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Best Powder Blusher Review
Benefit Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
The packaging is cute but is kind of bulky to fit in an everyday make up bag but handy it comes with a mirror.
3/5
Ease of application
Easy to use and enough powder goes on your brush but there is some fallout.
4/5
Pigmentation
The colour is sheer but buildable so is more suited to a subtle look.
3/5
Longevity
I never find blusher lasts too long normally and this one was about the same as my usual blusher.
3/5
Total: 13/20
NYX Professional Makeup Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
I loved the cute bow that they’ve added on the clasp to help with opening of the blusher, however other than that it just looked like a pretty normal blusher in terms of packaging.
3/5
Ease of application
Super easy to apply, and easy to blend.
4/5
Pigmentation
Very good, little product gave a great dusky pink finish.
5/5
Longevity
My foundation started to go slightly patchy but blusher is still on just the same as when applied in the morning.
4/5
Total: 16/20
RMK Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
I think the packaging is really nice and neat – a good size for a blusher (which is rare!) usually they’re a lot bigger but I really like this size.
5/5
Ease of application
Easy to apply evenly, however I found that it didn’t show too much on my skin tone.
4/5
Pigmentation
I had to put a lot of the blusher on to see it – I’m not sure if this is because of the shade (it was a really light pink) but it didn’t show up very well. I’d have to wear a lot of this in comparison to other blushers I’ve used.
3/5
Longevity
Once applied, it lasted well until I took my makeup off.
4/5
Total: 16/20
Rimmel Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
I think the packaging is quite easy to overlook, however I am impressed at the amount of product you get in the pan – it’s about the same size as my highlighter.
3/5
Ease of application
The shade was a little dark for me (it’s called Sweet Cheeks, 004), so I had to be careful not to apply too much, however it applied evenly.
3/5
Pigmentation
You didn’t have to use much for it to show – I normally opt for bronzer over blusher daily, but I would opt for this product in a different colour to achieve a similar fresh and sun-kissed glow
5/5
Longevity
Good long lasting pigment.
4/5
Total: 15/20
Barry M Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
I think this is pretty basic packaging, although the windows allow you to see the best blusher product.
2/5
Ease of application
The product blends well. The fact that it is so pigmented means you have to apply carefully, however the colour options means you can blend shades to find your perfect match.
4/5
Pigmentation
A little went a long way, really impressed here. I’m sure this product will last a long time.
5/5
Longevity
Still looked great at the end of the night!
4/5
Total: 15/20
TheBalm Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
Love the retro packaging, and it’s super slimline meaning it’ll easily slot into my makeup bag. It even comes with a small mirror, perfect to carry everywhere.
5/5
Ease of application
Applied sheer, but really easy to build up, and not patchy at all.
5/5
Pigmentation
Definitely a sheer initial application, but easy to build up. Gives you a really natural and healthy (not a heavy pink) look and works really well on my light skin tone.
4/5
Longevity
It really stays all day and a big plus for me is being paraben and cruelty free!
5/5
Total: 19/20
Ciaté Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
Cute name of the product (the shade is called “In Too Deep”), and I love the metallic packaging too.
5/5
Ease of application
Went on easily – I just mixed the two shades together and there was no patchiness.
5/5
Pigmentation
It applies a lot less plum-coloured than it looks in the pan, making it a subtle glow for daytime.
4/5
Longevity
The shimmery highlight side of things faded pretty quickly, and the blusher slowly faded throughout the day – however it did fade evenly, so pretty impressed with this best powder blusher!
3/5
Total: 17/20
Bourjois Blusher Review
Instagrammable packaging
Love how small this is, as it’ll easily fit into my makeup bag – definitely a contender for best powder blusher in my eyes.
4/5
Ease of application
Although it came with a little brush (very cute) was better to use a normal blusher brush to mix the 2 shade together.
3/5
Pigmentation
Loved being able to mix the 2 shades together. I like that you didn’t need to put loads on your brush to make an impact.
4/5
Longevity
Stayed on all night. It matched my natural flush so looked super natural.
5/5
Total: 16/20
And the winner is…
theBalm
Thanks to its bronze tone and easy to apply nature, theBalm has won the title of best powder blusher.
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