Blushes (Under $15) | 2022 Editor's Favorites
There were just over 65 blushes that I reviewed in 2022 that were under $15, though most of them were from ColourPop (surprising no one!). There was also Give Me Glow’s Blush range, which I haven’t finished reviewing (many more reviews slated for 2023), which had some unusual hues!
Temptalia’s Favorite Blushes (Under $15) | 2022
ColourPop At First Blush Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and slightly warmer gold and...
ColourPop At First Blush Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a brighter, medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and slightly warmer gold and...
ColourPop No Way Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and lighter pink and gold pearl that...
ColourPop No Way Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a medium-dark coral with moderate, warm undertones and lighter pink and gold pearl that...
ColourPop Sounds Grape Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and fine gold and berry pearl...
ColourPop Sounds Grape Super Shock Cheek ($8.00 for 0.15 oz.) is a rich, reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and fine gold and berry pearl...
ColourPop Ziggy Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coppery-red with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, dewy sheen.
- Semi-sheer,...
ColourPop Ziggy Blush Stix ($8.00 for 0.33 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark coppery-red with subtle, warm undertones and a soft, dewy sheen.
- Semi-sheer,...
Summer Love (2022) is a deep pink with subtle, cooler undertones paired with warmer, contrasting golden pearl throughout. The version in the bag was...
Summer Love (2022) is a deep pink with subtle, cooler undertones paired with warmer, contrasting golden pearl throughout. The version in the bag was...
Give Me Glow Lilac Euphoria Dream Blush ($14.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a brighter, dark lavender with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque...
Give Me Glow Lilac Euphoria Dream Blush ($14.00 for 0.34 oz.) is a brighter, dark lavender with strong, cool blue undertones and a matte finish.
- Opaque...
Moira Morning Sunshine Signature Ombre Blush ($9.50 for 0.317 oz.) swirled together to create a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...
Moira Morning Sunshine Signature Ombre Blush ($9.50 for 0.317 oz.) swirled together to create a light-medium pink with subtle, warm undertones and a...
Thinking of You is a brighter, orange-coral with a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not powdery
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied...
Thinking of You is a brighter, orange-coral with a matte finish.
- Opaque coverage
- Smooth, velvety, not powdery
- Picked up evenly with dry brush, applied...
elf Caribbean Putty Blush ($7.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a vivid red with cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish (once dried down).
- Medium to semi-opaque,...
elf Caribbean Putty Blush ($7.00 for 0.35 oz.) is a vivid red with cooler undertones and a semi-matte finish (once dried down).
- Medium to semi-opaque,...
Glossover Averages
If you’re unfamiliar with how I like to do my year-end favorites, here’s the low down: I pull from the products I reviewed in 2022, regardless of whether they were new, limited edition, or an established range I’ve only just gotten around to reviewing. These are personal favorites, so they may or may not be the highest rated products reviewed during the year (though they will tend to be better rated, naturally!). (You can check out the best of 2021 posts if you missed last year’s.)
Your Year in Review: Blushes Edition — Part 1
I thought it would be interesting to read through how readers used products throughout the year, what favorites emerged, what products fell by the wayside… so, if you want to join in, copy and paste the questions below and add your answers via a comment!
- Favorite blush you purchased or rediscovered in 2022?
- Did you finish any blushes in 2022?
- What was your go-to blush in 2022?
FAVORITE BLUSH YOU PURCHASED OR REDISCOVERED IN 2022?
Kaleidos Mono Blush in Sanguine; Lethal Cosmetics Magnetic Face Powder in Hybrid, Plan 9, and Cryostasis.
DID YOU FINISH ANY BLUSHES IN 2022?
Ha, ha. No.
WHAT WAS YOUR GO-TO BLUSH IN 2022?
Any powder blush in coral
Favorite blush you purchased or rediscovered in 2022? Favorite one that purchased was Lethal Cosmetics Floret! A shocker since I never imagined that this type of shade could look quite right on me. As for something I “rediscovered”, Nars Adrenaline.
Did you finish any blushes in 2022? Nope! Except for the fact that my beloved pan of UD Rapture Afterglow Blush has even more pan showing than I’d like, nothing is 100% used up
What was your go-to blush in 2022? Tarte Paaarty, MAC Cheek Pollen and Spring Flock, Nars Liberté, Savage, and Devotion, Fenty Rose Latté.
Favorite blush you purchased or rediscovered in 2022?
The only blush I purchased this year was Shiseido’s Inner Glow in a coral shade.
Did you finish any blushes in 2022?
Yes, I have hit pan on this blush, so I am looking for a replacement
What was your go-to blush in 2022?
I only use one blush at a time – so the Shiseido one was it.
Favorite blush you purchased or rediscovered in 2022?
*Haus Labs Rose Quartz, I know was intended as a hi-lighter but I’m so fair it’s a shimmer blush on me.
Did you finish any blushes in 2022?
*No, probably will hit pan on one of my Fenty cream blushes in 23.
What was your go-to blush in 2022? Fenty Cheeks out in Crush on Cupid and Cool Berry.
Favorite blush you purchased or rediscovered in 2022? My BareMinerals Blonzer in Kiss of Pink will always be my favorite. It looks airbrushed and that is saying a lot for someone that has pores and fine lines in my cheek area.
Did you finish any blushes in 2022? I did not.
What was your go-to blush in 2022? The above and Glossier Cloud Paint in Beam, layered.