I never used to be a big lover of drugstore blushes, as far as I'm concerned the lasting power just doesn't match up to that of more pricey blushes. I still stand by that, however there are a few blushes from the aisles of Boots, Superdrug and CVS that still get a thumbs up from me!
Soap and Glory Love at First Blush: Not one for anyone who is cautious of shimmer. This is a pretty segmented blush with a heavy shimmer. I tend to reach for this most in the Summer, I can skip the highlighter and this adds a real glow to the face. This doesn't last particularly well throughout the day, I'd say you'd get around 5 hours wear, but it is super pretty so I'm willing to overlook that.
Revlon Powder Blushes: These are a recent discovery and I'm so impressed. Super soft powder blushes, with pretty intense pigmentation. This shade in particular (Mauvalous) is a really gorgeous natural shade that adds a pretty flush to the skin. I really don't like the packaging of these, but I'm willing to overlook it because of the quality!
Bourjois Little Round Pot: I always overlooked these, I find the Bourjois eyeshadows in the same packaging chalky and not pigmented at all so I never bothered to try the blush. However, I finally picked one up in the Boots 3 for 2 last month, and I'm seriously impressed. Great pigmentation, long lasting, and a huge colour range too.
Gosh Natural Blush in Electric Pink: I've tried a couple of Gosh blushes but this is by far the standout shade. This shade is much more pigmented and soft than any of the others I've tried. The only blush I've ever entirely used up, I've even hit pan on my second one!
Look Beauty Blush in Sculpt: There are some really bizarre shades in this range, but I love this particular shade, a kind of blush/bronze hybrid with a hint of shimmer. Super soft and pigmented, this one's a winner.
Sleek Blushes: I used to be a massive fan of Sleek blushes, but it's been a while since I've reached for them. It's not a reflection of the quality of the blushes, I've just been reaching for other things. However, as research for this post I've pulled these out again, and I've fallen back in love. I wish they'd bring their cream blushes out in individual shades rather than just in palettes because they're fantastic. These are so buttery soft and pigmented, and they have a massive shade range.
No7 Pop and Glow Blush in Soft Rose: My current drugstore blush favourite, a gorgeous rosey pink cream blush that almost has a powdery finish on the cheeks. Blends super easy, buildable, and gorgeous.
Topshop Cream Blushes: Some of my favourite cream blushes, I love the bright pretty colour range, and they're pigmented and blendable.
Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush: Crappy packaging, and a suspect colour range, but this shade is nice and the formula is awesome, slightly tacky and dewy looking on the skin. Perfect for Spring and Summer!
Nyx Powder Blush: Not the most pigmented, and the packaging is pretty crappy, but the shade range is awesome and they're easy to build up on the cheeks. You can't grumble at the price either!
Milani Powder Blush in Luminoso: The most long lasting of all the drugstore blushes I've tried. Incredibly brightening and lifting on the skin, it just adds so much life back into the skin. Gorgeous.
Wet and Wild Colour Icon Blush: Super pigmented and soft, and you get so much product for your money. This shade (pearlescent pink) is incredibly pretty and natural on the skin.
What are your favourite drugstore blushes?
