When it comes to cream blush or powder blush, it’s hard for many of us to know which one is best to use. They both add color and definition to the cheeks. In a time where contouring the face in nude tones is common, blush still used by many women. To know which one is better to use, we have to compare the pros and cons of each.
Benefits of using cream blush
Cream blush is perfect if you’re going for the perfect dewy or natural look. It doesn’t hold up as well in heat, even though it’s wonderful for creating a sun-kissed beachy look.
“I personally love this blush from Maybelline. I don’t like powder as much now that I’m older. My daughter loves it, too. She has great skin without the use of foundation and just wants a pop of color on her cheeks. We both love nude burn!” – Melissa
Benefits of using powder blush
Powder blush is the go to blush of most makeup artists, but it does have some coms. It can be drying and settle into lines, making you look older. This is especially true if too much powder is used. Overall, though, it does look more professional and it does stay in place in heat better than cream blush, but if you’re in a hot place where you have to worry about your blush melting, you’re likely to be sweating, so…
Is there a clear winner?
This one’s too hard to call. There are clearly benefits to using one over the other depending on your individual situation.