Blushes ($15 & Under) | 2015 Editor's Favorites
ColourPop More, Please Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "vivid fuchsia with a violet-blue duochrome in a pearlized finish." ...
ColourPop More, Please Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "vivid fuchsia with a violet-blue duochrome in a pearlized finish." ...
Stryke is described as a "rusty red with copper and gold highlights." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark coppery--red with warm undertones and a...
Stryke is described as a "rusty red with copper and gold highlights." It's a slightly muted, medium-dark coppery--red with warm undertones and a...
ColourPop Sticky Sweet Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "deep violet with pink duo chrome finish." It's a plummy purple with...
ColourPop Sticky Sweet Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "deep violet with pink duo chrome finish." It's a plummy purple with...
ColourPop Jelly Fish Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "bright red coral in a pearlized finish." It's a bright, medium-dark...
ColourPop Jelly Fish Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "bright red coral in a pearlized finish." It's a bright, medium-dark...
ColourPop Cruel Intentions Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "warm rose." It's a lightly brightened, medium pink with warm...
ColourPop Cruel Intentions Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is described as a "warm rose." It's a lightly brightened, medium pink with warm...
NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Electro HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. NARS Desire (P, $30.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). MAC Heavenly (LE, $22.00) is less shimmery, glossier (95% similar). ColourPop Pegacorn (DC, $8.00) is more shimmery (95% similar). MAC Florida (LE, $21.00) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). ColourPop More, Please (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). Sephora I'm Shocked (09) (P, $14.00) is darker (90% similar). Urban Decay Savage (LE, ) is less shimmery, darker (90% similar). LORAC Vivid (P, $23.00) is more shimmery, lighter (90% similar). ColourPop Pie (DC, $8.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Grapevine #2 (PiP, ) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (85% similar). Surratt Beauty Se Pomponner (P, $32.00) is lighter (85% similar). Too Faced Plumagranate (Blush) (PiP, ) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar). Fenty Beauty Crush on Cupid (P, $20.00) is less shimmery, more muted, warmer (80% similar). MAC Dollymix (P, $24.00) is lighter, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Soulshine (Together) (LE, $30.00) is darker (85% similar). Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Summer HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is medium, pink-coral with warm undertones and gold pearl. Make Up For Ever B314 (P, $23.00) is less shimmery (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset #2 (PiP, ) is warmer (95% similar). Kevyn Aucoin Sunset (P, $38.00) is more muted (95% similar). Smith and Cult Universal Peach (P, $24.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Warm (Winter 2016) Blush (LE, $60.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). MAC Petal Power (P, $29.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). Hourglass Incandescent Electra (P, $38.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Laura Geller Papaya (P, $26.00) is less shimmery, darker, brighter (90% similar). NARS Fetishized (LE, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). Laura Mercier Peach (P, $30.00) is lighter (90% similar). Chanel Coco Code (LE, $70.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). Wet 'n' Wild Pearlescent Pink (P, $2.99) is lighter, cooler (90% similar). NARS Hard Party (LE, $30.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). Physicians Formula Warm (P, $11.99) is less shimmery (90% similar). ColourPop Fox (DC, $8.00) is cooler (90% similar). Tarte Glisten (P, $29.00) is more shimmery, darker (90% similar). NARS Deep Throat (PiP, $30.00) is less shimmery, darker (85% similar). NARS Soulshine (Together) (LE, $30.00) is darker (85% similar). Cover FX Spiced Cinnamon (Right) (PiP, ) is darker, warmer (85% similar). Milani Dolce Pink (P, $7.99) is more shimmery, lighter, cooler (85% similar). Top 20 dupes listed, see the rest. See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
Sephora Love Sick (22) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is slightly muted, medium-dark pink with...
Sephora Love Sick (22) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is slightly muted, medium-dark pink with...
Sephora I'm Shocked (09) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "flashy fuchsia." It's a right,...
Sephora I'm Shocked (09) Colorful Blush ($15.00 for 0.12 oz.) is described as a "flashy fuchsia." It's a right,...
NYX Deep Plum HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. NARS Lovejoy (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Lancome Rosegold Lights (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
NYX Deep Plum HD Blush ($6.00 for 0.16 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy copper with warm undertones and a satin finish. NARS Lovejoy (P, $30.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar). MAC Scene to Be Seen (Inner) (LE, $34.00) is more shimmery (90% similar). MAC Make You Mine (P, $23.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). bareMinerals The Indecent Proposal (PiP, $22.00) is less shimmery (90% similar). NYX Bronzed (P, $6.50) is lighter, warmer (90% similar). NARS Fervor (Right) (PiP, ) is warmer (85% similar). Tom Ford Beauty Contour (Softcore) (LE, $60.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar). Tarte Unearthed (LE, $29.00) is less shimmery, lighter (90% similar). Sephora + Pantone Universe Marsala (LE, ) is brighter, warmer (85% similar). MAC Stylish Me (LE, $24.00) is warmer (85% similar). MAC Sweet As Cocoa (P, $24.00) is more muted, cooler (80% similar). MAC Margin (P, $24.00) is more shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Clinique Fig Pop (P, $21.00) is brighter, warmer (80% similar). Lancome Rosegold Lights (P, $30.00) is more shimmery, lighter, more muted (80% similar). Buxom Dolly (P, $22.00) is less shimmery, lighter (80% similar). Fenty Beauty Cognac (P, $25.00) is less shimmery, darker, warmer (80% similar). See comparison swatches / view dupes side-by-side.
My faves are the Elf blush palette in Dark and the Milani romantic rose blush.
Nice!
Clinique’s Fig Pop, thanks to you! Happy New Year!!
🙂 Happy new year!
*NYX HD Amber, the perfect mix of peach/coral/nude for me. I reach for it over and over again , thanks to your review.
*Sephora Over The Moon ( cool pale pink) , goes well with many of my purple lippies, never looks OTT.
*Shout out to Milani Rose blushes, a real DS gem –natural colors, gorgeous flower embossing ( without the Dior prices), and one pan will last a lifetime or more
I’m thrilled to hear you’ve had such success with NYX Amber!
All quite lovely! Lovesick would be my day to day choice though Cruel Intentions would also work. I love seeing such impactful color that is excellent quality at an affordable price though. It might help me get out of my blush rut though Rosacea makes that hard!
ColourPop is so hard to resist – great products at an amazing price point!
I think I really should get Sticky Sweet… it should be a good color for my cheeks, and really looks much less red than Magical in Mauve…
It is more forgiving, too, with respect to sheering it out/building it up!
That’s good to know! I really do have to try it!
Heck, I think I’m breaking my own record here! Again, I only have one here: Cruel Intentions, but it’s perfect for when I do something more natural and softer.
I also love my CP Quarters, too!
The beautiful offerings from Nyx are sooo tempting, but concerns about shipping still plague me knowing how these tend to be fragile. Otherwise, I’d order Deep Plum and Summer.
And I really wish CP would make Stryke permanent and not in a kit!!!
I’m so glad CP did blushes in their formula! I’m kind of surprised we haven’t seen more brands do it as well!
Kiko Soft Touch Blush in Soft Plum, Milani Luminoso (every year fave), NYX Peach (old packaging), and WNW Mellow Wine. I only got the Kiko Soft Plum a month ago – but I love it too much not to include it.
I’ve only bought a few blushes this past year because I wanted to utilize all the ones I had and put a small dent in some of them before buying any more. I feel I was successful 😀 and now it’s 2016 – so time to buy more blushes!
I’ve heard a lot of great things about Mello Wine!
These are all so gorgeous. So many brights, too.
My favorite new DS blushes for 2015: ColourPop Jellyfish. Milani Rose Powder Blush Limited Edition in Awakening Rose, American Beauty Rose, and Blossomtime Rose. City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Blush in Blackberry. Hard Candy Glow All the Way Ombre Blush in Punch and Sunburst.
Jellyfish was a good one! Such an intense shade.
I just have one favourite blush – my Natio Sunkissed palette – swirls of peachy shades that just suit my complexion and, on sale, it is under $15. A bargain.
Sounds gorgeous 🙂
Only have 1 CP, very bold. Need others, esp. New Lowes. Bypassed some Nyx, but they’re perm
New Lowes is stunning!
Jelly Fish. So gorgeous. So sad it is discontinued.
I wish they’d make that permanent – such a perfect pop of color and shimmer.
I bought some NYX blushes in the US last year and love them. I got the baked ones as I am also a fan of Laura Geller baked products. You do however need to build up the colour of the NYX ones but I don’t mind this at all.
Awesome, Val!
My favorites this year have been Clinique’s Pansy Pop, ColourPop’s Rain and Sticky Sweet, and the now discontinued Over the Moon by Sephora (♪♫”Like a comet blazing ‘cross the evening sky, gone too soon…♫♪). 😉
Oops… I got too excited when I was looking at my favorite blushes and accidentally included Pansy Pop in the $25 and under! LOL
I wish they’d bring back Over the Moon! Such a shame they discontinued it!
sticky sweet makes most of ur lists! have to get it now…my only problem with the formula is i cant seem to find a brush to work with these!! fingers are great but i dont set my base usually so everything ends up moving…i own mostly mid range brushes but something should work n i cant seem to find it. stippling brushes are the worst for this formula but regular blush brushes dont pick up anything…did say u use mac brushes with these Christine? i dont own any n cant seem to bring myself to buy a mac one for these ha! the eyeshadows blend beautifully with any brush i try again fingers are best but the mattes blend great with synthetic…these blush tho…
lower range brushes i meant* (mostly RT n drugstore)
I use MAC 159 for cream blushes like ColourPop 🙂
I just got my hands on Summer by Nyx, not really my choice of color but my sister likes it and she looks nice on it so we bought and bring Summer home 🙂
I also have cruel intentions by Colour Pop, and a blusher from Sephora although I have forgotten its name.
Happy to hear that your sister likes it!