The Best Drugstore Cream Blushes

This gorgeous blush from Milani ticks all the boxes when it comes to everything you are looking for in a cream color. The easy-to-blend formula melts into skin, delivering rich pigment that adds a healthy glow to the complexion while also defining your cheekbones.

Despite its creamy consistency, it never feels or looks greasy, and the shades are buildable, allowing you to determine exactly the strength you want. It also contains a skin-enriching cocktail of powerhouse ingredients including antioxidants vitamins A, C and E as well as pomegranate, watermelon and rose extracts to keep your skin looking hydrated and radiant.

Anyone who loves to keep a minimalist makeup bag will want to pick up one of these beauties from e.l.f. Not only can it be used as a luscious blush, but it can also be applied as an eyeshadow and lip tint.

The stick formula makes for a no-mess application, and having one of these in your handbag will give you the tools to freshen up your makeup no matter where you are. The subtle shimmer effect adds a touch of luminosity to your complexion, and the cream-to-powder finish means there is no risk of your blush ever looking greasy.

Cream products make an excellent option for everyday makeup. Unlike powders, they don’t dry out throughout the day and leave your makeup looking cracked. This cream blush from Maybelline looks gorgeous on bare skin or over foundation and will leave your complexion with a natural glow.

Although it has a dewy finish, the formula is free from oil, making it ideal for those with oily-skin who may have been worried that cream blushes would leave them looking shiny. The six dreamy shades are designed to enhance your own skin tone with a healthy flush.

This putty blush caused a sensation on TikTok when it first dropped. The innovative putty consistency actually has a powder-like finish, meaning you get the best of both worlds in terms of the ease of a cream blush application — but with the staying power of a powder.

The pearlescent shimmer adds a light-reflective quality to your makeup without ever looking too sparkly, and the added bonus of argan oil and vitamin E mean your complexion will stay nourished and hydrated while you wear it.

Jessica Alba is famed for her no makeup-makeup look, and if there's anyone who makes us want to switch to a cream blush, it’s her. This 2-in-1 cheek blush from her brand Honest Beauty also doubles up as a lip color, and the best part is that it is formulated without common irritants like petrolatum, paraffins, silicones, mineral oil and synthetic fragrance.

Creating a perfectly coordinated beauty look has never been so easy than when dabbing this on your cheeks and lips and the multi-fruit extract combination of raspberry, blackberry and grape means both your lips and skin get an extra dose of moisture.

Just a dab on the apples of your cheeks, followed by a quick blend with your fingertips, is all you need of this cream blush stick from Revlon to instantly lift your complexion and brighten up dull-looking skin.

The four natural hues deliver a veil of color that works with your own skin tone to achieve a natural and healthier overall glow. This stick is perfect for both newbies to makeup as it is so easy to use or those who don’t have time for lengthy makeup applications.

Our skin is constantly changing as we age, meaning we also need to evolve our beauty and skincare routines to match. Cream blush is a game-changer for those who love the look of blush but may find powder formulas don’t work as well on their skin as they used to.

Keep your cheeks full of color and your complexion looking fresh and dewy without ever having to worry about particles settling into fine lines and wrinkles with these silky, lightweight blush drops from Drew Barrymore’s Flower Beauty.

NYX has made achieving a lush flushed cheek which looks like it has been professionally applied by a makeup artist easy with their professional-grade pigmented cream blushes. With one of the richest shade payoffs on the market, these velvety smooth blushes deliver color that last all day.

If you love to make your cheekbones stand out and feel like other blushes just don’t cut it, you won’t be disappointed with the shades from this collection. Glow and Hot pink are just two of the tones that are unparalleled in terms of vibrancy.

Blush and contour go hand in hand, and NYX Professional has streamlined these two essential cheekbone-defining steps into one with this cleverly designed double-ended blush stick. Each wand comes with two complementary shades, one darker for contour and the other lighter for blushing.

Infused with hyaluronic acid for an extra dose of hydration, these sticks can simply be applied directly on to the face — then blended out with the fingertips for no-fuss cheekbone-popping look in seconds.

If you like to mix up your beauty looks and hate being restricted to just one shade, then investing in a cream blush palette is the best way to ensure you can change your makeup depending on your mood. This trio of beauties from Milani blend into the skin seamlessly and make your cheeks radiate.

They can also be used on the lips — and with a formula infused with fruit extracts and vitamins, not only do they make your cheeks look great, they will also leave your skin feeling nourished.

For the days when your skin looks dull and tired and is in desperate need of not just a touch of color but a serious revitalizing solution, this wonder blush from L’Oreal employs an innovative opti-blur technology which smoothes out the skin — while still delivering a dash of fresh and radiant color.

Only a tiny dot is necessary, making this product a real investment as it will last a long time. If you find your skin starts to lose its spark throughout the day or looks lackluster in the colder months, having one of these blushes on hand will give you the tools to instantly lift your complexion.

Cream blushes are synonymous with dewy makeup, but this liquid blush from Profusion actually offers a matte finish. There is something about the softness of a liquid blush which makes everyone's skin appear more luminous and fresh, and if keeping your complexion glowing is your main objective, then this is the one to reach for.

The six dreamy shades are inspired by cocktails with our favorites being the Cosmo and Mai Tai tones. They also come with a sponge tipped wand for a mess-free easy to blend application.

Coming in at just under $4, these cream blush sticks from Wet n Wild make a strong contender for the best value beauty product around. The velvety soft blush glides onto skin effortlessly, and the cream-to-powder finish leaves your makeup looking elevated.

The formula is loaded with vitamin E, so every time you apply them, your skin is also being taken care of. This also makes them a great option to use as a tinted lip balm — meaning you get even more bang for your buck.

The Golden Guava shade in this cream blush from Julep works like a dream on medium skin tones, as it has just the right hues to deliver a natural and luminous dash of color to the cheeks. This stick formula makes it incredibly simple to use and the shades can be built up to your desired strength.

Once applied, this blush has a powder finish with the super-fine pigments providing a luxuriously rich color which has the added bonus of having a soft-focus blurring effect for skin.

NYX is famed for the deep pigments in their eyeshadows, lipsticks and blushes, so it is no surprise that their cream blushes deliver the same rich intensity. Those with darker skin tones will love how well the shade Bombshell works on their complexions.

The lightweight consistency is suitable for dry, combination and oily skin and the doe-foot applicator means you don’t even need a brush to apply it.