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The Best Blushes for Mature Skin, According to Enthusiastic Shoppers

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The Best Blushes for Mature Skin, According to Enthusiastic Shoppers
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The best blushes for mature skin seamlessly melt into the complexion, livening up the face with a healthy-looking glow that never, ever settles into or accentuates fine lines and dry patches. There are some universally agreed-on tips for finding and applying formulas on aging skin, but lately, quite a few new and innovative blushes have hit the market and joined the ranks with shopper favorites. That means we're diving deep into shoppers' reviews to see which ones are among the best for skin over 40, over 50, over 60 and beyond.

Keep scrolling to see which blushes currently stand out among shoppers 40 years old and older.

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The Best Blushes for Mature Skin, According to Enthusiastic Shoppers

1 / 10

RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip & Cheek Color ($36)

Cream blush is a fabulous option for mature skin. This multiuse cream by RMS Beauty delivers skin conditioning ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter and Buriti oil to hydrate both lips and cheeks with concentrated colors that build and blend seamlessly.

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RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip & Cheek Color ($36)
2 / 10

Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($23)

Rare Beauty's megaviral Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is available in two finishes: matte and dewy. Made with a blend of extracts from lotus, gardenia and white water lily, the formula melts into skin like butter—but as several reviews will tell you, you only need the tiniest bit (seriously, tiny). Swirl it onto the apples of your cheeks for a natural flush that looks like the soft pinch it's named after.

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Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($23)
3 / 10

Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush ($25)

This liquid-cream formula from Saie is available in nine shades and combines elderberry, licorice root and plant-derived glycerin to protect, brighten and hydrate skin. The pigment starts as a subtle tint, but the lightweight formula builds seamlessly until you hit your desired wash of color.

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Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush ($25)
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4 / 10

Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick ($48)

This creamy, satin-finish blush is a favorite of celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Garnerfor good reason. One, it's made with a moisture-boosting, antioxidant-rich formula of berryflux vita (raspberry), jojoba seed oil and vitis vita fruit (grape) extract to replenish skin for a smoother, suppler finish. And two, every one of the six colors radiates a healthy, natural-looking wash of color.

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Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick ($48)
5 / 10

LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Serum Blush Tint ($28)

Laura Geller, founder of the eponymous brand, previously told NewBeauty the brand's Serum Blush Tint "is an amazing option because it offers a water-like gel finish to the skin and can be used over any foundation (liquid, cream or powder)."

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LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Serum Blush Tint ($28)
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6 / 10

Jones Road The Best Blush ($28)

While most experts agree that cream and liquid blush formulas work best on mature skin, don't scroll past all powders.Jones Road's silky, talc-free formulation uses squalane to hydrate skin and lock in moisture. Choose from five shades for an enviable lit-from-within flush.

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Jones Road The Best Blush ($28)
7 / 10

CHANEL N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm ($48)

Chanel's multi-use balm moisturizes skin with red camellia oil, an ingredient naturally rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids and vitamins to revive cheeks (and lips) with a pop of dewy color.

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CHANEL N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm ($48)
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8 / 10

MERIT Beauty Flush Balm ($30)

I have yet to find someone—of any age—who doesn't rave over Merit's Flush Balm. The vitamin E-rich tint imparts a dewy and sheer buildable texture and a transparent wash of color that makes cheeks appear naturally flushed.

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MERIT Beauty Flush Balm ($30)
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ILIA Multi-Stick ($36)

Another great lip and cheek multitasker helms from ILIA. It’s packed with nourishing ingredients such as avocado oil, shea butter and orange peel wax to soften the skin while giving it a boost of antioxidants.

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ILIA Multi-Stick ($36)
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10 / 10

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush and Lip Color ($24)

This creamy, demi-matte cream blush blends nourishing mango butter, avocado oil and apricot oil to nourish and condition skin with a barely-there feel. But don't let its lightweight texture make you think there's no color payoff—there are 11 creamy, buildable and highly pigmented shades to choose from.

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Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush and Lip Color ($24)

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