8 powder blush picks that promise long-lasting wear

The perfect toppers for cream-based blushes

When it comes to blush, the obsession with it is real. From ombré blush to purple-hued cheeks, blush contouring to sunset blush, there are umpteen such trends to experiment with. Of course, you could also stick to the classic sunkissed look. However, a blush that promises long-lasting wear is vital to ace these trends. The hack? Layering a soft, lightweight powder blush on top of your cream-based blush to lock the pigment sublimely. We list some of the best powder blush picks for cheeks to look naturally flushed.

Prisme Libre Blush, Givenchy Beauty

Loose powder meets a blush quad in this bestseller from Givenchy Beauty. Available in six colour families to suit an array of skin tones, this is one of the best powder blush formulas, for it dissipates into the skin seamlessly, leaving behind a soft finish, courtesy of kaolin clay. It also contains vitamin E, glycerin, and peony extracts to keep the skin fresh and hydrated. 

Soft Pinch Luminous Powder Blush, Rare Beauty

Rare Beauty’s latest powder blush drop combines the brand’s two award-winning products—Soft Pinch Liquid Blush and Positive Light Silky Touch Highlighter. Dewy, buttery, and pigmented, these blushes feel weightless (despite the shimmer) and can be built to your liking. You can expect a balanced veil of glow and colour sans any chunky glitter or patchy application with this all-new highlighter-powder blush hybrid. 

Pro Tip: Swipe the same blush on your eyelids for a sunkissed, monotone make-up look.

Cloud Crush Blush, Too Faced

A powder blush that mattifies, blurs (pores) and lasts all day long? Those with oily skin, this is the powder blush of your dreams. Too Faced’s latest blushes—available in both matte and shimmer finishes—feature kaolin clay, vitamin A, glycerin, and Iris Florentina Root extracts that keep the skin hydrated, smooth, and fresh-looking. That all the shades are brown skin-friendly is a bonus.

Powder Blush, NARS

Available in more than 20 shades, this award-winning powder blush from NARS has secured a cult status over the years. Used by the likes of Emma Stone, Kim Kardashian, and Meghan Markle, NARS’ blush line-up features a mix of matte and golden-tinged blushes to suit every complexion under the sun. The blush renders a silky-smooth finish that promises long wear. 

Rose Silky Blush Powder, Hermès 

Blush up like no one’s watching because this weightless, comfortable and skin-friendly powder blush from Hermès allows for endlessly layering the product. Infused with vitamin E and white mulberry extract, it keeps the skin soft, radiant, even-toned, and hydrated. 

Blush Trio, Jason Wu Beauty

When you’re on the go, swap your blush singles for this handy palette that features three gradient powder blush shades to create endless looks—from sunkissed to ombré blush and many more. Free of toxins, these powder blushes are packed with pigment, offering an opaque, one-swipe colour pay-off. While the formulation is blendable, it’s best to use a dense, fluffy blush brush to diffuse the pigment evenly.

Pillow Talk Beautifying Face Palette, Charlotte Tilbury

This face palette is a do-it-all solution for your base and eye make-up with complementary shades of powder blushes and highlighters. Featuring a buttery-soft formula and a silky texture, and ingredients such as glycerin, pearl filter, and vitamin E, make this palette an investment that will last you for a long time. 

Major Headlines Double-Take Powder Blush, Patrick Ta

Trust make-up artist Patrick Ta to introduce unique techniques such as reverse blush with products from his eponymous make-up line. This blush duo comes with a powder- and cream-based blush, and the make-up expert recommends going in with powder first, followed by the cream-based blush. As far as the product is concerned, it’s effortless to apply and blend, impressively pigmented, and doesn’t look like a heavy layer on the skin.

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