Shimmer blush can be used to create a subtle, natural-looking glow or to add drama to a more dramatic makeup look. Shimmer blush comes in various shades, from light pinks and peaches to deep berry hues. It can also be found in both powder and cream formulations. Here are our favorites.
Size: 0.45 oz/ 13.5 mL·ITEM: 2380434
Color: Blush - peachy antique-rose based shimmer that adds a warm rosy glow
$54.00
Stunning highlighter that gives a wet looking without the shimmers or glitter! Once it’s blended, it sets and won’t budge! ...I would recommend this if looking for sparkle and shimmer.
What it is: A concentrated liquid shimmer that can be added to your foundation, primer, moisturizer, or simply used alone for a super-highlighted glow.
Highlighted Ingredients:
-Oleogel & Adhesive Film Former: Ultra-blendable texture that delivers a buildable, soft metallic glow.
-Ultra Refined Pearlescent Pigments: Impart a sheer, multi-dimensional candle-lit glow to your complexion.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of sulfates SLS and SLES, parabens, and mineral oil. This product is also vegan, cruelty-free, and gluten-free.
Size: 0.17 oz/ 5 g·ITEM: 2418697
Color: Nearly Rose - true pink
$33.00
I guess I’m the only one, who doesn’t like this blush. I LOVE her liquid blushes, they’re just perfect! ...Blush that I like...I love this blush. I have tried many blushes but this kind of creamy blush is the one I like the most.
What it is: A breakthrough, mistake-proof, liquid-like cream blush that melts into a second skin for the most natural-looking wash of soft-focus color.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This first-of-its-kind water-resistant blush combines pigments with a non-greasy blend of weightless oils and spherical powders for a natural flush you can’t mess up. The ultralightweight, liquid-like cream melts on contact and blends to a smooth, satin finish that won’t cake, crease, or clog pores.
Size: 0.12 oz/ 3.2 g·ITEM: 2099125
Color: Happy-Go-Rosy - midtone rosy pink
$45.00
Although this blush is called a shimmer, I find that it is finely milled so it doesn't make my skin look super shimmery but a nice, healthy glow. ...It does have a slight shimmer, but it’s very fine so it ends up being more of a glow than a sparkle.
What it is:
A blush that builds lightly, layer after layer, without feeling heavy.
What it does:
Mineralize Blush features baked minerals refined into a powder formula to provide an exceptionally sheer application. The lightweight formula glides onto skin to achieve luminous color that builds lightly, layer after layer, without heavy coverage. The formula veils and enhances the cheekbones with a pearlized shimmer and now comes in an all-new matte finish.
$36.00
Great blush for a lower price point....Lovely blush to add to your collection...For me (combination skin) it lasts for a couple hours vs. Tarte blushes that last all day for me.
What it is:
A blush with a velvety powder texture for easy application.
What it does:
This velvety blush provides a natural, radiant glow to enhance your complexion.
Size: 0.14 oz / 4 g·ITEM: 2797900
Color: Drama Cla$$ - shimmering soft violet
$38.00
Shimmers are silver mixed with baby pink color. Despite having shimmer in this blush, it doesn't enhance the texture on my face. ...A wonderfully pink shimmer blush. A little goes a long way! The blushes longevity on the skin is quite long and lasted through a hot summer day.
What it is: A high-performance, waterproof, sweat- and humidity-resistant powder blush that delivers blendable, bold color in matte and shimmer shades for all.
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Ingredient Callouts: This product is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Both bold and airy soft, this pressed powder blush delivers high-impact pigment in just one swipe, blending for a diffused flush of color. Don't worry about fallout or looking chalky—this formula stays in place and won’t cake. The curated lineup has matte and shimmer shades for all skin tones.
Size: 0.15 oz/ 4.25 g·ITEM: 1581289
Color: Diffused Heat - A vibrant poppy blush combined with Diffused Light for a subtle halo effect
$62.00
Simply because I expected this blush to be a little more ambient lighting with a hint of shimmer which is not. ...Once I applied to my cheeks, I didn't notice much pink either. It has a very good shimmer to it, i'll give it that. The shimmer shows up in pictures, outdoors, and in sunlight (not so much in your mirror, be careful applying too much) BUT, I bought this to use as a blush, not a highlighter type deal.
What it is:
A groundbreaking hybrid that combines the customized lighting effects of Ambient Lighting Powder or Strobe Powder with a spectrum of breathtakingly modern hues.
What it does:
While traditional blush tends to be flat, the Ambient® Lighting Blush Collection uses Photoluminescent Technology to exhibit depth and dimension with seamless blending. The handmade powders are formulated using an advanced miscelare techniquewhich means "to mix" in Italiancreating the perfect balance of pigment and powder. No two look alike.
The Ambient® Lighting Blush Collection features airy, lightweight blushes to flatter a range of skin tones.
$39.00
One of my current go-to blushes....This is a real close second to Rare Beauty's liquid blushes, except I find these to be much more user friendly.
What it is: A liquid blush with a visible plumping effect to help you glow all season long.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Volu-Plump Complex: Plumps and firms appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
- Coconut Water: Hydrates skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Intensely hydrates to promote visibly smooth skin.