The Best Liquid Blush, According To A Blush-Obsessed Editor

While I don't consider myself to be a pro when it comes to coming up with new and unexpected ways to create makeup looks for my everyday lifestyle, I've started to notice an uptick in compliments from strangers on the blush I wear. I stick to two basic components when selecting a liquid blush at the start of my day: 1) it must add a good amount of vibrancy and life to my deep complexion, and 2) its liquid formula must withstand everything from post-pilates sweat to New York City's wild weather.

In my three year of experience as a beauty editor, I've been able to test and review hundreds of blush products offering big promises, but not as much follow through. However, through the same process, I've also discovered countless stand-out liquid blush products that keep me coming back. Since I've sworn off gate keeping for the year, I'm sharing a few of my favorite finds below that have beat all my loft expectations (plus, helpful information about what each of them offer). You can thank me later!

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The Best Liquid Blush, Listed

Best Overall: Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Blush

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Who What Wear Associate Beauty Editor Maya Thomas wears the Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint Blush in Vivid Coral.

Best “Lit-from-Within” Glow: Nars Afterglow Liquid Blush

Best for a Barely There Look: Rodial Blush Drops

Best Skincare-Infused Formula: Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer Blush

Best Long-Lasting Finish: Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush

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Thomas wearing the Hourglass Unreal Liquid Blush in Imagine.

Best Flawless Application: e.l.f. Cosmetics Camo Liquid Blush

Best Universal Shade: Trish McEvoy Liquid Face Color

Best for On-The-Go Makeup: Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Blush Wand

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Thomas wearing the Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Beauty Blush Wand in Pillow Talk.

Best for Enhancing Rosiness: Perricone MD No Makeup Blush

Best Texture-Blurring Finish: Anastasia Beverly Hills Blurring Serum Liquid Blush

Best for Multipurpose Benefits: Drunk Elephant O-Bloos Rosi Drops

Best Shade Availability: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush