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7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again

Look your best when your mask is off.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
By Shalwah Evans · Updated December 6, 2020
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It’s a mask-on kind of year—we get it. But those virtual meetings don’t seem to be ending anytime soon, and we’re constantly discovering new ways to get a beat face together in record time. That’s where the makeup that gets covered by your mask really gets to shine, including blush.

Like lipstick, blush can transform your face—a small pop of color goes a long way. And also, like lipstick, it has taken a bit of a backseat to eye mascara, false lashes, liner and eyeshadow these days. But it’s a nice treat when you want to feel like the pre-COVID version of yourself for a boost of confidence and some self-love.

So we’ve rounded up some blush products that are rich in color and look like a dream on melanin-rich skin tones. They’ll make you fall in love with your cheeks all over again.

01
NYX Professional Makeup Sweet Cheeks
This new creamy cheek tint packs lots of color so you can use it sparingly, making your coins go a long way. Your smile will be the highlight of those Zoom calls.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Instagram/@nyxcosmetics
available at NYX Professional Makeup $9 Shop Now
02
Tower 28 BeachPlease Luminous Tinted Balm
Whether it’s Magic Hour, Happy Hour or Golden Hour, these shades will give your cheeks life with no cakey build-up or dusty fall off.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Instagram/@tower28beauty
available at Tower 28 $20 Shop Now
03
Colourpop jolly™ super shock blush
This might look like your daughter’s play makeup but this no joke blush gives you both that color pop and the radiant glow that you want to brighten up your face.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Colourpop
available at Colourpop $9 Shop Now
04
Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow
This tint does double duty for both lips and cheeks, letting you unmask with confidence and showing off makeup goals.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Instagram/@ctilburymakeup
available at Charlotte Tilbury $40 Shop Now
05
Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Blush
With an intense pigment that can be applied wet or dry for a quick switch up, this blush complements a dramatic eye look for a balanced face.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Instagram/@blackradiancebeauty
available at Black Radiance $6 Shop Now
06
Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush
After you cleanse with your Fenty Skin and follow up with Fenty Pro Filt’r foundation, add this cream blush to make it an entire lewk.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Instagram/@fentybeauty
available at Fenty Beauty by Rihanna $20 Shop Now
07
Beauty Bakerie Neopolitan Bar Mini Palette
This delicious beauty treat will make your cheeks look yummy. Layer the buildable colors or wear them solo for the double-tap worthy looks and virtual pop.
7 Blush Products That Will Make You Love Your Cheeks Again
Beauty Bakerie
available at Beauty Bakerie $18 Shop Now
TOPICS:  blush blush for Black women blush products makeup for Black women makeup for cheeks makeup for dark skin tones makeup for melanin-rich skin