Cream blush sticks are invaluable tools in your beauty arsenal for the summer months, striking the perfect balance between a lightweight, ethereal consistency and high-impact payoff.
Buildable and incredibly low-stakes when it comes to errors in application, the cream blush stick is also infinitely versatile: it can be dabbed onto eyelids, lips and swept across the temples, as well as the apples of the cheeks and bridge of the nose in keeping with the natural skin flush that warmer weather provides.
From dewy to matte finishes, Wallpaper* selects five of the best formulas, including Merit’s aptly-named Flush Balm, Chanel’s Les Beiges Blush Stick and Nars’ cult classic The Multiple.
Five of the best cream blush sticks, from Merit to Chanel
Available in a spectrum of shades, from bright pops of hot pink to warm terracotta-hued neutrals, Merit’s Flush Balm is a creamy yet featherlight, matte formula. This is thanks to its microfine pigment powders, which seamlessly melt into the skin. Plus, its packaging fits neatly into the palm of one’s hand, making for intuitive application, just as daubing your cheeks with cream blush should be.
With cotton and rose extracts, Chanel’s Les Beiges Blush Stick is silky smooth, imparting a luminous glow that feels, according to the house, ‘like a second skin’ when applied. Wallpaper* can vouch for this, alongside the blush stick’s pleasing creamy-to-powdery texture and variety of different finishes.
The Multiple by Nars is a cult classic for a good reason. First launched in 2001 by brand founder François Nars, it rocketed to popularity for its endless multifunctionality: it can highlight, sculpt or add a flush of iridescent colour to the eyes, cheeks, lips or body. The quintessential shade of The Multiple is Orgasm, a warm pink, flecked with golden tones.
Simultaneously weightless yet buildable, Cheeky Posh by Victoria Beckham Beauty practically melts into skin. It also has an incredibly long-wearing formula for balmy summer days and nights. Available in seven shades, each Cheeky Posh cream blush stick has been enhanced with botanical extracts. And, of course, its weighty, marbled packaging design is everything you’d expect from the brand and more.
French beauty brand La Bouche Rouge was co-founded by Nicolas Gerlier to ‘bring sustainability to the world of luxury beauty’. The melting formula of its Blush Stick is made from 96 per cent natural ingredients, including Saint Suliac algae, vegetable squalene, and organic virgin jojoba oil. Each is designed as a refill, to slot into La Bouche Rouge’s signature magnetic cases, crafted from upcycled leather.
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