The best blush palettes prove that the only thing better than a really, really good blush is when there's more than one. These beauties unite creams, powders, and balms to create endlessly blendable, buildable flushes. Sometimes, they contrast (never clashing, of course); other times, they're tonal twins with different finishes; and other other times, they feature complementary bronzers, highlighters, and concealers to seal the deal. Whether you're after an all-in-one or a no-frills flush, these blush palettes are worth your while. We tapped editors and makeup artists to determine what makes these picks so dang good—read on and thank us later.
Our Top Blush Palettes
- Best Overall: Make Up For Ever HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette, $88
- Best Light-Diffusing: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Palette, $90
- Best Dewy Finish: RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection, $48
- Best for Oily Skin: Danessa Myricks Beauty Groundwork: Blooming Romance Palette, $65
- Best Buildable: Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo, $38
- Best Pigmented: One/Size Cheek Clapper 3D Blush Trio Palette, $38
- Best Neutrals: Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Trio, $30
- Best for Deep Skin Tones: Juvia’s Place Blushed Duo, $18
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Best Overall: Make Up For Ever HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette
Content director Kara McGrath applying Make Up For Ever's HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette
Why it's worth it: Make Up For Ever's HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette snagged a 2024 Best of Beauty Award for its versatility: Each creamy pan delivers a buildable, dimensional flush alongside adaptable contour, highlight, and concealer shades. You can apply the multi-use formulas with your fingertips or load up your favorite brush with any of the 12 options—two of which are intended as rouge, but the real fun is mixing, matching, and blurring the definition of blush itself.
McGrath before applying Make Up For Ever's HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette
McGrath after applying Make Up For Ever's HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette
Tester feedback: "These cream palettes aren't just blush, but they have plenty of blush shade options," says content director Kara McGrath. "I love how easily buildable they are: The first swipe of blush is super sheer, but you can layer it up for a more natural flush. Since there are 12 shades in each palette, they're great for travel, too."
Finish: dewy | Formula: cream | Shades: 12
Best Light-Diffusing: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette
Commerce editor Sarah Han applying Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette
Why it's worth it: Hourglass's Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette features five light-diffusing pans of blush, bronzer, highlighter, and finishing powder for a radiant, inside-out glow. Build out your look with the Pink Fusion blush, add subtle matte contour with Natural Bronze, and round it out with the shimmery Rose Gold Strobe highlight. For best results, pair it with the Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Brush, which has dual sides to keep product application neat and seamless.
Han before applying Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette
Han after applying Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette
Tester feedback: "We all know how gorgeous Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edits are, and every year, I look forward to its seasonal/holiday iterations. This year, Evil Eye caught my eye (ha!), and in particular, the new shade Pink Fusion, a beautiful medley of deep and light pinky hues with cool undertones, which, of course, pairs perfectly with the finishing powder in Soft Light," explains commerce editor Sarah Han. "I use a dense-ish brush that picks up the perfect amount on the first sweep, but I usually go in with a soft second sweep to amp up the color—I love bold blush, what can I say?"
Finish: soft glow | Formula: powder | Shades: 6
Best Dewy Finish: RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection
Interim shopping director Deanna Pai RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection
Why it's worth it: There's versatility, and then there's the versatility of the RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection. Not only does this palette include two bright balm blushes (that double as lightweight lippies), but it's complimented by a creamy highlighter and bronzer and an untinted, vanilla lip balm for an all-in-one we can always count on. This palette doesn't skimp on the skin care, either. You'll find nourishing ingredients you already know and love, like jojoba and coconut oils, for soothing hydration that supports your glow.
Pai before applying RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection
Pai after applying RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection
Tester feedback: "The beauty of this palette is that it gives me two cheek colors, a bronze, a luminizer—like the best highlighter ever—and a lip and skin balm, all in an easy-to-blend and incredibly forgiving cream format. I love that it makes my skin look dewy and fresh, but not greasy," says interim shopping director Deanna Pai.
