The Blushes Celebrity Makeup Artists Always Buy at the Drugstore

A healthy glow doesn't need to cost you a fortune.

By Danielle Fontana Dooley, Senior Digital Editor · Apr 17, 2018

The way blush can instantly wake up a tired face makes it a must in any makeup artist’s kit, but some formulas can look cakey, chalky and just plain fake on the skin. To help streamline the path to a healthy glow, top makeup artists share their favorite picks—all straight from the drugstore.

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NYX Rouge Cream Blush ($6)

Kelly Clarkson’s makeup artist, Ashley Donovan says: “The sheer color and dewy finish of this blush gives you that ‘flushed from within’ glow.”

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Revlon Insta Blush ($9)

“This is the perfect consistency for a novice makeup-user or makeup lover,” says celebrity makeup artist Aliana Lopez. “It’s beautiful, sheer and easily buildable if you’re looking for more of a color pop. Plus, the color options are easy and work for all skin tones.”

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Milani Rose Powder Blush ($9)

Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Dorman calls this gorgeous formula, that’s stunning both in and out of the pan, her go-to.

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Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Cheek Flush ($7)

Stoj, makeup artist for Streeters, says, “I love this tinted, creamy blush. It’s so fresh, natural-looking and glides on smoothly.”

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Milani Baked Blush ($8)

“This blush is super pigmented, but the powder is soft and fine,” says celebrity makeup artist Millie Morales. “The shades are beautiful, long lasting and economical.” It’s baked formula also makes it celebrity makeup artist Ashley Rebecca’s favorite. “It glides on the skin easier than most affordable blushes that tend to streak.”