Blushes (Over $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites

Christine — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 17:00:00 +0000

There were just over 150 blushes that I reviewed in 2022 that were over $15, so it was on the more challenging side to narrow down my list to a manageable amount of favorites. Lethal’s new shimmery blushes really won me over this past year, though.

Temptalia’s Favorite Blushes (Over $15) | 2022

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01. Peche Rosee Chanel

Chanel

LELimited Edition. $70.00/0.49 oz.

A+

Chanel Peche Rosee Blush Lumiere ($70.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium orange with a hint of red and very fine, gold pearl woven...

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Chanel Peche Rosee Blush Lumiere ($70.00 for 0.49 oz.) is a lightly brightened, medium orange with a hint of red and very fine, gold pearl woven...

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02. Humble LYS Beauty

LYS Beauty

PPermanent. $16.00/0.23 oz.

A+

LYS Beauty Humble Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush ($16.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a brighter, medium peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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LYS Beauty Humble Higher Standard Satin Matte Cream Blush ($16.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a brighter, medium peony pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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03. Daylily Rose Inc

Rose Inc

PPermanent. $18.00/0.15 oz.

Rose Inc Daylily Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium coral that was slightly muted and leaned slightly orange. It...

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Rose Inc Daylily Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium coral that was slightly muted and leaned slightly orange. It...

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04. Camellia Rose Inc

Rose Inc

PPermanent. $18.00/0.15 oz.

Rose Inc Camellia Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium rose pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural...

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Rose Inc Camellia Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a muted, medium rose pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural...

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05. Ember Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

Phytosurgence Ember Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a natural finish--not...

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Phytosurgence Ember Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a brighter, medium orange with moderate, warm undertones and a natural finish--not...

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06.

06. Lively Rosewood (5) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $45.00/0.23 oz.

Chanel Lively Rosewood (5) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium, pinky-plum with warmer undertones and a soft sheen. It...

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Chanel Lively Rosewood (5) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium, pinky-plum with warmer undertones and a soft sheen. It...

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07. Condensate Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

Phytosurgence Condensate Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, dusty mauve with subtle, warmer undertones but a cooler...

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Phytosurgence Condensate Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a medium-dark, dusty mauve with subtle, warmer undertones but a cooler...

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08.

08. Exothermic Phytosurgence

Phytosurgence

PPermanent. $17.07/0.14 oz.

Phytosurgence Exothermic Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, plummy-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish.

Opaque...

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Phytosurgence Exothermic Skin Spark Blush Balm ($17.07 for 0.14 oz.) is a deep, plummy-brown with neutral-to-warm undertones and a satin finish.

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09. Plan 9 Lethal Cosmetics

Lethal Cosmetics

PPermanent. $15.50/0.18 oz.

Lethal Cosmetics Plan 9 Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.

Opaque...

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Lethal Cosmetics Plan 9 Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a medium pink with strong, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.

Opaque...

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10. Cryostasis Lethal Cosmetics

Lethal Cosmetics

PPermanent. $15.50/0.18 oz.

Lethal Cosmetics Cryostasis Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, darker lavender-purple with cool undertones and subtle,...

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Lethal Cosmetics Cryostasis Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, darker lavender-purple with cool undertones and subtle,...

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11.

11. Hibiscus Rose Inc

Rose Inc

PPermanent. $18.00/0.15 oz.

Rose Inc Hibiscus Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, deeper pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural-matte...

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Rose Inc Hibiscus Blush Divine Clean Dewy Cream Blush ($18.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, deeper pink with subtle, warm undertones and a natural-matte...

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12.

12. Berry Boost (6) Chanel

Chanel

PPermanent. $45.00/0.23 oz.

Chanel Berry Boost (6) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a satin...

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Chanel Berry Boost (6) No. 1 de Chanel Lip & Cheek Balm ($45.00 for 0.23 oz.) is a medium-dark raspberry pink with cooler undertones and a satin...

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13. Blossom Lethal Cosmetics

Lethal Cosmetics

PPermanent. $15.50/0.18 oz.

Lethal Cosmetics Blossom Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.

Medium,...

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Lethal Cosmetics Blossom Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a light pink with moderate, warm undertones and a soft, luminous sheen.

Medium,...

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14. Floret Lethal Cosmetics

Lethal Cosmetics

PPermanent. $15.50/0.18 oz.

A-

Lethal Cosmetics Floret Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and lighter,...

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Lethal Cosmetics Floret Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a vivid, medium-dark orange with moderate, warm undertones and lighter,...

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15. Sassy Saffron Huda Beauty

Huda Beauty

PPermanent. $21.00/0.08 oz.

A-

Huda Beauty Sassy Saffron GloWish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark orange-coral with warmer undertones and a...

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Huda Beauty Sassy Saffron GloWish Cheeky Vegan Blush Powder ($21.00 for 0.08 oz.) is a brighter, medium-dark orange-coral with warmer undertones and a...

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16. Ornamental Lethal Cosmetics

Lethal Cosmetics

PPermanent. $15.50/0.18 oz.

A-

Lethal Cosmetics Ornamental Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum base with soft, warm undertones and a...

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Lethal Cosmetics Ornamental Magnetic Face Powder (Blush) ($15.50 for 0.18 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark rosy plum base with soft, warm undertones and a...

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Glossover Breakdown

96%

Average

Glossover Averages

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pigmentation

9.5

texture

longevity

application

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96%

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pigmentation

9.5

texture

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96%

If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)

Your Year in Review: Blushes Edition — Part 2

I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!

Did you prefer cream or powder blush in 2022?
Are you looking to add any blush to your collection in 2023?
What was your go-to tool for applying blush in 2022?

Lethal Cosmetics Ornamental Magnetic Face Powder (Blush)