These Blushes Are Beloved by Thousands & Perfect for Valentine’s Day

1 week ago 6

Top-rated blushes of 2026Courtesy of Rhode

You could never have too much blush. It's arguably the most fun makeup product available. We urge you to ignore the "blush blindness" allegations and enjoy having fun with pink and red hues—just in time for Valentine's Day

There's no need to wait for your Valentine to make you blush or for the cold to flush your cheeks. Add the pink to your cheeks yourself! Whether you're loyal to a specific formulation and texture or you like to experiment with mixing and matching different products, there are plenty of blushes to choose from. 

We're living in the blush renaissance, and the prospect of deciding on only one is incredibly daunting. That's why we searched across Sephora and Ulta Beauty to find you only the very best blushes, according to thousands of reviewers.

We've included everything from affordable drugstore favorites to prestige bestsellers—plus, a particular iconic one by a celeb brand that's always selling out. 

So, keep scrolling to shop our picks for the best blushes, according to thousands of reviewers and this beauty shopping writer.

e.l.f. Cosmetics Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand

Rating: 4.5/5 stars with

Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush

Rating: 4.4/5 stars with 3

Benefit WANDERful World Silky-Soft Powder Blush Mini

Rating: 4.6/5 stars with

NYX Buttermelt Pressed Powder Blush

Rating: 4.5/5 stars with

A drugstore favorite, the NYX Buttermelt Blush melts like butter onto your cheeks and leaves behind a silky smooth finish and vivid color payoff—simply choose one of its 12 available shades.

rhode Pocket Blush Buildable Hydrating Cream Blush

Rating: 4/5 stars with

An icon in the pocket or stick blush department, the Rhode Pocket Blush is beloved for its lightweight, creamy texture that blends effortlessly onto your cheeks and leaves behind a sun-kissed glowy look. 

Summer Fridays Blush Butter Balm Hydrating Cream Blush

Rating: 4.8/5 stars with 733

Summer Friday is well-known for its skincare products and tinted lip balms, which is why no one expected last year's blush launch. Available in six shades, this cream blush is packed with hydrating ingredients like ceramides, peptides, hyaluronic acid, and more. 

How We Choose

The E! Insider Shop editors and writers search the internet to find the best products out there. We interview expert sources, comb through customer reviews, and use our own personal experiences to make shopping easier for our readers.

As an editorial team, we independently create content and determine coverage based on research, reporting and what we think our readers would like to read about. The goal of our content is to provide a service and inform readers who are on the hunt for the latest products to help make their life better. Items are sold by retailer, not E!. Pricing and availability are accurate as of publish time.

Read Entire Article