It’s almost winter, the weather is so gloomy that if you caught a pink cloud in the sun, you want to document it. All I want to wear and enjoy coordinating, are clothes fall in the gray, beige, brown, navy blue, and black palette. Also, what I call the gloomy colors. And with the much less saturated atmosphere, I tend now to add makeup that feels more of a nourisher for a deserted field. I want this radiant dewy look that screams, “Damn, how she ever has the time to get a facial in this weather?
My decision came by accident the other day, when I scrubbed my face with a newly used special loofa, went out and noticed my reflection in a mirror I crossed. My cheeks were flushing (in a good way). It looked dewy with a pinky hue that I enjoyed. The second day, I copied the look with cream blush. Cream blushes are my go-to for easy application and blending. I apply it straight from the bot, or the stick, and blend it with my fingers. If I went overboard with the product, I blend the edges with some moisture when I wear it alone. Or with foundation/concealer if I’m going for a full makeup look.
I also DIY cream blushes with two ingredients.
I now apply cream blushes daily. It became a part of my skin morning routine, the last step indeed, after moisturizing. I love the contrast that it gives to the whole look. Fresh in the face area, gloomy from neck to toes. So, I investigated more and wanted cream blushes that will suit the dry winter, moisturize, and blends into cheeks very naturally. Here are the best cream blushes for winter.
Onomie Boosting Lip + Cheek Stick, $30
The hydrating plumping balm is formulated without parabens, phthalates, polyethylene, silicones, and sodium lauryl sulfate. The dewy balmy texture and oil-infused tint swipe easily on lips and cheeks due to its naturally-derived extracts like cacay oil, sunflower seed oil, and shea butter. It’s also a great cream blush for mature skin because it softens fine lines, and boosts collagen production.
Perricone MD No Makeup Blush, $35
The sheer formula boasts two ingredients that brighten, smooth, and protect the skin throughout the day, vitamin C Ester, which visibly improve dullness, and Chinese ginger plant extract, which brightens the skin, all with a flush of color.
Nudestix’s Nudies Blush, $32
This product is also formulated without parabens, sulfates, and phthalates. It has the best range of nude tones. It’s great when you want to enhance this old tan of yours for a natural glow.
Glossier Cloud Paint $18
Favorited by many, including me, Glossier Cloud Paint has collagen that hydrates and plumps skin up with moisture. Its lightweight gel-cream texture makes it very buildable to achieve that natural dewiness.
Kjaer Weis Cream Blush $56
Kjaer Weis’s Cream Blush infused with nourishing ingredients like jojoba seed oil and beeswax. It blends seamlessly and gives that luminous glow, plus, super chic packaging alert!
