Shimmer blush can be used to create a subtle, natural-looking glow or to add drama to a more dramatic makeup look. Shimmer blush comes in various shades, from light pinks and peaches to deep berry hues. It can also be found in both powder and cream formulations. Here are our favorites.
Size: 0.17 oz/ 5 g·ITEM: 2418697
Color: Nearly Rose - true pink
$33.00
I have been searching for a natural looking Cream Blush for years. I am over 70 years old and most blushes make me look like " Baby Jane" from the movie of the same name. ...If you want an everyday blush this is it!...Best Cream Blush Ever
What it is: A breakthrough, mistake-proof, liquid-like cream blush that melts into a second skin for the most natural-looking wash of soft-focus color.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This first-of-its-kind water-resistant blush combines pigments with a non-greasy blend of weightless oils and spherical powders for a natural flush you can’t mess up. The ultralightweight, liquid-like cream melts on contact and blends to a smooth, satin finish that won’t cake, crease, or clog pores.
Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.2 g·ITEM: 2099125
Color: Happy-Go-Rosy - midtone rosy pink
$44.00
It does have a slight shimmer, but it’s very fine so it ends up being more of a glow than a sparkle. ...Such a beautiful blush! The formula makes it so it is not super sparkly but the perfect shimmer.
What it is:
A blush that builds lightly, layer after layer, without feeling heavy.
What it does:
Mineralize Blush features baked minerals refined into a powder formula to provide an exceptionally sheer application. The lightweight formula glides onto skin to achieve luminous color that builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage. The formula veils and enhances the cheekbones with a pearlized shimmer and now comes in an all-new matte finish.
Size: .1 oz / 3 g·ITEM: 2101558
Color: Pink Glow - a soft pink shimmer
$39.50
Amazing highlighting powder its two shades a gold shimmer and a almost like pink and white shimmer. ...works very well o my skin, nice shimmer!! It instantly makes your face look shiny :)
What it is:
A high-impact, light-reflective powder that gives skin shimmering, rosy highlights, packaged in a go-anywhere mini, mirrored compact.
What it does:
Formulated with a clear base and highly-reflective pearl pigments, Highlighting Powder creates a flattering glow. Plus, the superfine, silky formula goes on smoothly and evenly and doesn’t settle into fine lines.
What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates
$80.00
love this palette. the colours are gorgeous. The shimmer shadows are so pretty and blend well....Would have been a perfect completed palette had they added a blush..
What it is: A limited-edition, all-in-one face palette that features eyeshadows, bronzers, and a highlighter and is inspired by NARS's iconic shade Laguna.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES.
What Else You Need to Know: The Laguna Ultimate Face Palette features four eyeshadows, two bronzers, and one illuminating highlighter for warm, lit-from-within skin. The eyeshadows provide high-impact color in one swipe. The Silky Laguna Bronzing Powder pigments deliver long-lasting warmth and blend effortlessly for a natural tanned effect. The luminous highlighting powder melts into skin and softly diffuses to an ultra-refined, radiant effect.
Size: 0.16 oz/4.5 g·ITEM: 2868248
Color: Cherry Pop
$38.00
when i tell yall this is pigmentedddd like rihanna put her whole badussy into this one. i’m medium skin tone and i literally just tap the brush ONCE to pick up some product for one cheek. it’s got the prettiest slight shimmer to it and i know i’ll be wearing this all summer as a blush topper for a bit of vibrancy to my blush!...I find the shimmer to blend seamlessly. The color is pigmented so a little goes .
What it is: A limited-edition blush and highlighter that delivers a cherry-red pop of color to cheeks.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Swipe on something sweet with two cherry-on-top blushlighter shades. This limited-edition blush-highlighter mashup melts into skin for a cheeky, cherry-inspired pop—giving you the color flush of a blush and the shimmer glow of a highlight in an ultra-rich formula.
Size: 0.4 oz/ 12 mL·ITEM: 2451193
Color: Glasscade - vibrant raspberry
$40.00
a new staple in my liquid blushes...I love blush and the idea of a gel blush was exciting. It took some trial and error on how to blend out.
What it is: A lightweight, long-wear liquid-gel blush for a modern skin look: hydrated and dewy with a punch of color.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: ModCon melts on easily and feels like a second skin. Build this shimmer-free blush up without highlighting texture or getting streaky, tacky, or patchy. The innovative formula helps keep skin looking hydrated, bright, and smooth, and it’s infused with hoya lacunosa flower extract.
Clinical Results: In a consumer study on 30 volunteers, immediately after application:
- 97% of users agreed this blush feels weightless on skin
- 93% of users agreed the blush is easy to apply
Size: 0.12 oz / 3.5 g·ITEM: 2496107
Color: 17 Hey Jealousy - deep berry pink
$20.00
My favorite blush!...I love this blush because the color builds. I can brush on a light coat for a slight blush, or more for a more intense look. ...This blush is pigmented and looks beautiful on my skin.
What it is: An intensely pigmented blush with a superfine texture.
Coverage: Medium
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan.
What Else You Need to Know: Thanks to its superfine texture, this buildable blush delivers powerful color with just one swipe. It comes in a variety of vibrant shades with both matte and shimmer finishes to instantly awaken all skin tones.
$40.00
I've been using this blush for 5 years already and it is always an easy go-to from all the other options from my collection. ...This is a great blush. It’s a beautiful colour and blends very nicely onto the skin.
What it is:
A blush with a velvety powder texture for easy application.
What it does:
This velvety blush provides a natural, radiant glow to enhance your complexion.
Size: 0.15 oz/ 4.25 g·ITEM: 1581289
Color: Diffused Heat - A vibrant poppy blush combined with Diffused Light for a subtle halo effect
$64.00
This blush has such a soft glow! I was worried about the shimmer, but it's so fine, it doesn't look shimmery. ...I walked into Sephora looking for this blush and whipped out my Wet n Wild Shimmer Pallette, which costs about $6.
What it is:
A groundbreaking hybrid that combines the customized lighting effects of Ambient Lighting Powder or Strobe Powder with a spectrum of breathtakingly modern hues.
What it does:
While traditional blush tends to be flat, the Ambient® Lighting Blush Collection uses Photoluminescent Technology to exhibit depth and dimension with seamless blending. The handmade powders are formulated using an advanced miscelare technique—which means "to mix" in Italian—creating the perfect balance of pigment and powder. No two look alike.
The Ambient® Lighting Blush Collection features airy, lightweight blushes to flatter a range of skin tones.
Size: 0.17 oz/ 5 g·ITEM: 1972934
Color: B200 - shimmery opal pink highlight
$30.00
The application is smooth and very pigmented. The blush offers lots of color and did not fade through the day. ...I thought the bronzer was nicely pigmented so you didn't need to run your brush in it too much, same as the blush! The highlight was the perfect amount of shimmer and the packaging was probably my favorite!
What it is:
A unique pressed powder formula in a refillable palette—providing intense color payoff in highlight, sculpt, and blush shades.
What it does:
Reveal your inner artist and create endless looks with Artist Face Color. Choose your palette size, then customize to your needs by mixing and matching your favorite. Artist Face Color’s unique formula features atomized pigments, which provide intense color payoff
