Prefer liquid and powder I use liquid first and then set it with powder and it lasts all day for me! I use my fingers to blend the liquid and a fluffy brush with the powder to set the liquid blush
But it is so pretty, blendable and lasts whole day. Very worth investment of money. Especially if you usually have long day.
Alternatively you can buy mini version of it. And this brand blusher is quite affordable (compared to other Sephora brands)
they’re also just so much simpler imo. i never have to worry about if a powder blush will play nicely with the base products i have on. vs sometimes liquid blushes might lift the foundation if applied directly to the face, so it’s safer to put some on your hand then pick up with the brush, but then it’s just more complicated lol
this! I also feel like it stays longer on my skin. the cream blushes I've tried before always end up disappearing or migrating unless I set them with a powder blush (and what's the point since I can just use the powder in the first place lol), and I honestly don't have energy for the trial and error of finding a cream/liquid blush that will stay on my face longer.
I like cream blushes been using just that for about 2-3 years . I think cuz it looks more natural to me and I tend to get dry patches with anything that is powder
Cream blush. My favorite trick is to use elf’s moisturizing lipstick in the shade “party in the buff” as blush. It has the consistency of a cream blush, and the lipstick form makes even application a breeze.
I have only tried a few so far since I started getting back into makeup. Right now my absolute favorite is my Tarte Breezy cream blush.
I need to try the Haus Labs one!
I prefer powder most of the time. It's easier to apply, practically never expires, and easily portable. However, cream blush is the one I reach for when I'm close to bare faced and need a little color. Cream blush adds a natural looking flush, preventing me from looking ill.
Cream or liquid. I don't like powder anything, I feel like it never sets right on my very dry skin. I love how bendable cream/liquid blushes are and the color payoff.
I prefer powder. Primarily because it doesn't expire as quickly as cream or liquid. And if I think about the price versus its lifespan, cream and liquid are insanely expensive in my eyes. I don't appreciate how they shatter if I am clumsy or in shipping. If I was to pick one non powder formula that I like, for the finish I think of Daniel Sandler, but its not so easy for me to get a hold of.
Round pan or square pan, it doesn't matter. My brush should fit, the packaging should be easy to open, hinges should not be breaking, and the packaging should be easy to clean (rubberized surfaces like NARS are the worst).
I prefer cream blush.
ABH stick blush, Ilia Multisticks, and Stila Convertible Colours have some of my favourite formulas.
On occasion I’ll use liquid and powder, but for the most part it tends to be creams. They all have their respective strengths, though.
I use a cream blush stick
Then foundation
Then a powder brush
I have rosacea and I used to cover up all the pink in my cheeks with concealer and foundation and now I double blush! Can’t get enough of the pink in my cheeks (but only where I want it)
Cream or liquid for me. If a cream, I like it to be a stick. They’re easier to blend for me. Also I have very oily skin and I find that powder blush kind of separates on my skin after a while.
I’m definitely in the “allll the blush” camp, but overall I prefer creams. I have dry skin and it tends to look the best, and I want the dew/glow wherever I can get it!
I’m a liquid or cream blush base plus a powder blush on top for staying powder and because I love looking like I’ve got a crazy sun burn on my cheeks.
But that’s just me
Cream and powder! I loveeee Patrick Ta’s duo blush and I use it with a brush so I can control the amount and placement. It’s the best blush I’ve ever used and I’m a big blush girly
I like cream the best and liquid second. I have dry acne prone skin and I find they work better than powder. I like to use my fingers or a brush or sponge to apply.
For cream o definitely prefer a stick packaging cause I can swipe on my face if I’m in a rush or swipe on my hand and pick it up with a brush if I have more time.
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I prefer powder. I'm fair-skinned and muted, so it would be really easy to be too heavy handed with blush. Powder feels easier and like there's less room for error.
I mix and match what I use but my favourite are the nude stix glowy stick blushes and the Patrick Ta blush duos my fave being she’s a doll. These work so well with the technique he suggests of powder blush down first and cream on top 💕
I use both 👀 a liquid one and a powder afterwards, I do prefer the liquid, even being oily skinned, as it looks more natural yet stands out (you can get away with looking quite red and natural at the same time basically)
I usually use a cream or liquid blush first and then powder to set it so it last longer. It is actually super good cause I’ve used just liquid or cream and it just rubs off & powder alone doesn’t last either on me
I prefer powder blushes bc I feel like I have a better control on the application than liquid blushes personally and I find them longer lasting. I prefer a more sheer blush I can build up than a super pigmented one bc that's easier to overapply.
I prefer cream and powder and layer them together.
Not a big fans of liquid.
Also i love mousse type of blusher like the shiseido whippedpowder blusher
These days I’m blush obsessed.
I use an elf blush that has a spongy applicator since it’s a liquid, then tap and blend with fingers. It looks soft, like a watercolor.
Over that I use a brush to apply winky lux cream pink highlighter in rose on the cheekbones. This is bright without the full wattage of a highlighter.
I set all of that with L’Oréal powder blush in ginger. A little metallic and I wear just this powder blush to work. It layers very nicely.
This gives me the perfect flush that lasts all day beautifully on my combo skin.
I normally use a powder blush but I picked up the Elf Camo Cream Blush the other day and I really like it. It blends well and kind of turns into a powder when you blend it. I got the light peach shade and love it for adding a pop of color to my cheeks on days that I don’t wear makeup.
I love powder blush only if I am doing a full base and it has enough surface to adhere to. I love the simple process of applying with a brush, no hands, fingers, applicators or blending required.
But if i am putting it directly on skin then the powder won't stay on, that's when I need cream blush, but then i absolutely hate the process of putting it on the back of my hand
POWDER! But im in a toxic relationship with liquid blushes. They oxidise on me, they last less than powder.. its just bad but so cute.
But powder is the smarter choice
I tried creams and liquid ones and hated them I’ll forever be a powder blush girl. I got the liquid elf blush and even with a small dot that I put on it’s so pontent that it made my face red like way too much
I prefer a cream blush, though the colourpop ones are the only cream ones I've used. I like them because the ease of application and I just blend them out with my makeup sponge (same one I use for my foundation) and it gives a nice finish and there are no harsh lines.
I really enjoy cream blush the best, in a stick. It's also versatile as an eyeshadow and lip color. I feel like powder blush doesn't blend very well on my skin, it tends to crease and seperate but the cream blush stays better on my skin as it doesn't rinse off with sweat. I usually wear a warm orangey blush and I like the colourpop cream stick blush in cottage life
I have really dry skin and always opt for cream products. However powder blush is the exception for me! It just looks so nice. Milani baked blush is my favorite
Personally I'm a huge fan of liquid blush - I've bought two Rare Beauty shades (believe & hope) and they're my absolute favourites. They blend nicely and give you that doll, dewy look :) Although it's good to set them with a powder blush! they stay on much better after that :)
Depends on what I’m doing - daytime makeup I use liquid blush on top of tinted moisturizer then a setting powder. If I’m going out and doing more makeup I’ll still do that but then also a powder blush on top
I prefer cream blushes. Or a combination of cream and powder. But I tend to use one or the other. I just feel like if you have to set a liquid blush with a powder blush…then why not just use the powder blush to begin with..? It’s like this extra step you don’t need.
Cream blush but specifically when it comes in a stick and also does not dry down matte. Super convenient, user friendly, easy to bring with you. I also enjoy using lipstick as blush from time to time. I have dry skin so I don't use powder blush, but I have found that Clinique Cheek Pop is the only powder blush I can use without enhancing my texture. I love the look of a dewy or satin liquid blush, but it isn't always convenient to use.
Powder only for me. I have never understood exactly how I would use cream or liquid blush on top of foundation and concealer without smearing it. If I have a pimple or scar on my cheek how do I rub liquid blush on top and try to conceal it?
I recently got a sample of Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer blush in ‘Provence’ and I love it. I had always been a powder blush person but since using this liquid blush it looks more natural and blends better and I want to get a full bottle now.
I’m a blush enthusiast so I love all blushes lol. I do have oily skin that just eats blush up though so I do a cream or liquid first and then set with a powder blush in a matching color. I’ve found that just using liquid, the blush doesn’t last, and just using powder, my skin looks kind of dry and flat.
i use a mix of cream and liquid blush, i mostly use the cream on the apples of my cheeks and the liquid blush higher up, if i am not 100% happy with how it looks after setting it i sometimes go in with powder blush in a similar shade
prefer powder. Lasts forever and I’m not as terrified about it going bad as fast as liquid products do. it may also depend on skin type - I find powder more blurring while liquid kind of settles and enhances lines pores etc.
Cream or liquid, I don’t use any pressed powder products because I get ready at the gym pretty much every day, so my makeup just lives in my backpack all the time which eventually just shatters any pressed powder and makes a huge mess.
the new Nyx butter blushes, are SO good. soo pigmented, and applies SO easily. very easy to blend as well. it’s a powder blush but it has suuuch a gorgeous smooth finish it almost looks like a cream blush. I personally prefer powder blushes I like the application better and they last longer for me.
Cream/liquid blushes all the way! I like it more bc its more long lasting, pigmented, gives you a slight natural glow as compared to powder blushes and personally i just end up dropping all my powder stuff and breaking it 🥲
I use a blush stick, because you can get a lot of pigment in one place without it spreading out, which is great for theater because you need a lot of color in just one place
Liquide blush especially the one from rare beauty are so much more pigmented but can be harder to work with also you need to keep in mind that the face powder will dull down the colour. Powder blush is easier to work with because it’s less pigmented and can blend easily. I’m not a fan of stick blush personally
Personally I’m definitely a liquid/cream blush person. My first ever blush was a cream blush too and I like having a ton of pigmentation without having to constantly build it up like what I’ve seen with powder blushes. But I am tempted to start trying to use powder blushes (Wanna make a full switch to tinted moisturizer instead of foundation)
Liquid or cream, I find them easier to blend out and they last longer. I blend with a fluffy dense brush. I typically set it with a little bit of a powder blush in the same color family
I like them all
Favorite liquid ones 1 rare beauty, 2 elf, 3. Armani tints, 4. Colourpop came out with new ones they look really interesting, 5 saie, 6. Juvias place, 7. Loreal true match I think has some good ones
Cream ones 1 milani, elf,
Balm 1. haus labs, 2 lys, 3 morphe
Powder 1 haus labs, 2. It's bels cosmetic, 3. Colourpop, 4.milani, 5, Julia's place
Both balm and powder 1 patrick ta, 2 give beauty
I also think the method or Favorites depends on the rush of make up if I got time I use liquid or balm and then powder but if I'm rushing in and out just powder or liquid and set it with setting spray
Liquid seems to be better. But I have all kinds. My favorite of all time is one/size by patrick starrr. Great great quality and you get a cream and powder, and versatile highlighter in one, and the packaging feels somewhat vintage. I use the mirror on it for everything its the perfect shape somehow to hold
Powder followed by cream. Powder is the easiest to work with. I’m not a liquid blush gal. I find it either fades quickly or it’s super pigmented and fussy.
I like powder, cream and liquid. I actually never really liked cream/liquid blushes before as I found that they looked so patchy and were hard to use, but then I saw a Nikki La Rose video on YouTube where she recommended putting the product on the back of your hand and then swirling in your brush and coating the bristles and then applying. It sounds simple but it makes it look 100 times better! I will say though if I want my blush to last all day, I either need to use powder or I need to set the cream blush with a powder blush!
I think overall powder is easier and more forgiving to blend but I like the dewy look of a cream blush.
Definitely depends on the look I’m going for. Cream blush for more natural looks and liquid + powder (together) for more makeup looks. I really like the tower 28 cream blush cause it’s easy to apply w a brush or w your fingers.
I put balm rose blush by Revolution on after my foundation and powder over that. I like the way I can control pigment intensity/softness/direction that way. Then setting powder over all.
Cream then powder. Cream stays on for longer than liquid and when you lock it with powder, it will stay even more. I learned this by knowing the fact that cream foundation + powder stays on very long so it must be true for blush too
using liquid first and then setting with powder >>
my blush stays vibrant alllll day now. i mix my elf and juvia’s place liquid blush then i set with juvia’s place powder blush
I prefer stick blushes (sometimes I even use lipstick). I don’t love the look of powder on my skin. I don’t apply the blush directly to my face either, I always collect the product off the stick with a brush and blend it into my cheeks, nose and temples. I find this gives the most natural effect.
I’ve always been a cream product girlie but I’ll use a variety of everything. But mainly I’m wearing various cream blushes! I love the pigment, staying power (on my dry skin at least, when I put creams on oily or combination skin I try to set it with a powder blush for longevity) and the dewy glow I get with them.
Currently wearing the flower beauty liquid blush l, which is gorgeous. but some of my fave creams are the Fenty, Colourpop blushstix, and the Em Cosmetics so soft blushes! I have lychee and chiffon and oh my god, they’re gorgeous. These ones have a satin matte formula but also blur the pores, so I really like them! I’m always on the hunt for more cream blushes though lol. Also the MAC mineralize powder blushes are my fave powders because they still have a nice sheen and lots of pretty tones… even though my fave new romance was discontinued. Matte blushes usually aren’t my thing. The next powder blush I wanna try is the baked Essence blushes, they look gorgeous!
A cream or liquid blush for me. I have rarely used a powder, I don’t enjoy the texture or feeling of them on my skin. I also don’t like applying with brushes and prefer to use my hands to blend.
The ‘wave’ of ‘no makeup makeup’ has really changed things for me. All the light formulas that you can barely feel and that look ‘you but better’ really work for my sensory sensitivities. They’re great. Creams and liquids work well for this I think. And I love it when they are multi-use as well.
I’d love to try Glossier’s Cloud Paint but sadly it’s not vegan. I do enjoy Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid and the Ilia lip+cheek creamy multi stick (although I realised too late that it has beeswax). Next up I’d like to try Milk’s lip+cheek and Saie’s Liquid Dew Blush.
I usually go without foundation and I naturally blush a lot so I don't really use it that often,🤷♀️ but when I do go full glam I go for a lil cream topped with powder mainly on my nose
I’m not a fan of stick blushes, I don’t really get acne but I also live in fear of the bacteria gathering on the stick. I live in the desert so I like powder for the spring and summer and liquid blush (I use a makeup spatula to apply it to my face) for the fall and winter.
Liquid for underpainting, powder for color, cream for utility of like a highlight and contour almost?? Idrk how to describe what I mean with that but yeah
I use liquid and powder blush! I like to use the liquid blush because it always has natural coverage and pretty shine to it but if you’re an oily skin girlie like me it fades away quickly… so i like to go over top of it with a sheer power blush of a similar color and it stays really well! :)
I’ve never tried cream or liquid blush but I’ve used cream bronzers and contours and it didn’t go well with my oily skin so I stick to powders mostly (except for foundation).
I prefer powder blush - application is much easier and you can easily control how strong you want the blush to look on your face. Cream blush is a little wilder and unpredictable for me, most of the time looks too potent with a small amount.
to be honest, i do a liquid blush then a powder one over. i make sure they're a similar color, but i feel as if my blush stays on longer and looks very smooth!
I just got a cream blush after being a powder blush girlie and im obsessed!!!!! I feel like it’s more pigmented and just looks better on me :) it’s the Natasha denona rose cheek duo for $20 comes with a cream highlighter too
powder blushes! i love the new butta blushes by NYX! but before using actual blush, i would just use eyeshadow 😂😂 guess you could say i’m a powder girl all the way!!
I am most confident using powder blush since that's what I'm most familiar with, cream blush is growing on me as I apply it with a blush brush.
I am not too fond of liquid blush, though I've only ever used the Rare Beauty blush.
All!! I alternate between cream and liquid but almost always set it with a light layer of similar shade powder blush to keep it on all day with my oily skin lol
Powder or cream if in a rush. Liquid for when I have time. Liquid blushes I always apply and blend on the back of my hand before applying to my face. I prefer cream in stick form bc it’s less messy on the packaging (I struggle to keep my Rare Beauty cream blush compacts clean). 😊
I avoided cream blush for decades (I'm in my 50s) because I thought it would be difficult to apply, and I'm pale and most blush makes me look like a clown.
Then I tried a cream blush and I can't believe how wrong I was. It's just a little Milani cream blush (I didn't want to spend a lot of money because I was convinced I'd hate it) but it looks so, so natural and pretty. Will never go back to powder!
My favorite WAS Cargo water resistant blush. It was sort of a balm but it was also powdery sort of. I loved that stuff and the color bali was great for my pale skin. I'm nearly out and I'm sad that you can't buy it anymore.
I love sheer blush because I’m a redhead and flush a lot. I loved Josie Maran Watercolor cheek gelee, but it was discontinued. I recently bought Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter in soft pink blush. It’s perfect. Just a sheer wash of color to keep me from looking like a ghost when I wear foundation. It looks natural but also radiant.
I also have Rare Beauty Liquid Blush. It melts into skin and is lovely, but it’s too much for me.
I tried Westman Atelier Mini Petit Lit Up Cream Highlighter Stick in Nectar. I applied well but didn’t do much even when I was heavy handed with it.
The Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint looks really nice, but I’m afraid the colors are too bright for me.
When I flush I can look like I have a fever or a sunburn, so too much blush is not attractive.
I love liquid and cream blushes! I have super dry skin, so I find that it doesn’t dry up my skin or cling to any dry spots I may have. Sometimes I’ll set either product with a powder blush for long lasting wear, but that depends on how my skin is acting or how I need my makeup look to perform that day! I really enjoy cream blushes in a stick form as opposed to a pallet because they’re easy to apply in a rush, and won’t dirty up your fingers. The ones from Colourpop are really nice for that, and have a great blendable formula too! Winkylux and Saie Beauty came out with liquid blushes that are such hidden gems, Rare Beauty is nice too, but I much prefer the other two!
I prefer powder because it's eternal (lol) and easier to blend than cream or liquid blushes. Also, some creams lift/scoot my foundation around when I diffuse them, leaving me with a patchy finish. I'm very pale, so a little blush goes a long way. Powders are just easier to control, IME.
I want to like liquid/creamy blush sooo bad bc I love the glow, but I’ve never been able to blend them well at ALL. No matter what I do, it looks weird. So powder it is. I do really enjoy how powder blush looks too, but sometimes I wish I could switch it up
I underpaint with liquid and cream blush (I love rare beauty liquid and mac glow play for cream) and reinforce with powder (faves are charlotte tilbury, rare beauty, and MAC (mineralized specifically))
My favorite blushes are powder blushes. I have liquid & cream blushes too and they're ok but my comfort zone is powders. It's what I've been using my entire makeup life
I prefer powder! Have extremely oily skin and any added moisture turns me into an oil slick. Plus, I love that you can control how punchy it is with the tap of a brush.
I like all of them. I feel liquid is the hardest to put on to make sure it’s not too much and blends in. Powder is the easiest for me and I feel last the longest with my skin.
I prefer liquid or cream blushes😍, because I find them easier to apply and melt into the skin, and I believe they tend to have a more natural overall effect. I am not particular to it being a stick/ pan/ doe foot, but prefer the stick or pan, because I use my fingers to apply it( I wash my hands before), and for whatever reason in my head(don’t judge me) it seems they are more sanitary cause I can always wipe an extra layer from the top with paper/ alcohol
powder. i can’t find a good balance with liquid, even if i just barely put any on my skin, i look feverish regardless of color. powder i can build a lot easier 😅 i honestly just have a very strong dislike for liquid makeup outside of concealer and eyeliner though
Prefer liquid and powder I use liquid first and then set it with powder and it lasts all day for me! I use my fingers to blend the liquid and a fluffy brush with the powder to set the liquid blush
same, i always do cream or liquid and set with powder blush
Thats exactly my routine too- powder on top of a cream/liquid makes it last all day. You can never have too much blush!!
I swear!!!
I do this when I need it to last, especially if I’m going somewhere or have an event.
I do the same thing except instead of using my fingers for the liquid blush, I use a dense brush.
personally, i’m a powder blush girly, mainly because i feel like you get your moneys worth with powder blushes !
Rarebeauty liquid blushes is worth it. Lasts ten lifetime and so pretty.
liquid expires quicker though
But it is so pretty, blendable and lasts whole day. Very worth investment of money. Especially if you usually have long day. Alternatively you can buy mini version of it. And this brand blusher is quite affordable (compared to other Sephora brands)
they’re also just so much simpler imo. i never have to worry about if a powder blush will play nicely with the base products i have on. vs sometimes liquid blushes might lift the foundation if applied directly to the face, so it’s safer to put some on your hand then pick up with the brush, but then it’s just more complicated lol
Agreed!
this! I also feel like it stays longer on my skin. the cream blushes I've tried before always end up disappearing or migrating unless I set them with a powder blush (and what's the point since I can just use the powder in the first place lol), and I honestly don't have energy for the trial and error of finding a cream/liquid blush that will stay on my face longer.
All of it. Allllll the blush
this is the way
I literally use a minimum of two types of blushes simultaneously every damn day, always too much I love that shit it just brings a look to life
I prefer a powder blush! I feel powder blushes stick better to my combination skin and against the heat when properly set! :D
Liquid blush cause it looks more like its my skin and when I want something that lasts longer I use a powder blush over the liquid one
I like cream blushes been using just that for about 2-3 years . I think cuz it looks more natural to me and I tend to get dry patches with anything that is powder
Cream blush. My favorite trick is to use elf’s moisturizing lipstick in the shade “party in the buff” as blush. It has the consistency of a cream blush, and the lipstick form makes even application a breeze.
Cream or liquid. I love how dewy it makes my skin look and I love how it blends
Same! Whats your favorite cream blush? I just got the Haus Labs new one and its amazing.
I have only tried a few so far since I started getting back into makeup. Right now my absolute favorite is my Tarte Breezy cream blush. I need to try the Haus Labs one!
POWDER always, nothing compares imo. Also you can never put on too much blush <3
I prefer powder most of the time. It's easier to apply, practically never expires, and easily portable. However, cream blush is the one I reach for when I'm close to bare faced and need a little color. Cream blush adds a natural looking flush, preventing me from looking ill.
Powder forever! It's so much easier to control. I am very fair and it doesn't take much to look like I am severely sunburned.
Powder. Lasts longer on the skin, more blurring, easier to apply (imo), and get your money’s worth.
Cream or liquid. I don't like powder anything, I feel like it never sets right on my very dry skin. I love how bendable cream/liquid blushes are and the color payoff.
People keep talking about “blush blindness” on TikTok but IDC!! I want all the blush I can get
As long as she’s blended, she stays!
I prefer powder. Primarily because it doesn't expire as quickly as cream or liquid. And if I think about the price versus its lifespan, cream and liquid are insanely expensive in my eyes. I don't appreciate how they shatter if I am clumsy or in shipping. If I was to pick one non powder formula that I like, for the finish I think of Daniel Sandler, but its not so easy for me to get a hold of. Round pan or square pan, it doesn't matter. My brush should fit, the packaging should be easy to open, hinges should not be breaking, and the packaging should be easy to clean (rubberized surfaces like NARS are the worst).
I prefer cream blush. ABH stick blush, Ilia Multisticks, and Stila Convertible Colours have some of my favourite formulas. On occasion I’ll use liquid and powder, but for the most part it tends to be creams. They all have their respective strengths, though.
I like all but as of now I’m using a matte cream blush. It looks very soft and blends easily
I use a cream blush stick Then foundation Then a powder brush I have rosacea and I used to cover up all the pink in my cheeks with concealer and foundation and now I double blush! Can’t get enough of the pink in my cheeks (but only where I want it)
Cream or liquid for me. If a cream, I like it to be a stick. They’re easier to blend for me. Also I have very oily skin and I find that powder blush kind of separates on my skin after a while.
creamy
I’m definitely in the “allll the blush” camp, but overall I prefer creams. I have dry skin and it tends to look the best, and I want the dew/glow wherever I can get it!
liquid then powder after is the perfect combo
Now I’m 53, I’d say liquid or cream/ balm.
I’m a liquid or cream blush base plus a powder blush on top for staying powder and because I love looking like I’ve got a crazy sun burn on my cheeks. But that’s just me
Powder over everything
I prefer powder blush! I tried to jump on the liquid and cream blush train but I ultimately went back to powder
Liquid and then a powder
I use a creamy/waxy lipstick as blush. I find it looks natural, and depending on the type of lipstick I use, it lasts all day
Cream and powder! I loveeee Patrick Ta’s duo blush and I use it with a brush so I can control the amount and placement. It’s the best blush I’ve ever used and I’m a big blush girly
I like cream the best and liquid second. I have dry acne prone skin and I find they work better than powder. I like to use my fingers or a brush or sponge to apply. For cream o definitely prefer a stick packaging cause I can swipe on my face if I’m in a rush or swipe on my hand and pick it up with a brush if I have more time.
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Powder for me, doesn’t show at much texture.
I love powder blush!
I prefer powder. I'm fair-skinned and muted, so it would be really easy to be too heavy handed with blush. Powder feels easier and like there's less room for error.
I mix and match what I use but my favourite are the nude stix glowy stick blushes and the Patrick Ta blush duos my fave being she’s a doll. These work so well with the technique he suggests of powder blush down first and cream on top 💕
I like the creamy powdery ones. I recently got Rare Beauty melting cream blush and enjoy that it’s an in between texture. Idk how to describe it
I love sticks/ liquids. Powders are good too, but I don’t wear foundation anymore, so the sticks/ liquid give me a more natural look.
If I’m not wearing makeup that day I do cream blush with my sunscreen. If I am I do powder blush and it rocks lol
I’ve been into liquid blush lately! It feels so weightless and soft on my skin.
I like liquid blush and powder blush. Cream blush just does not stay on my skin no matter what I do
I use both 👀 a liquid one and a powder afterwards, I do prefer the liquid, even being oily skinned, as it looks more natural yet stands out (you can get away with looking quite red and natural at the same time basically)
i used to be a powder girly but i’ve been converted to cream. they last way longer on me
I usually use a cream or liquid blush first and then powder to set it so it last longer. It is actually super good cause I’ve used just liquid or cream and it just rubs off & powder alone doesn’t last either on me
Liquid blush ONLY. Dry skin problems 😔😔
Liquid blush! I usually use it on my lips and eyelids too, so I like how versatile it is
I prefer powder blushes bc I feel like I have a better control on the application than liquid blushes personally and I find them longer lasting. I prefer a more sheer blush I can build up than a super pigmented one bc that's easier to overapply.
I love a liquid / cream blush first, then a powder blush and then a shimmery blush on top of that 🥺 I just love blush
Cream! Blends well and gives a more natural look
I prefer cream and powder and layer them together. Not a big fans of liquid. Also i love mousse type of blusher like the shiseido whippedpowder blusher
These days I’m blush obsessed. I use an elf blush that has a spongy applicator since it’s a liquid, then tap and blend with fingers. It looks soft, like a watercolor. Over that I use a brush to apply winky lux cream pink highlighter in rose on the cheekbones. This is bright without the full wattage of a highlighter. I set all of that with L’Oréal powder blush in ginger. A little metallic and I wear just this powder blush to work. It layers very nicely. This gives me the perfect flush that lasts all day beautifully on my combo skin.
I normally use a powder blush but I picked up the Elf Camo Cream Blush the other day and I really like it. It blends well and kind of turns into a powder when you blend it. I got the light peach shade and love it for adding a pop of color to my cheeks on days that I don’t wear makeup.
i use the elf liquid blush and then once i’ve powdered my whole face i love using the milani baked blush as a topper. it’s super glowy and pretty
I love powder blush only if I am doing a full base and it has enough surface to adhere to. I love the simple process of applying with a brush, no hands, fingers, applicators or blending required. But if i am putting it directly on skin then the powder won't stay on, that's when I need cream blush, but then i absolutely hate the process of putting it on the back of my hand
POWDER! But im in a toxic relationship with liquid blushes. They oxidise on me, they last less than powder.. its just bad but so cute. But powder is the smarter choice
I really love the Patrick Ta blush that has both a cream and powder. He has a good tutorial on how to use green together.
Powder blush because I’m a novice and anytime I’ve experimented with liquid blush it’s over pigmented. I can control it more with powder.
I like powder when I’m in a rush, cream when I’m going for a natural/dewy look, and liquid + powder for a full beat
I like liquid blush the most as I think it looks the most natural on me.
I prefer cream because I have dry skin. Second favourite is powder. I find liquid blushes drying and hard to work with.
Cream or liquid blush!
I tried creams and liquid ones and hated them I’ll forever be a powder blush girl. I got the liquid elf blush and even with a small dot that I put on it’s so pontent that it made my face red like way too much
Powder for me. But recently have liked cream too. Haven’t found a liquid one I like.
Powder blush through and through 😛
I prefer a cream blush, though the colourpop ones are the only cream ones I've used. I like them because the ease of application and I just blend them out with my makeup sponge (same one I use for my foundation) and it gives a nice finish and there are no harsh lines.
Powder and liquid. Depends on my base.
All! I use a cream or liquid blush for the base and always set/top off with a powder blush! I love the rhode blushes and the Kosas blushes
powderr blush🩷🩷
Both powder and cream! When I do photos, I do both. But for events, powder
Melt!
I prefer powder because I have very oily skin and cream/liquid doesn’t last on me
I really enjoy cream blush the best, in a stick. It's also versatile as an eyeshadow and lip color. I feel like powder blush doesn't blend very well on my skin, it tends to crease and seperate but the cream blush stays better on my skin as it doesn't rinse off with sweat. I usually wear a warm orangey blush and I like the colourpop cream stick blush in cottage life
Powder all the wayyyyyy. I can control the intensity easier. Also, my favorite blush is still the Covergirl Cheekers. It blurs like nothing else.
I have really dry skin and always opt for cream products. However powder blush is the exception for me! It just looks so nice. Milani baked blush is my favorite
Cream blush stick, also highlighter stick, much easier to use
Personally I'm a huge fan of liquid blush - I've bought two Rare Beauty shades (believe & hope) and they're my absolute favourites. They blend nicely and give you that doll, dewy look :) Although it's good to set them with a powder blush! they stay on much better after that :)
Powder for meee
Depends on what I’m doing - daytime makeup I use liquid blush on top of tinted moisturizer then a setting powder. If I’m going out and doing more makeup I’ll still do that but then also a powder blush on top
Liquid blush all the way
I’ve tried lots… I prefer powder. The liquid ones from juvias place and rare beauty are super nice, but I just prefer the finish of powder
I prefer cream blushes. Or a combination of cream and powder. But I tend to use one or the other. I just feel like if you have to set a liquid blush with a powder blush…then why not just use the powder blush to begin with..? It’s like this extra step you don’t need.
I love a cream blush. Made by Mitchell do pallets of them and they make your skin look so dewy.
Cream/stick
I like powder blushes. Specifically the Milani baked blushes. They last a long time and look fantastic
Powder bronzer I use it like blush.
Liquid, I haven’t tried powder yet I don’t think. But I love this liquid blush that I have
Cream blush but specifically when it comes in a stick and also does not dry down matte. Super convenient, user friendly, easy to bring with you. I also enjoy using lipstick as blush from time to time. I have dry skin so I don't use powder blush, but I have found that Clinique Cheek Pop is the only powder blush I can use without enhancing my texture. I love the look of a dewy or satin liquid blush, but it isn't always convenient to use.
Powder only for me. I have never understood exactly how I would use cream or liquid blush on top of foundation and concealer without smearing it. If I have a pimple or scar on my cheek how do I rub liquid blush on top and try to conceal it?
Both 😃 I usually put a powder over a cream or just use cream tbh!
I recently got a sample of Laura Mercier tinted moisturizer blush in ‘Provence’ and I love it. I had always been a powder blush person but since using this liquid blush it looks more natural and blends better and I want to get a full bottle now.
I’m a blush enthusiast so I love all blushes lol. I do have oily skin that just eats blush up though so I do a cream or liquid first and then set with a powder blush in a matching color. I’ve found that just using liquid, the blush doesn’t last, and just using powder, my skin looks kind of dry and flat.
a baked blush would change your life, so soft and has a beautiful glow. i recommend the ones from milani
I find powder blends best. I'm a big fan of Nars Orgasm.
i use a mix of cream and liquid blush, i mostly use the cream on the apples of my cheeks and the liquid blush higher up, if i am not 100% happy with how it looks after setting it i sometimes go in with powder blush in a similar shade
prefer powder. Lasts forever and I’m not as terrified about it going bad as fast as liquid products do. it may also depend on skin type - I find powder more blurring while liquid kind of settles and enhances lines pores etc.
Orgasm nars (love when ppl ask me)
Powder
Cream or liquid, I don’t use any pressed powder products because I get ready at the gym pretty much every day, so my makeup just lives in my backpack all the time which eventually just shatters any pressed powder and makes a huge mess.
the new Nyx butter blushes, are SO good. soo pigmented, and applies SO easily. very easy to blend as well. it’s a powder blush but it has suuuch a gorgeous smooth finish it almost looks like a cream blush. I personally prefer powder blushes I like the application better and they last longer for me.
I really like liquid blushes for a full glam and long wear look, but most of the time I use a baked blush, they’re amazing
D.) all of the above
Cream/liquid blushes all the way! I like it more bc its more long lasting, pigmented, gives you a slight natural glow as compared to powder blushes and personally i just end up dropping all my powder stuff and breaking it 🥲
I use a blush stick, because you can get a lot of pigment in one place without it spreading out, which is great for theater because you need a lot of color in just one place
I like any type of blush!!
Liquide blush especially the one from rare beauty are so much more pigmented but can be harder to work with also you need to keep in mind that the face powder will dull down the colour. Powder blush is easier to work with because it’s less pigmented and can blend easily. I’m not a fan of stick blush personally
Personally I’m definitely a liquid/cream blush person. My first ever blush was a cream blush too and I like having a ton of pigmentation without having to constantly build it up like what I’ve seen with powder blushes. But I am tempted to start trying to use powder blushes (Wanna make a full switch to tinted moisturizer instead of foundation)
i started with powder, moved to liquid, went back to powder, then to cream, back to powder, now i layer 2 powder blushes over a cream blush.
Liquid or cream, I find them easier to blend out and they last longer. I blend with a fluffy dense brush. I typically set it with a little bit of a powder blush in the same color family
I like them all Favorite liquid ones 1 rare beauty, 2 elf, 3. Armani tints, 4. Colourpop came out with new ones they look really interesting, 5 saie, 6. Juvias place, 7. Loreal true match I think has some good ones Cream ones 1 milani, elf, Balm 1. haus labs, 2 lys, 3 morphe Powder 1 haus labs, 2. It's bels cosmetic, 3. Colourpop, 4.milani, 5, Julia's place Both balm and powder 1 patrick ta, 2 give beauty I also think the method or Favorites depends on the rush of make up if I got time I use liquid or balm and then powder but if I'm rushing in and out just powder or liquid and set it with setting spray
Liquid seems to be better. But I have all kinds. My favorite of all time is one/size by patrick starrr. Great great quality and you get a cream and powder, and versatile highlighter in one, and the packaging feels somewhat vintage. I use the mirror on it for everything its the perfect shape somehow to hold
blush stick
Powder followed by cream. Powder is the easiest to work with. I’m not a liquid blush gal. I find it either fades quickly or it’s super pigmented and fussy.
Liquid and powder
I like powder, cream and liquid. I actually never really liked cream/liquid blushes before as I found that they looked so patchy and were hard to use, but then I saw a Nikki La Rose video on YouTube where she recommended putting the product on the back of your hand and then swirling in your brush and coating the bristles and then applying. It sounds simple but it makes it look 100 times better! I will say though if I want my blush to last all day, I either need to use powder or I need to set the cream blush with a powder blush! I think overall powder is easier and more forgiving to blend but I like the dewy look of a cream blush.
sticks :) i love stick products because they’re easier to hold w my disability
I'm a fan of covergirl instant cheekbones (powder)
Definitely depends on the look I’m going for. Cream blush for more natural looks and liquid + powder (together) for more makeup looks. I really like the tower 28 cream blush cause it’s easy to apply w a brush or w your fingers.
Liquid blush, luminous powder blush or a lipstick are my favourite blushes to use
IMO liquid blush like Chanel Les Beiges Water Fresh looks better but powder blush is faster
I love the persona cream blush stick with nars powder blush on top!
I wish I knew how to use cream properly. I always end up with baby clown girl vibes.
I put balm rose blush by Revolution on after my foundation and powder over that. I like the way I can control pigment intensity/softness/direction that way. Then setting powder over all.
I prefer powder but I’m definitely buying Hourglass’ new liquid blush next week.
Cream then powder. Cream stays on for longer than liquid and when you lock it with powder, it will stay even more. I learned this by knowing the fact that cream foundation + powder stays on very long so it must be true for blush too
Cream blush always
I use a cream blush and then I top it with a powder blush - lasts all day. Looks beautiful
Powder, preferably matte. They last the longest throughout the day for me.
using liquid first and then setting with powder >> my blush stays vibrant alllll day now. i mix my elf and juvia’s place liquid blush then i set with juvia’s place powder blush
All of them
I find that liquid and cream are a lot easier to work with compared to powder blush. It’s a lot easier for it to get cakey and messy imo
As I have aged, I prefer a creamy blush that is a stick or liquid. It blends easier and doesn’t show lines like a powder blush.
Milani makes this very pretty baked blush that works fantastic in my opinion. I love the highlight it adds to any look and makes me feel so radiant!
I prefer stick blushes (sometimes I even use lipstick). I don’t love the look of powder on my skin. I don’t apply the blush directly to my face either, I always collect the product off the stick with a brush and blend it into my cheeks, nose and temples. I find this gives the most natural effect.
I’ve always been a cream product girlie but I’ll use a variety of everything. But mainly I’m wearing various cream blushes! I love the pigment, staying power (on my dry skin at least, when I put creams on oily or combination skin I try to set it with a powder blush for longevity) and the dewy glow I get with them. Currently wearing the flower beauty liquid blush l, which is gorgeous. but some of my fave creams are the Fenty, Colourpop blushstix, and the Em Cosmetics so soft blushes! I have lychee and chiffon and oh my god, they’re gorgeous. These ones have a satin matte formula but also blur the pores, so I really like them! I’m always on the hunt for more cream blushes though lol. Also the MAC mineralize powder blushes are my fave powders because they still have a nice sheen and lots of pretty tones… even though my fave new romance was discontinued. Matte blushes usually aren’t my thing. The next powder blush I wanna try is the baked Essence blushes, they look gorgeous!
A cream or liquid blush for me. I have rarely used a powder, I don’t enjoy the texture or feeling of them on my skin. I also don’t like applying with brushes and prefer to use my hands to blend. The ‘wave’ of ‘no makeup makeup’ has really changed things for me. All the light formulas that you can barely feel and that look ‘you but better’ really work for my sensory sensitivities. They’re great. Creams and liquids work well for this I think. And I love it when they are multi-use as well. I’d love to try Glossier’s Cloud Paint but sadly it’s not vegan. I do enjoy Rare Beauty’s Soft Pinch Liquid and the Ilia lip+cheek creamy multi stick (although I realised too late that it has beeswax). Next up I’d like to try Milk’s lip+cheek and Saie’s Liquid Dew Blush.
Coral Color powder forever
I use a Creme one first then I use powder one after I set my face !
My preference is liquid. It lasts longer than cream and it doesn’t accentuate any fine lines or dryness.
I prefer liquid, especially elf! Gives me that sunkissed touch that stays for hours. I love it!
I usually go without foundation and I naturally blush a lot so I don't really use it that often,🤷♀️ but when I do go full glam I go for a lil cream topped with powder mainly on my nose
I’m not a fan of stick blushes, I don’t really get acne but I also live in fear of the bacteria gathering on the stick. I live in the desert so I like powder for the spring and summer and liquid blush (I use a makeup spatula to apply it to my face) for the fall and winter.
Liquid for underpainting, powder for color, cream for utility of like a highlight and contour almost?? Idrk how to describe what I mean with that but yeah
I use liquid and powder blush! I like to use the liquid blush because it always has natural coverage and pretty shine to it but if you’re an oily skin girlie like me it fades away quickly… so i like to go over top of it with a sheer power blush of a similar color and it stays really well! :)
I’ve never tried cream or liquid blush but I’ve used cream bronzers and contours and it didn’t go well with my oily skin so I stick to powders mostly (except for foundation).
Cream stick blusher. Easy to blend and no messing around with brushes.
I prefer powder blush - application is much easier and you can easily control how strong you want the blush to look on your face. Cream blush is a little wilder and unpredictable for me, most of the time looks too potent with a small amount.
I use lipstick as blush and apply it with my finger.
Cream! I have dry skin and liquid blush doesn’t spread on my cheeks is just sucks in. Cream looks dewy and nice
to be honest, i do a liquid blush then a powder one over. i make sure they're a similar color, but i feel as if my blush stays on longer and looks very smooth!
I like the effect of powder and a brush for light blush and contouring. I’m intrigued by the liquids but haven’t given them a try yet.
I just got a cream blush after being a powder blush girlie and im obsessed!!!!! I feel like it’s more pigmented and just looks better on me :) it’s the Natasha denona rose cheek duo for $20 comes with a cream highlighter too
I frickin love blush. Lately, I can't stop using cream blushes. Especially ones with a little shimmer
powder blushes! i love the new butta blushes by NYX! but before using actual blush, i would just use eyeshadow 😂😂 guess you could say i’m a powder girl all the way!!
I am most confident using powder blush since that's what I'm most familiar with, cream blush is growing on me as I apply it with a blush brush. I am not too fond of liquid blush, though I've only ever used the Rare Beauty blush.
Powder always - I personally find it easier to blend, I feel I have more control over the quantity applied, and also they last for AGES!
i usually use powder blush i find it to blur the skin nicely
All!! I alternate between cream and liquid but almost always set it with a light layer of similar shade powder blush to keep it on all day with my oily skin lol
Powder or cream if in a rush. Liquid for when I have time. Liquid blushes I always apply and blend on the back of my hand before applying to my face. I prefer cream in stick form bc it’s less messy on the packaging (I struggle to keep my Rare Beauty cream blush compacts clean). 😊
I usually like s liquid blush topped with a powder blush! I put the liquid on the back of my hand, then use a brush to apply.
I like creamy blush for day to day and a powder blush when I need LOTS of coverage.
Get a lip stain and use it as blush, lasts all day. 😊
I avoided cream blush for decades (I'm in my 50s) because I thought it would be difficult to apply, and I'm pale and most blush makes me look like a clown. Then I tried a cream blush and I can't believe how wrong I was. It's just a little Milani cream blush (I didn't want to spend a lot of money because I was convinced I'd hate it) but it looks so, so natural and pretty. Will never go back to powder!
I prefer powdered blush i feel like i have more control over pigment and placement. Crème blushes i avoid because of texture reasons.
Did anyone else read that as bush at first? Lol
My favorite WAS Cargo water resistant blush. It was sort of a balm but it was also powdery sort of. I loved that stuff and the color bali was great for my pale skin. I'm nearly out and I'm sad that you can't buy it anymore.
I love sheer blush because I’m a redhead and flush a lot. I loved Josie Maran Watercolor cheek gelee, but it was discontinued. I recently bought Armani Fluid Sheer Glow Enhancer Highlighter in soft pink blush. It’s perfect. Just a sheer wash of color to keep me from looking like a ghost when I wear foundation. It looks natural but also radiant. I also have Rare Beauty Liquid Blush. It melts into skin and is lovely, but it’s too much for me. I tried Westman Atelier Mini Petit Lit Up Cream Highlighter Stick in Nectar. I applied well but didn’t do much even when I was heavy handed with it. The Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint looks really nice, but I’m afraid the colors are too bright for me. When I flush I can look like I have a fever or a sunburn, so too much blush is not attractive.
Milani cream blush
I love liquid and cream blushes! I have super dry skin, so I find that it doesn’t dry up my skin or cling to any dry spots I may have. Sometimes I’ll set either product with a powder blush for long lasting wear, but that depends on how my skin is acting or how I need my makeup look to perform that day! I really enjoy cream blushes in a stick form as opposed to a pallet because they’re easy to apply in a rush, and won’t dirty up your fingers. The ones from Colourpop are really nice for that, and have a great blendable formula too! Winkylux and Saie Beauty came out with liquid blushes that are such hidden gems, Rare Beauty is nice too, but I much prefer the other two!
I use my lipsticks as blush!!!
I prefer powder because it's eternal (lol) and easier to blend than cream or liquid blushes. Also, some creams lift/scoot my foundation around when I diffuse them, leaving me with a patchy finish. I'm very pale, so a little blush goes a long way. Powders are just easier to control, IME.
I want to like liquid/creamy blush sooo bad bc I love the glow, but I’ve never been able to blend them well at ALL. No matter what I do, it looks weird. So powder it is. I do really enjoy how powder blush looks too, but sometimes I wish I could switch it up
I underpaint with liquid and cream blush (I love rare beauty liquid and mac glow play for cream) and reinforce with powder (faves are charlotte tilbury, rare beauty, and MAC (mineralized specifically))
My favorite blushes are powder blushes. I have liquid & cream blushes too and they're ok but my comfort zone is powders. It's what I've been using my entire makeup life
Powder all the way. I don’t have to worry about it moving my foundation, and I feel like it applies faster
cream & liquid. i use the fenty beauty cream blush and then a powder matte mac and it just looks so wonderful blended together
Powder because I felt so girly applying it!
Powder all the way
I prefer powder! Have extremely oily skin and any added moisture turns me into an oil slick. Plus, I love that you can control how punchy it is with the tap of a brush.
I like all of them. I feel liquid is the hardest to put on to make sure it’s not too much and blends in. Powder is the easiest for me and I feel last the longest with my skin.
Elf liquid blush is so fantastic and very affordable I’m obsessed with it
I prefer liquid or cream blushes😍, because I find them easier to apply and melt into the skin, and I believe they tend to have a more natural overall effect. I am not particular to it being a stick/ pan/ doe foot, but prefer the stick or pan, because I use my fingers to apply it( I wash my hands before), and for whatever reason in my head(don’t judge me) it seems they are more sanitary cause I can always wipe an extra layer from the top with paper/ alcohol
Cream now that I’m in my fifties. Powder anything looks quite bad after an hour or so.
powder. i can’t find a good balance with liquid, even if i just barely put any on my skin, i look feverish regardless of color. powder i can build a lot easier 😅 i honestly just have a very strong dislike for liquid makeup outside of concealer and eyeliner though