Best & Worst of ColourPop Blush Stix
This week, ColourPop Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a new, cream blush in a twist-up format, which launched in 18 different shades. The formula is supposed to “blend effortlessly” with a “natural, skin-like finish” that can be layered or applied on bare skin. The brand recommends applying directly from the tube for heavier coverage and using a brush to pick up product for less coverage, though the coverage “easily builds colour to your heart’s desire.” They dry down to a semi-set finish–lightly dewy, definitely “natural, skin-like” in appearance, but not overly tacky or really wet-looking. I haven’t found that they migrate or move around much, so the formula is still longer-wearing at seven to nine hours with minimal movement. They have applied well and worn well over foundation thus far, too. They are not transfer-proof but are transfer-resistant; they won’t smear around with an inadvertent touch but aren’t fully locked down.
The pigmentation varied a bit from shade to shade, but most shades were semi-opaque to fully opaque when applied directly from the tube in one “swipe” motion, though I think mimicking this on cheeks isn’t quite as easily done as compared to my arm. I preferred picking up product on my fingertip, patting on the apple of my cheek and diffusing upward and outward, then using a clean fingertip to diffuse and soften the edges as needed. I appreciated that even the deeper hues didn’t seem to “sink” into my pores and were as easy to apply and blend out as very light, more my-skin-but-better (literally, my skin!) hues. I would describe the formula was buildable from semi-sheer to medium with semi-opaque coverage possible, but there’s enough slip in the formula that it starts to sheer out noticeably even when applied more heavily.
The consistency was lightly emollient, lightweight, and thin with good spreadability and movement; it didn’t lift up base products but still worked well over bare skin. I didn’t experience it lifting up or creating patchiness over time on top of foundation, even when I set the foundation initially, but I would recommend (same as I would for most cream-based cheek formulas!) to pair with a less-matte foundation for optimal results (the dewy finish plays well with a more skin-like base).
Hen Party is a medium, slightly muted coral with warm undertones and a luminous, dewy finish. It had more opaque coverage applied directly from the...
Hen Party is a medium, slightly muted coral with warm undertones and a luminous, dewy finish. It had more opaque coverage applied directly from the...
ColourPop More is More Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warmer undertones and much warmer, golden shimmer throughout. This...
ColourPop More is More Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium pink with warmer undertones and much warmer, golden shimmer throughout. This...
ColourPop Mic Drop Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, vivid pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a natural finish. It had rich color...
ColourPop Mic Drop Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, vivid pink-coral with subtle, warm undertones and a natural finish. It had rich color...
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Got Change is a medium-dark copper with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation that applied well onto...
Got Change is a medium-dark copper with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had medium, buildable pigmentation that applied well onto...
ColourPop Mini Me Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright pop of peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. Applied, it had a...
ColourPop Mini Me Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright pop of peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural sheen. Applied, it had a...
ColourPop Under Pressure Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had rich...
ColourPop Under Pressure Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had rich...
ColourPop Aloha Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had buildable pigmentation...
ColourPop Aloha Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, peachy-orange with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had buildable pigmentation...
ColourPop Pretty Thing Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen. It seemed to have...
ColourPop Pretty Thing Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark plum with subtle, cool undertones and a natural sheen. It seemed to have...
ColourPop Splash Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright pop of pink-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had opaque color payoff...
ColourPop Splash Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright pop of pink-coral with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It had opaque color payoff...
ColourPop So-Called Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark berry with strong, cool blue undertones and a luminous finish. It had...
ColourPop So-Called Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark berry with strong, cool blue undertones and a luminous finish. It had...
ColourPop 25/8 Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a soft, muted mid-tone pink-coral with warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had buildable...
ColourPop 25/8 Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a soft, muted mid-tone pink-coral with warmer undertones and a natural sheen. It had buildable...
ColourPop Hooked Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with warm undertones and a dusting of fine, gold pearl. The texture was...
ColourPop Hooked Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium orange with warm undertones and a dusting of fine, gold pearl. The texture was...
ColourPop Flamenco Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a rich, fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation...
ColourPop Flamenco Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a rich, fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. It had opaque pigmentation...
ColourPop Sidewayz Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium coral with warm undertones, but leans pinker, and warmer, coppery-gold pearl. It had...
ColourPop Sidewayz Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium coral with warm undertones, but leans pinker, and warmer, coppery-gold pearl. It had...
Aviary is a brighter, medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It appeared warmer when applied at medium or heavier coverage, but...
Aviary is a brighter, medium-dark pink with warm undertones and a natural sheen. It appeared warmer when applied at medium or heavier coverage, but...
ColourPop Mallrat Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a soft, peachy-coral with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It was dewy without being overtly...
ColourPop Mallrat Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a soft, peachy-coral with warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It was dewy without being overtly...
ColourPop Skater Boyz Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium pink with soft, warm undertones and a luminous finish. The consistency was smooth,...
ColourPop Skater Boyz Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium pink with soft, warm undertones and a luminous finish. The consistency was smooth,...
ColourPop Winona Forever Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous finish. The texture was...
ColourPop Winona Forever Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark copper with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous finish. The texture was...
ColourPop Roosevelt Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark, coppery brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It wasn't quite as dewy...
ColourPop Roosevelt Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium-dark, coppery brown with warm undertones and a satin finish. It wasn't quite as dewy...
Cash In is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had medium, buildable coverage that was a little sheerer if applied...
Cash In is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous finish. It had medium, buildable coverage that was a little sheerer if applied...
ColourPop Cool It Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a dewy sheen. It had more opaque coverage when...
ColourPop Cool It Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium pink with warm undertones and a dewy sheen. It had more opaque coverage when...
ColourPop Totes Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a rich coral with warm undertones and a barely-there pearl paired with a dewy finish. The blush...
ColourPop Totes Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a rich coral with warm undertones and a barely-there pearl paired with a dewy finish. The blush...
ColourPop Cottage Life Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a natural sheen. It had...
ColourPop Cottage Life Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a light-medium, peachy brown with strong, warm orange undertones and a natural sheen. It had...
Spot On is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had a lightly dewy finish that was noticeably dewy but did not slide...
Spot On is a medium peach with moderate, warm undertones and a luminous sheen. It had a lightly dewy finish that was noticeably dewy but did not slide...
ColourPop Rum Runner Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium coral with moderate, warm undertones balanced between pink and more orange paired...
ColourPop Rum Runner Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a medium coral with moderate, warm undertones balanced between pink and more orange paired...
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Reader Reviews
Based on 3 Reviews, 3 Quick Reviews
The Good: Creamy (5), Easy To Apply (5), Blendable (3), Travel-friendly (3), Buttery (2), Smooth (2), Great Value (2), Long-wearing (1)
The In-Between: Buildable (4), Natural (4), Luminous (3), Sheer (2), Highly Pigmented (1)
The Bad: Fades (2)
I’ve got to say that ColourPop did a fantastic job with the formula of these! I have 7 on my wishlist, but am going to start with just a few at first. First picks being: More Is More, Wallaby and Under Pressure.
Hello. I have a warm medium skin tone, and I purchased Wallaby. I love purple and Iove opalescent, so I really wanted it to work out. It’s pretty light on me, and when I try to blend it, it sheers out very easily so you don’t see much. I’m going to explore whether this will work as a highlighter. Just a little warning.
A stunning range, with excellent results. There are a few blush sticks that are quite similar to each other in the coral/pink range, but I guess that would be because of variations in skin tones. I would find it difficult to pick the right one for me as I think I would have to swatch them myself to see.
Thank you for the reviews Christine.
I love cream blushes, so I picked up 4 of these: More is More is my least favorite. I didn’t find its peach shimmer flattering on me. Under Pressure is my fave, then Splash, and 25/8. They are certainly portable and take up little precious space in my cosmetic bag. I apply to hand and then use brush to blend, but longevity is not great.
For the 6$ a piece I paid for them I like them, but the quality does not compare to the richer pigments and creamier texture found in higher priced brands’ potted creams, such as ND, Chanel, and LM.
I have three (Mini Me, Flamenco, and More Is More). Mini Me is my favorite, with Flamenco being a close second. It might look too bright in the tube, but when Flamenco is applied lightly as a sheer wash, it’s gorgeous. I was less impressed with More Is More because it doesn’t go on as smoothly or stay on as long as the other two. Maybe it’s the finish. Overall, I’m very impressed with this formula.
It is truly amazing how ColourPop can develop and market so many really wonderful products with few or any misses and at such a low price point. Whatever they are doing, they are doing it right. Mic Drop and Under Pressure are my favorites and I have cart at ColourPop so will likely place the order soon.
Invite Only looks so nice, it is a shame it was more difficult to blend!