The best blushes for mature skin seamlessly melt into the complexion, livening up the face with a healthy-looking glow that never, ever settles into or accentuates fine lines and dry patches. There are some universally agreed-on tips for finding and applying formulas on aging skin, but lately, quite a few new and innovative blushes have hit the market and joined the ranks with shopper favorites. That means we’re diving deep into shoppers’ reviews to see which ones are among the best for skin over 40, over 50, over 60 and beyond.
Keep scrolling to see which blushes currently stand out among shoppers 40 years old and older.
RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek Lip & Cheek Color ($36)
Cream blush is a fabulous option for mature skin. This multiuse cream by RMS Beauty delivers skin conditioning ingredients like shea butter, cocoa butter and Buriti oil to hydrate both lips and cheeks with concentrated colors that build and blend seamlessly.
Enthusiastic Review
“It looks so natural. Highly recommend this product. And it looks great on my lips. I am a young 69 and the products are perfect for looking polished and natural.”
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush ($23)
Rare Beauty’s megaviral Soft Pinch Liquid Blush is available in two finishes: matte and dewy. Made with a blend of extracts from lotus, gardenia and white water lily, the formula melts into skin like butter—but as several reviews will tell you, you only need the tiniest bit (seriously, tiny). Swirl it onto the apples of your cheeks for a natural flush that looks like the soft pinch it’s named after.
Enthusiastic Review
“I don’t reach for anything else anymore because this is longwearing and makes my skin look so nice and natural as if I am blushing from within. I love the watercolor effect this has. [It’s] not patchy and blends nicely. Just be careful not to use too much!”
Saie Dew Blush Liquid Cream Blush ($25)
This liquid-cream formula from Saie is available in nine shades and combines elderberry, licorice root and plant-derived glycerin to protect, brighten and hydrate skin. The pigment starts as a subtle tint, but the lightweight formula builds seamlessly until you hit your desired wash of color.
Enthusiastic Review
“This is my favorite liquid formula blush! Long lasting, flattering on dry/textured skin and easy to apply. The color chilly gives me a healthy pinky glow.”
Westman Atelier Baby Cheeks Blush Stick ($48)
This creamy, satin-finish blush is a favorite of celebrities like Jennifer Aniston and Jennifer Garner for good reason. One, it’s made with a moisture-boosting, antioxidant-rich formula of berryflux vita (raspberry), jojoba seed oil and vitis vita fruit (grape) extract to replenish skin for a smoother, suppler finish. And two, every one of the six colors radiates a healthy, natural-looking wash of color.
Enthusiastic Review
“This is one exquisite blush stick! Staying power is amazing, the way I put it on in the morning, is the way I take it off at night. The blush looks amazingly natural, as its creator Gucci Westman said she wanted to create a blush that glows from within the skin. I think she nailed it! In my opinion it is totally worth the high price tag because the quality is amazing.”
LAURA GELLER NEW YORK Serum Blush Tint ($28)
Laura Geller, founder of the eponymous brand, previously told NewBeauty the brand’s Serum Blush Tint “is an amazing option because it offers a water-like gel finish to the skin and can be used over any foundation (liquid, cream or powder).”
Enthusiastic Review
“I used to not wear blush. To me, I felt like a clown no matter how much I blended. This blush is so beautiful and it looks like I was out in the sun for a little while. Just love how light it feels”
Jones Road The Best Blush ($28)
While most experts agree that cream and liquid blush formulas work best on mature skin, don’t scroll past all powders. Jones Road’s silky, talc-free formulation uses squalane to hydrate skin and lock in moisture. Choose from five shades for an enviable lit-from-within flush.
Enthusiastic Review
“I was never a powder blush fan, but Jones Road makes this so easy to apply, it’s seamless. (I got the blush brush too, which is great.) I love the finely milled texture. This is the perfect color for my complexion and I can wear it over any type of foundation (powder or cream). I highly recommend!”
CHANEL N°1 DE CHANEL Lip and Cheek Balm ($48)
Chanel’s multi-use balm moisturizes skin with red camellia oil, an ingredient naturally rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids and vitamins to revive cheeks (and lips) with a pop of dewy color.
Enthusiastic Review
“This lip balm offers great color that stays put and hydrates lips. As a blush it’s great for mature skin as it hydrates and stays put. I love the color pigmentation and the consistency of the formula. Highly recommended it.”
MERIT Beauty Flush Balm ($30)
I have yet to find someone—of any age—who doesn’t rave over Merit’s Flush Balm. The vitamin E-rich tint imparts a dewy and sheer buildable texture and a transparent wash of color that makes cheeks appear naturally flushed.
Enthusiastic Review
“I’ve worn this with bare skin and sheer moisturizing tint, and I’ve never been this happy with a blush. Coverage is incredibly natural and comfortable. I add this to my lips as well, over a natural liner, and the look is lovely.”
ILIA Multi-Stick ($36)
Another great lip and cheek multitasker helms from ILIA. It’s packed with nourishing ingredients such as avocado oil, shea butter and orange peel wax to soften the skin while giving it a boost of antioxidants.
Enthusiastic Review
“I’m 62 years old and have fine lines and, well, wrinkles. My skin is also dry and not very elastic. These things have made it difficult to find foundation and blush that doesn’t make my skin appear even drier. This Multi-Stick glides on easily and smoothly and has the overall ‘dewy’ appearance meaning my skin look hydrated — but not wet or shiny. And it stays all day. When I’m short on time, I’ll use the Multi-Stick on my cheeks but also my lids and it brightens my face. I love it!”
Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek Cream Blush and Lip Color ($24)
This creamy, demi-matte cream blush blends nourishing mango butter, avocado oil and apricot oil to nourish and condition skin with a barely-there feel. But don’t let its lightweight texture make you think there’s no color payoff—there are 11 creamy, buildable and highly pigmented shades to choose from.
Enthusiastic Review
“I received my first lip and cheek from my daughter and absolutely loved it! I just purchased my second one. I am 59 years old and have mature skin. I use this as my cheek color. Glides on easily and effortlessly and blends beautifully! Leaves just a hint of color and does not seep into my fine lines or pores!”