Tip: if at any point the blush becomes too dramatic for your liking, gently swipe your favorite face powder over top to blend out some of the pigment.**Please only post drugstore products for this thread and upvote the comments you agree with. I recommend starting on the outside of the face and working your way towards the center. Begin applying and blending out blush to the apples of cheeks.Remember: the denser the brush, the more pigment you will pick up. Pat the brush of your choice directly into Putty Blush to pick up pigment.Repeat as needed to build up intensity.Take a dense brush (I use this brush, $9.99, from Real Techniques) or Beautyblender ($20) to blend out Putty Blush, working it into the skin.Using fingertips, apply product directly to cheeks.Milabu Beauty Method: Wash of color or bold cheek? If you’re looking for an affordable cream blush that’s easy to use and gorgeous on the skin, this is it. For only $7 each, this blush gives the best bang for your buck in both quality and performance. Much like the crowd favorite Putty Bronzer, it is easy to work with, nicely pigmented, and wears beautifully on the skin. It’s rated 4.3 out of 5 stars, crowning it the best drugstore cream blush at Ulta. Putty Blush is definitely the standard cream rouge in the value product category. Our Rating Criteria How It Compares: E.l.f. A total win in my book! Quick Rating Rundown I still had that same natural glow after 12 hours of wear. blush lasted all day on my skin without fading, settling, or looking dry. With a light handed application, the product gives a natural wash of color that can be effortlessly built to a more dramatic look. It’s actually a great affordable dupe for Tower28’s BeachPlease in Golden Hour! Bali was my favorite shade out of the two, with just the right amount of pink and red for a healthy glow on my complexion. Tahiti would be perfect for those who prefer a more warm, orange cheek look. The colors do look more muted online and bolder in person. Bali is a rosy, mauve nude shade and Tahiti is more of a bright coral.

Putty Blush comes in eight shades, so I picked up two to test out: Bali and Tahiti. Putty Blush is a prime example, containing hydrating ingredients such as argan oil and vitamin E that help nourish skin. prides itself on being vegan and cruelty free, with skin enhancing ingredients in their products. It claims to be a highly pigmented, buildable formula that transforms to a semimatte powder finish. Cosmetics’ website describes their Putty Blush as a “ velvety, lightweight’‘ cream that melts into the skin for a natural “flushed-from-within” glow. So, I was pretty excited to test out Putty Blush to see if it lives up to the hype. Could it be the best drugstore cream blush? Promises vs. I already love e.l.f.’s Putty Bronzer, and I know the creamy formula is beautiful, easy to work with, and a steal at just $7. Cream blushes are a favorite formula of mine, so I am always on the hunt for something new. Putty Blush has been hyped up for a while, with Instagram and TikTok platforms abuzz with praise for the rosy cheeks it gives its wearers. They have made their name in the cosmetics industry by creating high performing products for a low cost. Cosmetics is an accessible, clean drugstore makeup line. Putty Blush: Well loved, affordable cream blush.Į.l.f.

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