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

Christine — Sat, 31 Dec 2022 15:00:00 +0000

There were just over 65 blushes that I reviewed in 2022 that were under $15, though most of them were from ColourPop (surprising no one!). There was also Give Me Glow’s Blush range, which I haven’t finished reviewing (many more reviews slated for 2023), which had some unusual hues!

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

01.

01. At First Blush ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.15 oz.

A+

ColourPop At First Blush Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and slightly warmer gold and...

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ColourPop At First Blush Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and slightly warmer gold and...

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02. No Way ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.15 oz.

A+

ColourPop No Way Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and lighter pink and gold pearl that...

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ColourPop No Way Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and lighter pink and gold pearl that...

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03.

03. Sounds Grape ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.15 oz.

A+

ColourPop Sounds Grape Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and fine gold and berry pearl...

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ColourPop Sounds Grape Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and fine gold and berry pearl...

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04.

04. Ziggy ColourPop

ColourPop

LELimited Edition. $8.00/0.33 oz.

ColourPop Ziggy Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coppery-red with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, dewy sheen.

Semi-sheer,...

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ColourPop Ziggy Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coppery-red with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, dewy sheen.

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05.

05. Summer Love (2022) Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

Summer Love (2022) is a deep pink with subtle, cooler undertones paired with warmer, contrasting golden pearl throughout. The version in the bag was...

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Summer Love (2022) is a deep pink with subtle, cooler undertones paired with warmer, contrasting golden pearl throughout. The version in the bag was...

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06.

06. Lilac Euphoria Give Me Glow

Give Me Glow

PPermanent. $14.00/0.34 oz.

Give Me Glow Lilac Euphoria Dream Blush ($14.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a brighter, dark lavender with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish.

Opaque...

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Give Me Glow Lilac Euphoria Dream Blush ($14.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a brighter, dark lavender with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish.

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07. Morning Sunshine Moira

Moira

PPermanent. $9.50/0.317 oz.

Moira Morning Sunshine Signature Ombre Blush ($9.50 for 0.317 oz.) swirled together to create a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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Moira Morning Sunshine Signature Ombre Blush ($9.50 for 0.317 oz.) swirled together to create a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...

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08.

08. Thinking of You Sydney Grace

Sydney Grace

PPermanent. $9.00/0.25 oz.

Thinking of You is a brighter, orange-coral with a matte finish.

Opaque coverage
Smooth, velvety, not powdery
Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied...

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Thinking of You is a brighter, orange-coral with a matte finish.

Opaque coverage
Smooth, velvety, not powdery
Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied...

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09.

09. Caribbean elf

elf

PPermanent. $7.00/0.35 oz.

A-

elf Caribbean Putty Blush ($7.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a vivid red with cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish (once dried down).

Medium to semi-opaque,...

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elf Caribbean Putty Blush ($7.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a vivid red with cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish (once dried down).

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Glossover Breakdown

97%

Average

Glossover Averages

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9.5

pigmentation

texture

9.5

longevity

application

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97%

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9.5

pigmentation

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9.5

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application

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97%

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 1

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!

Favorite blush you purchased or rediscovered in 2022?
Did you finish any blushes in 2022?
What was your go-to blush in 2022?

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