I've always had trouble finding a blush that truly lasts all day. The closest I've come was Tarte's 12-hour blush which lasted 6 hours at best, and was far too glittery for my taste. I picked up a few NYX cream blushes while they were on sale, and even though they are a quarter of the price of the Tarte blushes they are 10x better! They last longer than any blush I've ever tried, and most of the colors are completely matte. This gives a very natural looking flush to your cheeks.
The one con to NYX blushes is that the color they show on the website isn't even close to the actual color. On my screen this color looks very orange, and not all that attractive. In reality its a nice beautiful warm pink that truly deserves its name. It is the most natural looking blush I own.
Application tip - Having never used a cream blush before at first I had a difficult time getting an even application using my fingers. I did a bit of googling and found that many people recommended using a stippling brush. I purchased a cheap $3 brush from E.L.F. and it works fantastically! I dab the very tips in the blush and pat on the apples of my cheeks, layering a few times to get the color I want. This results in the most natural looking finish.
Overall I definitely recommend this blush if you're looking for a long-lasting matte blush.
UPDATE - Four years later and I still highly recommend this blush. They've ironed out the swatch issue and now the colors on the website are a much closer match the the actual blush color. I've tried a few other blushes over the past few years, but somehow always make my way back to these NYX cream blushes.
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This Item  NYX Professional Makeup Cream Blush, Tea Rose, 0.12-Ounce |  |  |  |  |  | |
| Price | — | $9.47 | $9.47 | -5% $18.99 List: $19.99 | $7.00 | -26% $10.36 List: $14.00 |
| Delivery | — | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25 | Get it as soon as Thursday, Apr 25 |
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| Sold By | — | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
| finish type | Sheer | Natural | Cream | Sheer | Matte | Natural |
| form | Cream | Cream | Cream | Cream | Powder | Pencil |
| coverage | Sheer | Medium | Medium | Medium | Buildable | Light |
| skin tone | — | All | All | Tan | All | All |
| weight | 0.12 ounces | 0.4 ounces | 0.04 pounds | 0.07 pounds | 22.7 grams | 15.08 grams |
| skin type | — | Oily | All | Sensitive | Normal | All |
| material feature | — | Cruelty Free, Vegan | Vegan | Paraben Free, Cruelty Free, Vegan | Paraben Free | Cruelty Free, Vegan |
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I'm Tickled
I can't say enough good things about this blush! I was hesitant to get a cream blush at first because I have oily skin and wasn't sure how well it would work for me. That said, on me, some powder blushes can highlight the pores on my cheeks, which isn't a look I want to go for - so I decided to give this a try.Pros: There's something about the texture that still feels ever so slightly like a powder, but it applies so smoothly and flawlessly.The color - I got Tickled, if the title of this review wasn't obvious enough ;) - is so, so amazing. It's a deep, corally pink color with slight golden, glowy highlights. I'm obsessed with it.It is very highly pigmented, so it will last a long time and you'll get your money's worth, even though it wasn't expensive to begin with.Even with oily skin and this being a cream blush, the color lasted for hours on me, which is always a good thing.Cons: Nothing.I want more, and will definitely be getting more. Highly recommend. As treats for yourself, birthday presents, stocking stuffers, you name it!
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Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2015
I can't say enough good things about this blush! I was hesitant to get a cream blush at first because I have oily skin and wasn't sure how well it would work for me. That said, on me, some powder blushes can highlight the pores on my cheeks, which isn't a look I want to go for - so I decided to give this a try.
Pros: There's something about the texture that still feels ever so slightly like a powder, but it applies so smoothly and flawlessly.
The color - I got Tickled, if the title of this review wasn't obvious enough ;) - is so, so amazing. It's a deep, corally pink color with slight golden, glowy highlights. I'm obsessed with it.
It is very highly pigmented, so it will last a long time and you'll get your money's worth, even though it wasn't expensive to begin with.
Even with oily skin and this being a cream blush, the color lasted for hours on me, which is always a good thing.
Cons: Nothing.
I want more, and will definitely be getting more. Highly recommend. As treats for yourself, birthday presents, stocking stuffers, you name it!
Pros: There's something about the texture that still feels ever so slightly like a powder, but it applies so smoothly and flawlessly.
The color - I got Tickled, if the title of this review wasn't obvious enough ;) - is so, so amazing. It's a deep, corally pink color with slight golden, glowy highlights. I'm obsessed with it.
It is very highly pigmented, so it will last a long time and you'll get your money's worth, even though it wasn't expensive to begin with.
Even with oily skin and this being a cream blush, the color lasted for hours on me, which is always a good thing.
Cons: Nothing.
I want more, and will definitely be getting more. Highly recommend. As treats for yourself, birthday presents, stocking stuffers, you name it!
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Emilia P Velea
Nice
Reviewed in Canada on March 8, 2019Color: OrangeSize: 0.12 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Kathleen
Touch of class.!
Reviewed in Canada on August 17, 2018Color: Hot PinkSize: 0.12 Ounce (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Rachel
Great product!
Reviewed in Canada on April 15, 2017Color: GlowSize: 1 Count (Pack of 1)Verified Purchase
Gabriele T.
Tolle Farbe und günstiges Produkt.
Reviewed in Germany on December 4, 2017
