Aside from choosing a color, picking your formula type is the biggest blush-centric decision you have to make. There are two main options: cream blush and powder blush. And while there are proponents of each, we’d argue one isn’t better than the other. They both have their benefits!
Cream blush is easy to blend and can give you an especially natural-looking result. It also tends to be great for dry skin types as it won’t cling to rough patches. Powder blush makeup, on the other hand, is often extra pigmented and lasts longer on oily skin.
Some people are diehard cream fans and some only wear powders. But you don’t have to decide on one or the other forever. You can always choose the option that best suits your needs on a specific day; let’s say, creams for a no-makeup, makeup look and powders when you’re really experimenting with color. For the best of both worlds, there’s also the option of layering a powder blush over a cream to get even more color impact and staying power.