs when red blushes were very uncommon.

[@gracenurse3365]

04:46 Oh! It’s adorable you have your friend Katie there! Great for demonstration, and I bet you had a fun afternoon together : )

[@hamtarumi1856]

I love that u are talking about undertones...

[@bedazzledbuddhist]

I love this video! Can you do a purple blush version?

[@camillestacruz-h6f]

benefit’s love tint is also a red blush that i looove ❤

[@laurapirate]

The Sephora own brand red blush is lovely too! My boyfriend who knows nothing about makeup and never comments on it, actually complimented me when I had it on!

[@rosaotterstetter7282]

I have been waiting for this video since the day you mentioned it❤! Thank you for such a beautifully curated collection. Merit's Rouge is one of my favorite blushes, and it actually might have some sort of subtle staining affect...? Because I have super oily skin, and Rouge lasts on my cheeks all day! Also, have you tried Rose Inc's Azalea? That's what really got me into other red blushes.

[@AmandaZ]

I think you're right! I put it on my lips and it even lasts there. I'll have to check out the rose inc one I havent tried that one! Thank you so much for watching I hope it was worth the wait :)

[@joanneleib5887]

Great video! The merit surprised me! Looked lovely. I’m a pink girl but the red looks great!

[@pennycandyys]

Wow, beautiful colours, and beautiful blushes! The first one to catch my eye was the Givenchy, it’s such a pretty colour! I love watching videos like this, and I think they are so necessary, but I see several of an item and just become overwhelmed and can’t make up my mind. And so then I don’t choose anything at all because I can’t decide. Even if I was in your position and could try them all on I would probably still struggle. Anyone else like me?

[@sarahissomewhere]

Thank you for this overview!! I’m so enamored by red makeup right now. I’ve been on a red lip kick and just dabbing any excess on my cheeks, but I’m tempted to treat myself to a powder blush… the Dior one is so pretty

[@francilg]

Milk Makeup Jelly Blush in Chili is the holy grail I have wanted all my life! Beautiful watercolor flush.

[@hanasong8296]

Its been out of stock since launch pretty much :( ive been waiting for it cause i love the berry shades

[@StateofKait]

the swatches gave me life

[@LSBraham]

What a high-fashion face you have. So elegant & fresh.

[@TheFaro2011]

Dear ladies, you can use those mac powder kiss formula lipstick type for this, doesn't have to be mac. Perfect. Also max factor did a lovely baked one, i picked up for £5 new online. Sleek if they're around. Illmasqua and topshop. I know old, but I did red forever. Just my recommendations if you can find them

[@sydneycrowell6830]

NeXT recommendation I have is Makeup by Mario Pomegranate blush stick! It’s a new shade but I am obsessed and love red blushes!

[@mirross4890]

Please do an affordable/ ulta version of this video. Red is my favorite color

[@MsAmelia65]

I loved this video a lot! It was fun to see all of these red blushes! Merit has my favorite but to me the brand can do no wrong! 😊 I love your blush technique too! ❤

[@kdsosa2]

I finally bought the cherry Dior blush on your recommendation and love it so much! Thank you!

[@sainthunny]

I’ve been using the shade cheerio from colour pop for years I love it. It’s a deep burgundy in the pan but a nice pinch on the cheeks!

[@kathyriley9276]

This is such a great video! Super helpful and informative thanks Amanda! I also love you demoing on a friend for us!!!

[@trishhykes5574]

Thanks for including the CT wand. I have a cool skin tone and love the red blush look but was nervous to try it. Now I want to swatch the CT and Merit ones!!

[@tbolt3000]

This is absolutely your color! I love red blush and got my hands on the Tower 28 Kung Fu Panda shade. It's amazing if you can find it!

[@BinaBecker]

I love red blush! You wouldn't think so to look at me, because I'm very cool-toned and pale, but it works as long as it's true-red (or cool-toned red) and sheered out. I'll even improvise with a cream or matte lipstick formula from time to time if I have nothing else that works. I'm going to give that Charlotte Tilbury wand a try and see how it does on me.

[@Sara-xp6yd]

Was literally browsing sephora rn for a red blush!! Perfect timing

[@amypanddirtytoo1926]

Oh! And I'm super oily and the Rare Beauty dewy finish blushes are GORGEOUS on my skin. They don't move, last all day and actually are less shiny than my normal skin so it balances my face out, seeing as I don't like to wear setting powder (or, at least, hardly any setting powder). For anyone else who's super oily, I have found that not putting setting powder all over my face in thick layers to "control" oil actually makes me look less oily by the end of the day. I look dewy, not oily. And oddly enough my makeup isn't creasing either.

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

Finally 🎉 thank you. I am very grateful for the paper swatches.

[@mariakourpa3642]

Thank you for this! All my red blushes are from Asian beauty and i love them all! Also much more fairly priced.

[@Megan-mt3gq]

I bought the Haus Labs blush after this video and LOVE it!! 😍 As a fair olive, it is beautiful!

[@jasperthefriendlyghost2259]

I love milk makeup bionic blush in fly! And merit rouge…and glossier spark 😅 red is my fav blush color!

[@allisontaylor5182]

Finally!!! This is exactly what I needed in a red blush video!! Excellent job ❤❤❤

[@lavoixdevelours]

My go to red blush has been Tarte Natural Beauty for years. Even when it was in the huge cheek stains.

[@HerGreyness]

I still have my Persona stick blush (Kiss?) it’s lovely red and stays well for hours..I just picked up a brick red from Revolution, and also Cover Girl has a great red blush. This was a lovely video and very well done! 😊

[@racheyrox724]

I got the half caked brown sugar blush after you recommended it awhile back and it is so pretty for summer. It’s a truly sunkissed hue

[@DaniZee1842]

I've been so nervous to take the leap and buy/try red blush, and now I am so excited!! I'm going to use one of your links and purchase right now!! Amazing content, thank you!!!

[@kateliness2]

I have loved red blush forever. I just can't do an orange-leaning red, so this is very helpful!

[@TinaPolanco-yh8ot]

Great review! I love a good red blush, i have five of the ones you mentioned and i just retired so i really shouldn’t buy any more. Thanks so much and thanks to your friend Katie for being a lovely model. ❤

[@pappyone6062]

Loved this red blush review Amanda! I am not a red blush gal in general although I do own several, because I own a lot of blush, especially creams and liquids. I think the CT red is a gorgeous color, and to me it has a pinky hue. I don’t have that color but I make that color very occasionally but mixing my rare beauty grateful with the hot pink color Lucky. So there is definitely pink in that CT red. And it looks great on my skin tone. I have light to light-med (summer) olive skin tone. More neutral olive as champagne highlighter looks good rather than a cool pink or warm gold. I wear foundation colors with an olive undertone, usually in light.

[@lenalynn5878]

Thank you for a great red blush video! I have the Dior Cherry because of your recommendation! I find the new Dior poppy coral is def different on me. I really like them both! I really hope this video upload blesses you in a wonderful way.

[@melimeli680]

I'm so tempted by the dior blush! I always love your reviews

[@AmandaZ]

it is a favorite 🤩