TEN BEST DRUGSTORE BLUSHES – 2018

If you are a regular reader of this blog, you know that I have a few rules when it comes to spending on beauty products. I tend to splurge on products like foundation and concealer while skimping on color cosmetics like eyeliners, blushes, eyeshadows, and lipsticks. The simple reason behind this rule is that foundations and other base products that suit your skin tone and type are very hard to find. They should be carefully chosen as they can damage the skin and the makeup look if the right products are not used. I already have a collection of some of the best drugstore blushes available in the market and have reviewed two of them on the blog as well.

Another reason is that I tend to get bored of eyeliners and blushes very quickly. So when it comes to blushes, drugstore brands tend to feature a lot in my collection and I have compiled a list of ten best drugstore blushes for you to select the best drugstore blush according to your color preferences.

Ten Best Drugstore Blushes for 2018:

1. Maybelline New York Color Show Blush

2. NYX Professional Makeup High Definition Blush

3. Essence Silky Touch Blush

4. Colorbar Cheekillusion Blush

5. Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombré Blush

6. Deborah Natural Blush

7. SUGAR Contour De Force Mini Blush

8. Lakme 9 to 5 Pure Rouge Blusher

9. Inglot Freedom System Face Blush

10. Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Mono Blush

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1.Maybelline New York Color Show Blush

Shades: Creamy cinnamon, fresh coral, peachy sweetie

One of the most popular drugstore blushes in the Indian market, the Maybelline Color Show blush is the best drugstore blush if you are looking for a smooth powdery formula. It has a great staying power and offers a completely natural finish. The shades make it a good blush for Indian skin and the price is so affordable that you can try all the shades.

Price: 299 INR

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2. NYX Professional Makeup High Definition Blush

Shades: Summer, Hamptons, Amber, Double Dare, Soft Spoken,  Intuition, Baby Doll, Beach Babe, Taupe, Electro.

NYX is one brand which is known for its affordable makeup products which give a stiff competition to high-end brands in terms of quality. This high definition blush is available in so many shades and the quantity is also more than other brands. The shade Baby Doll is the best drugstore blush for fair skin in my opinion and its popularity proves this statement.

Price: 600 INR

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3. Essence Silky Touch Blush

Shades: Kissable, Summer Dreaming, Adorable, Natural Beauty, Baby Doll, Autumn Peach.

Another very affordable drugstore blush, the Essence Silky Touch blush gives you the benefits of both blush and highlighter because of its silky and luminous texture. The tiny shimmer particles in the blush make your skin glow. The blush blends very easily into the skin and stays for the whole day.

Price: 299 INR

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4. Colorbar Cheekillusion Blush

With a silky texture and a luminous finish, this blush comes in a huge pan so the quantity is definitely a lot more than other blushes. The shades are really pretty and offer something for every skin tone. The shade Rosey Peach is a good blush for medium skin tone.

Shades: Pink Peach, Coral Craving, Everything Rosy, Bronzing Glaze, Earthy Touch, Rosey Peach, Coral Bliss, Sweet Scarlet.

Price: 650 INR

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5. Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombré Blush

One of the prettiest ombre blushes you can find, the Wet n Wild Color Icon Ombre blush can be used as both blush and eyeshadow and offers a soft yet buildable color. The shade Mai Tai Buy You A Drink can be used as a bronzer too for pale skin tones. 

Shades: Mai Tai Buy You A Drink, The Princess Daiquiries

Price: 299 INR

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6. Deborah Natural Blush

The velvety texture of this blush is to die for and the shade Intense Peach is the best peach blush for fair skin in my opinion. The formula has a matte finish so it can be used by oily skin tones as well without worrying about the shine.

Shades: Chocolate, Spicy, Light Pink, Intense Peach, Mahogany, Cherry

Price: 395 INR

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7. SUGAR Contour De Force Mini Blush

Sugar is one brand which is known for its amazingly pigmented products and these mini blushes are available in two pretty colors which look good on all skin tones. The only problem is that it is easy to go overboard with these products because of the pigmentation. 

Shades: Peach Peak, Pink Pinnacle

Price: 299 INR

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8. Lakme 9 to 5 Pure Rouge Blusher

One of the oldest makeup brands in India, Lakme is known for its affordable products for a long time and our mothers also used to buy products from this brand when we were young. The shade Ginger Spice is the best drugstore blush for medium skin. They come with their own blush brush so you can just pop the blush in your bag for touch-ups.

Shades: Peach Affair, Ginger Surprise, Rose Crush

Price: 500 INR

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9. Inglot Freedom System Face Blush

Shades: Total 9 shades with shade numbers

The Inglot Freedom system range is one of my favorite makeup ranges as it offers me a lot of options without pinching on the pocket. If you are looking for a pale pink blush, the shade no. 52 is a great blush if you apply it with a light hand.

Price: 700 INR ( Available at 30% discount on Nykaa below).

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10. Rimmel Lasting Finish Soft Colour Mono Blush

If you are looking for a subtle blush which offers a soft glow, the Rimmel mono blush looks very light and natural on the skin tone. The shade Coral is the best drugstore blush for dark skin and adds a radiance to the face. Live Pink is one of best drugstore blushes if you are looking for something dramatic. 

Shades: Pink Rose, Live Pink, Coral

Price: 499 INR

So these are ten of the best drugstore blushes for 2018 and perform equally well as their high-end counterparts. They have a good pigmentation, stay for the whole day, and offer so many shade options for every skin tone.

Which are the best drugstore blushes according to you?

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