Purple Blush Is The Best Unexpected Cheek Color For Winter

(Makeup) Move over pink. by Catherine Santino Oct. 20, 2021 Instagram/@francescafavaro_mua

Most makeup-wearers reach for rosy pink, pretty peach, or soft brown blush, but purple deserves a little commotion, too. Here, discover the 10 best purple blush shades for a cool-toned flush this winter. Instagram/@itsalexanohely

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Melt Cosmetics Blushlight in Electra $22 Use this shimmery shade on its own or layer over the top of other blush shades for a subtle lilac finish. See On Sephora

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Drama Cla$$ $20 Always one to bring the bold shades, Rihanna’s new Fenty Beauty cream blush is available in this stunning violet. Don’t let the bright color scare you, though — the sheer, blendable formula melts right into the skin. See On Sephora

Glossier Cloud Paint in Haze $18 It doesn’t get much more fool-proof than Glossier Cloud Paint. A tiny dot is enough to give you a gorgeous berry flush that works on every skin tone. See On Glossier

Em Cosmetics Color Drops Blush Serum $25 The lightweight serum texture of this innovative blush results in a sheer, dewy finish. See On Em Cosmetics

Colourpop Pressed Powder Blush in Potted $10 Soft and buildable, this floral-inspired powder blush is perfect for a pretty flush of color. See On Colourpop

Beauty Pie Supercheek Cream Blush in French Raspberry $30 This cream blush contains silicone elastomer gel for silky smoothness and a matte finish. See On Beauty Pie

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush Stick in Quickie $20 Formulated with a blend of nourishing oils, this hydrating blush stick will give you a gorgeous berry-tinted glow. See On Sephora

LORAC Color Source Buildable Blush in Ultra Violet $23 Love a natural-looking satin finish? LORAC’s plum-colored powder formula is the happy medium between matte and dewy blush. See On Ulta

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush in Faith $20 Rare Beauty’s liquid blush has gotten well-deserved praise for its long-lasting, highly pigmented formula. See the magic for yourself with this deep plum shade. See On Rare Beauty

Hourglass Ambient Strobe Lighting Blush in Euphoric Fusion $40 A hybrid blush and highlighter, this illuminating powder will give you a soft lilac flush while creating an otherworldly glow. See On Ulta

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