Blush is one of those beauty products that you think you can live without, until you start using it. A hint of blush brings your face to life and gives you that healthy flushed, just finished my yoga session, complexion. But in a sea of blushes which one do you chose? Since you’re here, you probably want your new go-to blush to be cruelty-free. We’ve searched for the best ones, so you don’t have too. From pigmented compact powders to glowy multi-sticks, these are the 12 best cruelty-free blushes of all time.
Vegan
If you are in the market for a cruelty-free and vegan blush, this list offers you 5 options.
Index
- Milk | Lip + Cheek VEGAN
- Tarte | Amazonian Clay Blush
- Glossier | Cloud Paint
- Milani | Baked Blush VEGAN
- Stila | Convertible Color
- bareMinerals | Blush
- ILIA | Multi Stick
- Anastasia Beverly Hills | Blush Trio VEGAN
- EM Cosmetics | Color Drops Serum Blush VEGAN
- E.l.f. | Primer Infused Matte Blush VEGAN
- Hourglass | Ambient Lighting Blush
- Illamasqua | Colour Veil
The 12 Best Cruelty-Free Blushes
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Best cruelty-free blush: multi purpose
Milk | Lip + Cheek
VEGAN
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For a fast pop of color on cheek and lip, this two-in-one stick is all you need. It comes in 5 sheer vibrant shades, of which two with shimmer (Perk and Rally). The cult-favorite shade Werk is a gorgeous dusty rose. Milk’s multi-stick is so blendable, you can apply it with your fingers. Plus, you get a lot of product so this stick will last you ages. Smells orange-y.
Free of: paraben, animal (by)products, gluten
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Best cruelty-free blush: long-wear
Tarte* | Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush
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These Amazonian clay infused blushes are loved for their formula and longevity. The powder blush is very pigmented, yet beginner-friendly as it blends like a dream. When you’re done it sets for all day wear with a soft satin finish. The buildable shades range from soft to vivid, for a subtle flushed or more dramatic look.
Free of: paraben, phthalates, sulfates SLS and SLES, gluten
*Parent company: Tarte is owned by Kose, a company that is not cruelty-free
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Best cruelty-free blush: your-skin-but-better
Glossier | Cloud Paint
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This buildable gel-cream hybrid gives such a natural flush of color and dew, perfect for the makeup minimalist. The formula is very sheer and buildable, so you don’t have to worry about overdoing it. No tools needed, just dab it in with your fingers. There are 8 shades to choose from. The bestselling shade Dusk is a universally flattering warm nude on all complexions.
Free of: paraben, fragrance
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Best cruelty-free blush: budget + shine
Milani | Baked Blush
VEGAN
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If you like things shiny, this cult-favorite won’t disappoint. The warm and shimmery finish of this blush leaves your cheeks dewy and highlighted. It comes in 11 richly pigmented yet buildable shades, all vegan.
Free of: paraben, sulfates SLS and SLES, animal (by)products
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Best cruelty-free blush: a natural wash of color
Stila | Convertible Color
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Another cream multitasker to simplify your beauty routine is Stila’s Lip & Cheek Cream. The translucent formula delivers a hint of tint and dewy finish that becomes one with your skin. The shade Lilium is the perfect nude pink shade for an everyday look. The compact holds an inside mirror for an on-the-go touch-up.
Free of: paraben, sulfates SLS and SLES, fragrance
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Best cruelty-free blush: loose powder
bareMinerals* | Blush
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The loose powder blush of BareMinerals has been a fan-favorite for a long time. Why? The application is easy and fun. The clean ingredient list is comforting. It leaves a natural flush and doesn’t look powdery or cakey on the skin. And best of all, this blush truly lasts until you’re ready to take it off. They have a variety of shades of which the color Beauty is the perfect blush pink that never comes across dollish.
Free of: paraben, phthalates, sulfates SLS and SLES, mineral oil, fragrance
*Parent company: BareMinerals is owned by Shiseido, a company that is not cruelty-free
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Best cruelty-free blush: no make-up-make-up
ILIA | Multi Stick
Shop at Amazon | $$$$
We, along with many people according to the internet, are obsessed. This creamy multi-stick leaves you with a touch of dewy color on cheeks and lips that instantly brings your face to life. Easily applied with your fingers, buffing brush or beauty blender, whatever you prefer. If you’re new to (cream) make up, this multi-stick is a great way to start. The formula is not too pigmented, so you don’t have to be afraid to over-apply. Compared to the MILK multi-stick, this is bit more dewy than MILK. Price-wise MILK is a lot cheaper as it holds way more product.
Free of: paraben, sulfates SLS and SLES
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Best cruelty-free blush: creating depth
Anastasia Beverly Hills | Blush Trio
VEGAN
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Not one but 3 blushes, that each can be used on its own as well as blended together to create depth. The sturdy compact comes with a big mirror inside. Each palet holds 3 complimenting shades of which 2 mattes and one with a (slight) shimmer. The full pigment shades are easy to blend and last throughout the day. A little goes a long way so use a light hand to build up the color. A smaller blush brush would come in handy here, as the individual pans might be too narrow for a fluffy brush.
Free of: paraben, phthalates, sulfates SLS and SLES
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Best cruelty-free blush: liquid
EM Cosmetics | Color Drops Serum Blush
VEGAN
Shop at EM Cosmetics | $$$
This is the perfect thing for wet glowy cheeks with a hint of color. The innovative serum-like blush is packed with skin-loving ingredients and feels soft and moisturizing on application. Very blendable, making it easy to use. The lightweight liquid formula melts seamlessly into the skin, and leaves a dewy sun-kissed flush that looks like it is coming from within.
Free of: animal (by)products, gluten
10/12
Best cruelty-free blush: drugstore
E.l.f. | Primer Infused Matte Blush
VEGAN
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More is less with this pigmented blush, so start small and build it up for a pop of colour. The affordable cult-favorite is formulated with primer powder, making sure it lasts all day long. It comes in 7 vegan matte shades, of which the most popular ones are Always Rosy, a mauvy rose, and Always Cheeky, a vibrant peachy pink.
Free of: paraben, phthalates, sulfates SLS and SLES, fragrance, animal (by)products
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Best cruelty-free blush: powder
Hourglass* | Ambient Lighting Blush
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Another all-time favorite of many is this finely milled lightweight blush that provides a dewy effect to leave skin looking radiant. The silkiest texture blends out like butter and lays down buildable fool-proof pigment. Another plus is that this blush actually blurres out pores. Available in 8 long-lasting shades, that are suitable for everyday wear as well as special occasions.
Free of: paraben, phthalates, sulfates SLS and SLES
*Parent company: Hourglass is owned by Unilever, a company that is not cruelty-free
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Best cruelty-free blush: gel-cream
Illamasqua | Colour Veil
Shop at Illamasqua | $$$
Loved for its gel-cream texture, these paint pots offer an effortless glide-on formula for a natural wash of color with a soft satin finish. The jelly texture is best applied with a soft fluffy brush. It comes in 5 buildable colors, of which Tonic is a beautiful peachy pink. Only the tiniest bit is needed to achieve a natural flushed and glowing complexion, so this will last you years.
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