In four punchy shades, Elizabeth Arden's cushion blush is formulated with hyaluronic acid and fruit extracts to leave skin hydrated and plump. It also has a cooling effect on contact with skin, a refreshing little novelty in hot weather. Sure, you could wear this blush year-round -- but we think these bright, juicy colors are best for spring and summer. If you like the lightweight feel of Cloud Paint, you'll love this light, refreshing gel.
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Milk Makeup's irresistible packaging and cool-girl marketing have a lot in common with Glossier's. (Milkmakeup.com orders include stickers, natch.) But Milk's makeup stands apart from Glossier's in two key ways: everything is insanely easy to apply and formulated for hydration. Milk Blush Oil is made with four moisturizing, antioxidant-filled plant oils -- orange peel, sunflower, grape seed and lavender -- and comes in a simple-to-use, roller-ball pen. Not only does this sheer blush go on like a dream, it gives cheeks a nice dose of moisture and doesn't emphasize flaky patches the way most cream blushes do.
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The pigmentation of Benefit's liquid blush, inspired by the brand's best-selling Dandelion powder blush, is phenomenal, so you need just the teeniest dot for a flush that lasts all day long. And the adorable, retro-chic bottle holds an entire ounce of product for just $28. Translation: Not only will this blush last forever, ounce for ounce, it's way less expensive than Glossier's Cloud Paint. Try Dandelion Dew if you're a fan of cream blush; the powder-pink pigment is much more opaque than the product's name suggests.
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It's hard to imagine a cuter beauty product than Guerlain's lip and cheek stain. With its fluorescent pink bottle and stylized cap, this thing is beauty product porn. While the gel is just as screamingly neon as its packaging would indicate, it's so sheer and natural-looking on skin that no one would know you're wearing makeup. All it takes is a few quick swipes to impart lips and cheeks with a pretty, feminine glow.
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In eight shades ranging from beige-pink to plummy purple, Becca's lip and cheek stains suit a variety of skin tones, particularly deep complexions. The tint's creamy, satin texture make it just as easily blendable as Glossier's blush. And each shade is scented like the fruit it's named for (e.g. Grapefruit, Dragonfruit, Lychee) -- a nice feature, considering most lip/cheek products taste like a weird potpourri of chemicals.
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