BEST & WORST CREAM BLUSHES | Updated for 2021

WOWZA. It's that time, fam! Today I'm updating my Best & Worst Cream Blushes for 2021! And I counted my blushes after filming this, and they totaled over 100!! My collection has more than doubled since the last time I filmed this. I'm swatching every FORMULA and as many shades as I can fit on my face (and neck?), and giving you my honest thoughts on all of them, best and worst, what use cases are for which blushes, and which ones I LOVE and don't love so much. Thank you for always being on board for my blush obsession.
Blushes:
Danessa Myricks Color Fix: shop-links.co/...
Danessa Myricks Nudist Palette: shop-links.co/...
Danessa Myricks Vision Flush: shop-links.co/...
Daniel Sandler GEL Watercolor Blushes: shop-links.co/...
Daniel Sandler Liquid Watercolor Blushes: shop-links.co/...
Elf Putty Blush: shop-links.co/...
Em Cosmetics Color Drops: go.magik.ly/ml...
Fenty Cheeks Out Cream Blush: shop-links.co/...
Flower Blush Bomb: shop-links.co/...
Glossier Cloud Paint: glossier.79ic8...
Iconic London Liquid Blush: shop-links.co/...
Illamasqua Color Veil Gel Blush: shop-links.co/...
Illamasqua Cream Blush: shop-links.co/...
ILIA Color Haze: shop-links.co/...
ILIA Multi-Stick: shop-links.co/...
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush: shop-links.co/...
Kosas Cream Duos: shop-links.co/...
Lisa Eldridge Enlivening Blush: shop-links.co/...
LYS Beauty Satin Matte Cream Blush: shop-links.co/...
Makeup by Mario Blush Sticks: shop-links.co/...
Melt Cosmetics Cream Blushlights: shop-links.co/...
Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid: shop-links.co/...
Milani Cheek Kiss Cream: shop-links.co/...
Natasha Denona Puff Paint: shop-links.co/...
Patrick Ta Cream Duos: shop-links.co/...
Phytosurgence Skin Spark: shop-links.co/...
Rare Beauty Liquid Blushes: shop-links.co/...
Rare Beauty Cream Blushes: shop-links.co/...
Rituelle de Fille Nectar Blush: shop-links.co/...
Saie Beauty Dewy Blush: shop-links.co/...
Salt New York Lip & Cheek: bit.ly/2OvuWIs code (KACKIE30)
Thrive Causemetics Triple Threat Color Sticks: bit.ly/3jWrCDB
Tower 28 Beach Please: shop-links.co/...
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush: shop-links.co/...
Dedicated Reviews:
Makeup by Mario Blushes: • MAKEUP BY MARIO Cream ...
Kjaer Weis Cheek Collective: • NEW KJAER WEIS: The Ch...
Salt New York Lip & Cheek: • NEW SALT NEW YORK SUMM...
Lisa Eldridge Enlivening Blush: • LISA ELDRIDGE BLUSHES ...
Illamasqua: • So I tried ILLAMASQUA...
Westman Atelier: • NEW WESTMAN ATELIER TE...
Saie Dewy Blushes: • Okay fine I'll review ...
Phytosurgence: • INDIE BRANDS THAT BLEW...
Melt Cosmetics Cream Blushlights: • MELT COSMETICS CREAM B...
Danessa Myricks: • DANESSA MYRICKS AT SEP...
LYS Beauty: • LYS Beauty | Affordabl...
Tower 28: • NEW TOWER 28 BLUSHES |...
Rare Beauty: • The Rare Beauty Review...
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[@lindyb4509]

Adding some ✨ TIME STAMPS ✨ for my fellow Kackie and blush obsessed peeps. (I watched the video then wanted to watch her thoughts on certain brands but oof that was hard so this is for those wanting to reference back ). I highly recommend watching the full video because Kackie's genius of comparing shades and textures as she goes is irreplaceable. 2:17 Danessa Myicks nudist pallette 4:06 Patrick Ta 6:05 Melt cosmetics 7:50 chantecaille 9:00 tower 28 10:18 makeup by Mario 11:47 Daniel Sandler visual flush 12:55 ilia color haze 13:50 Lisa Eldridge 15:15 Saie beauty 16:30 Natasha Denona 17:40 Danessa Myicks vision flush 18:48 Westman Atelier 20:45 illamasqua 23:55 +42:50 phytosurgence 25:40 elf putty blush 27:30 milani cheek kiss cream 29:10 Daniel Sandler liquid watercolor 30:28 glossier cloud paint 32:04 em cosmetics color drops 33:27 Fenty 34:25 Thrive causemetics triple threat 36:00 lys 36:50 + 44:55 Kjaer Weis 37:49 rare beauty 39:47 Milani cheek kiss liquid 40:16 iconic London 41:00 flower beauty 41:54 rituelle de fille nectar blush 43:20 Danessa Myicks color fix 44:05 ilia multi-stick 45:47 kosas 47:18 salt new york

[@elzbthp67]

Thank you!!!

[@graymaza]

Thank you, you a saint!

[@Majmacd]

Thank you!!!!

[@frances4434]

Mvp

[@alinagrinseit]

you’re the best!!

[@camilaunay9425]

aaaand now i want Kackie to do this exact video for EVERY SINGLE PRODUCT CATEGORY. I DARE YOU. Also: please do it.

[@anabeladuarte5132]

The title just sings to me! It's an immediate like. I could do a Blush Bingo and keep a tally how many we have in common but that means I also have to count mine and we're not quite ready for that. 🤣

[@kristenlawless7284]

Blush Bingo 😂 I love it

[@hannahlapham4638]

I cannot tell you how much I love this kind of video 😭❤️❤️❤️ I love having these encyclopedic videos to come back to while shopping and seeing all the shades next to each other is great, and you have so much to say about every single item 😄

[@hannahlapham4638]

I think the only thing I would ask for future videos is maybe going from your least favorite to your favorite, that would help to just narrow down the best of the best

[@alpacaskeleton]

Kackie, I need you to know that even though I really don’t wear much blush, this entire video was a joy just to hear how passionate you are about color and formula nuances.

[@ShanrellsStash]

You have no idea how much I appreciate this video! I have been super into cream blush but I don’t want all the same shades and formulas. You comparing the formulas and shades all at once is immensely helpful, thank you!!

[@kackie]

Awesome!! Yay!

[@augustmoonrae5407]

50 minutes of blush!? Wow, Kackie!! Ooh the Westman Atelier blush shade I love is called Dou Dou! It’s a raspberry-ish but natural. It’s soooooo good.

[@jocelynel-fab5214]

Holy moley! ! I have 5 blushes, and 3 face palettes - no creams - and I have trouble picking one among them to wear on any given day. I would go nuts with the number of choices you have. Thank you for doing this.

[@KourttneyL]

I had 33 that I bought last year and got rid of so many.,.. 🙈👀 I was never a blush girl until last year 🥰

[@auds4340]

This might be the most informative, thorough video on KZbin. Thank you, Kackie! I wish I could nominate this for an award. Just incredibly thoughtful and easily one of the best videos I've ever seen on the platform

[@valeriesjourney17]

I appreciate how you educate with color theory application.

[@theprousteffect9717]

I love how well you know your blushes! Thank you for going into detail - I don't just want color swatches, I want to understand the nuances of the color, the formula, and the finish since those qualities change the way the product looks and performs. And knowing the dupeability of a shade is very helpful as well.

[@alikat8221]

YESSSS! The video we’ve been waiting for (just discovered I have close to 100 cream blushes too… and almost never wear makeup 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️).

[@ymahopkins]

A 50 MINUTE BLUSH VIDEO??! My dreams have been answered 😂

[@artchick07]

Please continue this series with cream. bronzers. It's hard finding cream bronzer swatches.

[@idasundholm963]

I couldn’t believe my eyes when I read the title.... amazing. Just amazing

[@lottimi4703]

I appreciate you making these kind of videos so much! They satisfy my itch to have an extensive knowledge of every cream blush on the market 😅 I kinda went on a cream blush craze last year after I ran out of my fave Glossier Dusk and have tried more than I like to admit in the meantime, but I just caved and ordered Dusk again because nothing really compares to it: the formula is so easy to put on, fuss free, long wearing and the shade is perfection and so hard to dupe in its nuance. That said, I looove the Daniel Sandler gel formula and wish he would come out with more shades! I‘ve also discovered that I can appreciate a lot of blush shades and formulas, but that still doesn‘t mean I‘m gonna reach for them on a daily basis

[@misslazybones]

I love blush and found this super helpful! Your extensive knowledge about them will assist me in selecting a few (rather than too many), thereby saving me quite a few dollaires!

[@katiesopuck3685]

I know you literally just put your ENTIRE blush collection on your face (and we thank you immensely for your work 🥵), but an amazingly resourceful video would be you showing us the most nuanced shades you have in your collection. Maybe actually applied individually to your face as blush. I am so tired of buying makeup that ends up looking the exact same as everything else I have in my collection. But I also want MORE BLUSH. More blush! Thanks again for this today! Such a lovely overview!

[@kimmcconnell3854]

Almost all of my blush purchases in the past few years have been directly influenced by you. Thank you!

[@pia1654]

I sooo love that you do swatches on your face - so much more helpful!

[@MorganWitteTaylor]

The thumbnail I've been waiting to see. Even more satisfying than expected!

[@k.nelson9043]

“And it SMELLS like vanilla” *happy dance* I am cackling at that bit 🤣 also, love this video! I’m committed to curating a ‘capsule wardrobe’ of makeup and skincare this year without any extras so I’m sticking with Westman Atelier for most things but this gave me ideas for when my current ones run out 😏🙌🏽

[@AnkV]

I was hoping at the end you will blend all them toghether in a huge watercolor

[@reinaequina6588]

Your authenticity is so beautiful and shines through, I can’t help but smile when I see your videos! 🤗 And your content is rockin! 😎 Thanks Kackie!

[@hanasong8296]

i just found your channel. i love how passionate you are about blush and how you actually pay attention to products thoughtfully. so many beautubers dont even think about what theyre putting on and just move onto the next product. nice to hear actual thoughts on products!! btw you sold me on the natasha denona puff paint. really excited to try it. glossier has been looking heavy on me lately and getting sick of always getting too much product on

[@cynthiabreault6891]

This is great timing for me because I recently discovered cream blushers. My first is Milk so I was surprised it didn’t even make your list.

[@karencorban607]

This brilliant video has been incredibly helpful for me being quite new to the cream/liquid blush game. Plus seeing actual live skin swatches just seals the deal here.Thank you so much for doing this 😊

[@leahgrantham9681]

That was a dream!! I ordered like 5 blushes by the end of this video 😂 but I’m so excited!! Thank you so much for taking the time to do this video!!

[@coridominguez6873]

I really enjoy your vibe in these videos always!

[@ecotique]

Ok, this is only the second video of yours that I’ve watched. But girl, you’ve got my attention! You’re so knowledgable and have a great personality. I’ll be binge watching your whole channel later!

[@ANURIMA_BARDHAN]

Hey Kackie..I loved the video and all the creamy goodness but would you mind doing a cream blush collection showing all the colours maybe even leave out the swatches for maybe 2022 because it is so much easier to see them together all in one place like the melt cream blushes and the other colours you didn't show in a certain brand formula?? Pretty please,I would be really grateful🌸❤

[@Waltergirl]

Truly a cream blush QUEEN 👑 can’t believe I missed this vid

[@jeanams07]

This was amazing! I would love to see you do a review of the Half Caked Candy Paint Lip and Cheek Tint!

[@CH84015]

World's best thumbnail !!!

[@kackie]

🤣

[@schnuspelconny]

I think this is the first time that more blush is not possible.😁 i love it. 😍 I prefer powder formulation ..... please a 2nd video with powder blush?!

[@xiaoranzhang5284]

I got all three of the Natasha Denona blushes after you recommending it. They are all so funkily good like you said! The deepest cherry color is such a good instant "fjord" and also works surprisingly well as a lip stain!

[@kackie]

Oooh now I must have them

[@waffleshouse]

Danessa Myrick is amazing!!! I have been using the color fix in shade latte so much. I love monochromatic looks so my method is to do my eyes first with a tiny dot and use what is left on my eyeshadow brush on my cheeks. I then use my makeup sponge to blend. I loved this video! I’m a semi-newbie to makeup and am looking for a nice berry. There are so many brands to choose from. I was leaning towards LYS but the Thrive on your nose looks so good.

[@juliewells4282]

Love the face swatches! Also, love your freckles!

[@Kammey]

I’m only 20 minutes in, but I would like to politely request a powder blush version before I forget lol I’ve been rewatching all the videos, kind of feeling like I’m going to buy too many Patrick Ta blushes at this point lol like, all the Patrick Ta plus divine rose🤣💸

[@glaciergang]

Yesss same! As soon as they are back in stock for sephora its a go!

[@leslieann4992]

Love love love these videos and watching you nerd out over color theory seriously has helped me so much plus the energy and excitement you put off always love watching you 🖤

[@justine3182]

Oh wow mango looks like wasp by rituel de fille!! I am torn which to try now!! Definitely feeling a yellow blush this autumn, not sure why

[@janettemolinari387]

Love that you create real content

[@denisedegroot61]

It’s a cream blush love- story I can relate to! 💕 I own a lot of the brands you were talking about. The ones that I have, that you didn’t mention are the ones from honest beauty, one from tarte (in shell - form), milk make up & nudestix. Really looking forward to that new picante shade by Allana to be available in Europe!

[@greenishbeauty6639]

Picante is amazing! It's been my favorite blush this summer!

[@sophieedelsohn9391]

Realistically, I know that I have literally no need for all of the blush. But while I was watching this video my Capricorn brain was making a list of how I could get all of them. So I started like writing things down on a time table of when I need them by. Because my Gemini moon was like BLUSH IS PRETTY!!!!

[@lindaf2795]

Thank you Kackie for the most amazing blush video ever🙌💗❤️🧡💜!

[@oliviakite]

Wow the dedication is real!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@AutumnC22]

What's your favorite fuchsia type shade? I am trying to find a talc free version of a shade like Laura mercier Sangria 👀

[@redheadedmandy]

I realize I am months late watching this video, but I feel compelled to BEG for a video on nuanced shades. Literally any product type, any price point, just the shades that make you go "oooooh!"

[@eryncollins5978]

I think I watch kackie too much when my baby turns toward phone recognizing her voice 🤣

[@melaniemunroe1010]

Thinking about all the cream blush I wanted to say that I love the Salt New York lilac blush and it’s the same color as my Fenty cream blush in cool berry! I buy all the lilac cool blush adjusters!

[@RachelDee]

I had no idea how good lilac/purple blush could look on my pale cool skin until I bought the Salt NY one. Ere Perez and Nudestix also recently released purpley shades.

[@melaniemunroe1010]

@@RachelDee what’s the nudesticks shade you have?

[@RachelDee]

@@melaniemunroe1010 wow, better late than never, I guess. I don't have it, but it's called Moodie Blu.

[@melaniemunroe1010]

@@RachelDee thanks!!

[@thejulietocean]

So so excited 😆

[@liftbakelove]

I finished this video only spending $25, and I feel pretty good about that 🤣

[@kackie]

Well done!

[@glaciergang]

Haha what did you choose?

[@liftbakelove]

@@glaciergang I have a review blog and realized that a ELF review would be great when hearing about the putty blushes so I grabbed a putty blush, putty bronzer, eyeshadow quad, hydrating concealer, and hydrating core balm for less than $25!

[@bluecookies4ever]

Thank you for this! Made my Monday!

[@DogGoneDayz]

Thanks girl for making this video! I actually had NO clue Natasha Denona had those puff paints but I just popped two colors into my online shopping bag for Sephora just now lol they look stunning! And I competely agree with the Kosas Blushes.. I so wanted to love them as I loved the colors esp. Tropic Equinox.. But everytime I applied them, I really didn't like the feel and wear of them :(

[@pycsrh01]

The cream blush queen!!! Can you please review the cream blushes by Half Caked? Xoxo

[@Verbsdescribeus]

that palette is amazing!!!

[@lilolailola]

Hi!! I have frisson and infatuate (illamasqua blushes) I use them with the 407 brush from real techniques. I take a little bit with the brush and I remove the excess product on my hand then I go to the face. Frisson is sooooo gorgeous. Love this video!

[@catethegreatbeauty]

YASSSSS I'm here for this! Cream blush is the besssssst makeup category!

[@marys9451]

My Patrick Ta duo blush comes today! I got She's so LA. I figured it would be good for summer. I may try the berry duo in the fall.

[@JustAnotherNo1]

The best tool to have with any Denessa Myricks products is a good stainless steel palette. It makes all the difference! Especially using her eye balms life saver! Honestly anything she makes. Especially since her stuff is multi use you can control the amount you can dab it out & you’ll have a much easier experience and you won’t waist product. You can do it on the hand but it will dry way faster than it being on a metal palette. The best purchase that complements her products! Go to Amazon they have cheep nice ones. It makes such a difference. My 1st Kosas blush order was legit stale stunk of crayons 🖍 After that I didn’t bother but I do love the concealer.

[@megl2562]

Best. Day. Ever. Breakfast and blush.

[@kaaays]

Komment for support because this is GOLD

[@RebekkaHay]

Excellent, I was hoping for a video like that🙌🏻 Can you maybe add time stamps to longer vids like this? Thank you 🤩

[@adileluna9329]

Can you please try the shade dreamer in the ilia muti sticks so you can retry the formula and just to try the color because i find it to be the perfect sunburnt color and i think it would look wonderful on your skin

[@Jacqueline_R]

Love that you are secure enough to swatch all over your pretty face💖

[@nkurdy288]

I really have all the “core” colors, I only really go for nuance now and days. That being said Bichette by Westman, and the Daniel Sandeler in orange gel r very curious looking (in a good way!). I would be interested to see u review new Armani cream blush, they seem to be nuanced shades (idk if they r cruelty free, apologies if they r!).

[@Eelsclimbs]

You look soo good in yellow!!

[@Stephanie_2272]

cream blush makes me sooooo happy ❤️❤️❤️

[@_ejabeauty]

I would LOVE to see this in cream bronzers/contours 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@elizabethjoslin156]

Love the vision flush liquids! I have those two shades and dig them!!

[@KBellaBeauty1]

I don’t like cream blush but I find this oddly satisfying.

[@angiec8784]

THANK YOU FOR THIS VIDEO!!!

[@thebeautyfromwithin7860]

I’m so excited!! Ugh I have 60+ and adding!! I love cream/liquid blushes 🥰

[@coreybeangreen]

this is my favourite video from you yet! Any chances you can give a comment about the Rituel de Fille inner glow créme blush in Delirium? I watched your review on it and wanted to know what u think now ☺️

[@kackie]

I mean they’re pretty straightforward. They are pretty, and the colors are interesting. I don’t have it anymore though so I don’t know.

[@roxannegorena7281]

Which are preferred for showing less texture. transparent or opaque creme blushes

[@StateofKait]

This video was fun as hell

[@rachelchristine9694]

Where does Tata Harper sit for you now? I've just about run out of my pot :((( and it's sooooo hard for me to get ahold of where I live, so I'm debating what to do now. Also, thanks for your commitment to blush!!! It's my fave makeup item, too.

[@radikaul]

Kackie! Where did you get your eyeglasses? 😍

[@cjaneg97]

I would love to see a video on your favourite cream blushes that aren't cream blushes.

[@katieturner3478]

I think bare minerals is cruelty free now? If so would love a video on them… they seem like an oldie but goodie brand?!?!?

[@jeanams07]

I would love to know if you have tried the Ciate Dewy Blush. If not, I think it would be a great one to review.

[@zariifahasan2396]

Loved this video so much! I looove blush a lot. But I ... don't have any cream blush right now😓. I'm thinking about buying some. Honestly , I don't really care about unique shade range cause, I don't even have basic cream blushes to begin with. I wanna have a blush that mimics my natural blush shade. Kinda like a MCBB cheek colour uk. And I've observed my face so many times that I clearly know my natural blysh shade. It is a reddish rosy pink kinda colour. Can you please suggest me a cream blush in that kinda shade? I have dry skin so I don't want my blush to feel drying. But I'm not a fan of how extremely dewy blushes look on the cheeks. I prefer a formula that sets down to a comfortable powdery finish. And also I'm super fair and don't like a whole lot of pigment. So something thats sheer, almost watercolour as you usually describe is my type of blush. Could you kindly recommend me a blush like this exact colour, finish and pigmentation? I'm sorry if I'm being annoying. I hope I'm not. I love your videos. Please keep them coming🤗💖💖

[@TheJalebe73]

Shades aside, which formula is the most foolproof and long lasting? (If you wanted to look fabulous all day)

[@kackie]

I think the Patrick Ta because you can layer the powder and creme. That makes it super long wearing.

[@TheJalebe73]

@@kackie thank you!!

[@rachelmarch1125]

The Westman Atelier shade you’d like better is Dou Dou. It’s not quite as deep as a fjords berry but it’s in that family of flattering berry.

[@sophileh6185]

Ok plz help. At 38:59 and 39:01 there’s like a jump skip and in that time you get a blush color that touches the left side of your mouth. Did you mix what was on your face or add something else? Cuz THAT COLOR. I need to know!!

[@justine3182]

I'm sitting here like... Adam Sandler has blushes? 😂😂 my brain apparently has problems with the name Daniel today

[@PlugInKali]

I have finally purchased Bread n Butter from Danessa Myricks and I wanted to say that it is NOT a dupe for Petal from Westman Atelier. Bread n Butter is considerably warmer than Petal. Danessa's formula is indeed lovely, but it is also much more pigmented.

[@AlexGarcia-tv5xf]

CAN YOU PLEASE REVIEW MANGO PEOPLE COSMETICS, THAT HAVE ALL CREAM PRODUCTS AND WANT TO KNOW YOUR OPINION

[@francilg]

QUESTION: Your recs for long lasting blushes for wear over bare skin (ie moisturizer/spf but no complexion products)

[@Gorditavont33se]

I am literally three months late to this video but I have to share that when you said the blush lights from melt are orangey, I thought for at least 30 seconds that you said Warren G.

[@dorotamaderak3811]

I actually want to see you in red colored blush like Westman Atelier. Seriously.

[@dorotamaderak3811]

yes stamped with Ilamasqua fuchsia blush. That was truly a watercolor.

[@SaucerJess]

This was fucking amazing. Well done 💙

[@alicia8263]

I’m gonna need to know where the new Armani neo nude melting cream blushes land in here! (And Have you ever tried the Shiseido?)

[@kackie]

Neither is cruelty free!

[@meganjohnson2246]

You deserve a goddamn trophy!

[@kackie]

AW 🥰

[@blissmartin1401]

Is this your natural hair color? It is looking so pretty

[@vanessalamontagne4443]

The milani look so nice but I still have not seen them at Walmart or shoppers/jean coutu

[@graymaza]

So which ones the best?

[@kackie]

I mean my current fave is Patrick Ta

[@missysuddeth9704]

I want them all! 🤣🤣

[@justine3182]

Hold up Kackie, are you in Canada??

[@vittoriahelzer8438]

Where are the Lisa Eldridge ones?

[@carolinek2446]

She did one