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The Best Cream Blush For A Floral Flush This Spring
By Franchesca Villar
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Spring is just around the corner, bringing blooming flowers and the perfect excuse to refresh your makeup routine. As we see more of that glorious sunlight we’ve been missing all winter, the new season calls for a more radiant, dewy complexion that screams ‘I woke up like this,’ where cream blush will be an absolute must.
Its dreamy texture melts into your skin, giving you a natural, just-pinched glow that powder blush simply can't match. From youthful pops of pink to soft, everyday hues, cream blush works for every skin type and tone. We’ve rounded up our top picks to help you find your ulimate springtime flush.
Why Choose Cream Blush?
There’s a reason makeup lovers swear by cream blush (as do we, at Cosmetify). It’s blendable, buildable, and leaves you looking fresh-faced which is just the look to match the spring season. Unlike powder blush, cream formulas give your cheeks a healthy, lit-from-within glow. It’s also versatile enough to suit everyone, from dry-skinned beauties to those with a touch of shine.
Best Cream Blush Picks by Skin Type & Tone
Best Cream Blush for Mature Skin
Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra Wear 201 Bright Red Blush
£15.42 £29.50 (48% off)This lightweight, creamy blush glides onto the skin without feeling heavy or sticky. It delivers a vibrant flush that lasts all day, keeping your complexion fresh and radiant.
Sigma Beauty Cream Blush Pashmina
£24.00Just the thing for creating a rosy glow, this blush has a silky formula that blends beautifully, and its hydrating ingredients leave mature skin looking smooth and radiant.
Byredo Colour Stick Flower Play 593
£25.89 £35.00 (27% off)More than just a blush, this multitasking stick adds a pop of colour to your cheeks and lips. The creamy texture keeps your skin looking fresh and hydrated.
Best Cream Blush for Pale Skin
Rom&nd Romand Better Than Cheek Milk
£9.80This pastel peach shade melts seamlessly into pale skin for a subtle, pretty glow that will never look too harsh or garish. The powder-cream hybrid formula offers a smooth, soft-focus finish, lasting all day.
Sunkissed Blush Stick Cream Blusher
£7.84 £32.57 (76% off)With its dreamy peach tone, this blush adds a natural warmth to your complexion. The creamy texture makes blending a breeze, perfect for springtime looks.
Lilybyred Luv Beam Cheek Balm
£9.52 £11.90 (20% off)A buildable formula that delivers a pop of fresh colour without looking overdone. The blush's soft texture and light pigmentation make it ideal for everyday wear, giving you a fresh flushed look that’s all the rage during spring.
Best Cream Blush for Oily Skin
Max Factor Creme Puff Blush
£5.72This velvety blush provides a natural flush with a hint of shimmer, alongside a lightweight formula keeps your skin glowing without feeling greasy.
e.l.f. Putty Blush
£6.95A cult favourite for a reason, this blush offers a buildable wash of colour that lasts you through the whole day. The cream-to-powder formula is a star for controlling shine for those with oilier complexions.
Best Cream Blush for Dry Skin
Sunkissed Blush Glow Cream Blusher
£4.97This hydrating blush delivers a luminous glow that keeps your skin looking fresh all day. Boasting a buttery texture that blends seamlessly onto dry skin, adding the plump and glow we all crave.
Douvall's Argan Colour Stick Balm
£26.00Infused with argan oil, this blush stick is a dream for dry skin. This stick balm glides on smoothly and adds a gorgeous, healthy flush to your cheeks.
How to Apply Cream Blush for a Spring-Ready Look
To get that all-desirable spring-ready flush, it’s important to start with the right base and get the order of product application just right. Cream blush works best when applied after foundation but before setting powder. This allows the blush to blend seamlessly into the skin as it avoids any patchiness that may come from applying a cream product over somewhere you’ve already set with powder, and gives you more control over with the intensity of the colour pay-off of the blush.
Tools-wise, the choice depends on the finish you’re after. Using your fingers creates a natural, skin-like look, while a brush offers more precision, and a sponge helps achieve a soft, diffused effect. For a more intense colour payoff, it’s always best to build up the blush gradually, adding thin layers until you reach your desired level of rosiness.
Expert Tips for Choosing the Best Cream Blush
When choosing the right cream blush, it’s important to consider your skin tone. Fair complexions tend to look best with peachy pinks, while medium tones glow beautifully with coral hues. For deeper skin tones, rich berry shades are incredibly flattering.
Your skin type also plays a big role in finding the right formula for you. Hydrating, creamy options are ideal for dry skin, while matte finishes help control shine for those with oily skin. If convenience is key, opt for multitasking cream blushes that double as lip colours, making them a dream for quick touch-ups throughout the day.
With our dreamy cream blush picks alongside some handy tips and tricks, you’re now all set to create a floral flushed look for this spring.
Written by Franchesca Villar
With a love for all things beauty, Franchesca is a skilled beauty content and copywriter with expert knowledge of all of the latest beauty trends. She loves perfecting her bouncy blow-out routine (no matter how time-consuming), is on the eternal hunt for the best glow-boosting product, and is a lip-gloss addict.
