Temptalia https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-budget-blushes/ In-depth makeup reviews with swatches and dupes, plus what you need to know about new product launches and tips on how to use your makeup! Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:27:24 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Blushes (Under $15) | 2018 Editor's Favorites https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-budget-blushes/ product https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-budget-blushes/#comments Fri, 28 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000 Christine https://www.temptalia.com/?p=370374 During the year, I found myself more regularly "looking" for new cheek colors to review, especially in the latter half, as I felt like I was running a little low... and it appears that's somewhat accurate.  There weren't that many new blushes (highlighters are another story!) that launched this year, even by ColourPop (hello, there's an area ColourPop should feel free to overindulge in for 2019!), which may have launched the most products in 2018 that I'm aware of (by any one brand). I hope that Wet 'n' Wild will consider making their ColorIcon Baked Blushes permanent going forward, and Continue Reading… ]]> During the year, I found myself more regularly “looking” for new cheek colors to review, especially in the latter half, as I felt like I was running a little low… and it appears that’s somewhat accurate.  There weren’t that many new blushes (highlighters are another story!) that launched this year, even by ColourPop (hello, there’s an area ColourPop should feel free to overindulge in for 2019!), which may have launched the most products in 2018 that I’m aware of (by any one brand).

Wet 'n' Wild Don't Flutter Yourself ColorIcon Baked Blush
Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype ColorIcon Baked Blush
ColourPop Zip Pressed Powder Blush
ColourPop Whirl Pressed Powder Blush
ColourPop Tick Pressed Powder Blush
ColourPop Ooh She's Blushing Super Shock Cheek

Best of 2018

Blushes (Under $15)

I hope that Wet ‘n’ Wild will consider making their ColorIcon Baked Blushes permanent going forward, and I’d really like to see more blush shades from ColourPop in 2019 as the ones they released this year were particularly lovely.

What blushes did you reach for this year?

P.S. — You can view swatches of my favorites here.

P.P.S. — If you enjoy reading/viewing my favorites, make sure you check out my all-time favorites here, products I’m thankful for (2018 series), and all of my editor’s recommended products here.

Top Blushes (Under $15) of 2018

01.

01. Whirl ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.28 oz.

A
ColourPop Whirl Pressed Powder Blush

Whirl is a bright, medium lavender with warmer, pink undertones and a soft, satiny finish. The texture was soft, silky, and smooth with a touch of...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Whirl is a bright, medium lavender with warmer, pink undertones and a soft, satiny finish. The texture was soft, silky, and smooth with a touch of...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
02.

02. Don't Flutter Yourself Wet 'n' Wild

Wet 'n' Wild

LELimited Edition. $4.99/0.19 oz.

A
Wet 'n' Wild Don't Flutter Yourself ColorIcon Baked Blush

Wet 'n' Wild Don't Flutter Yourself ColorIcon Baked Blush ($4.99 for 0.19 oz.) is a soft, light pink with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Wet 'n' Wild Don't Flutter Yourself ColorIcon Baked Blush ($4.99 for 0.19 oz.) is a soft, light pink with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. It...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
03.

03. Hummingbird Hype Wet 'n' Wild

Wet 'n' Wild

LELimited Edition. $4.99/0.19 oz.

A
Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype ColorIcon Baked Blush

Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype ColorIcon Baked Blush ($4.99 for 0.19 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. ...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Wet 'n' Wild Hummingbird Hype ColorIcon Baked Blush ($4.99 for 0.19 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy orange with warm undertones and a metallic sheen. ...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
04.

04. Tick ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.28 oz.

A-
ColourPop Tick Pressed Powder Blush

Tick is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It had medium, buildable (as the brand intended) pigmentation (up to...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Tick is a light-medium peach with warm, orange undertones and a satin finish. It had medium, buildable (as the brand intended) pigmentation (up to...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
05.

05. Zip ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $12.00/0.28 oz.

A-
ColourPop Zip Pressed Powder Blush

Zip is a bright, medium coral-orange with a satin sheen. It had good pigmentation--almost opaque--in a single layer, so it was more pigmented than...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

Zip is a bright, medium coral-orange with a satin sheen. It had good pigmentation--almost opaque--in a single layer, so it was more pigmented than...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
06.

06. Ooh She's Blushing ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.15 oz.

B+
ColourPop Ooh She's Blushing Super Shock Cheek

ColourPop Ooh She's Blushing Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes

ColourPop Ooh She's Blushing Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark pink-coral with warm undertones and a matte finish. It...

Read Review
View Swatches
View Dupes
Side-by-Side Swatches
Glossover Breakdown
A
5
B
1
C
0
D
0
F
0
92%
Average
Glossover Averages
product
9
pigmentation
9
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
92%
product
9
pigmentation
9
texture
9.5
longevity
9
application
5
Total
92%
]]> https://www.temptalia.com/2018-editors-favorites-budget-blushes/feed/ 9