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BlushSense Cream Blush review: my honest take

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*As stated by SeneGence.

BlushSense Cream Blush is SeneGence’s everyday cheek color. SeneGence describes it as an oil-free cream that’s water-resistant, and it calls the formula anti-aging too. Cream blush melts into skin in a way powder doesn’t, so cheeks look flushed rather than dusted. It’s the quickest way to make a light base look finished.

Dab, tap, done. Cream blush is the fastest way to look awake.

Shades run from soft pinks like Pouty Pink and Rose Dew to warmer Terra Cotta, Bronze and deeper Chocolate Cherry and Burnished Berry, with 9 on sale when I checked. Some shades are limited editions, so a favorite may not stay. The trade-off with cream is placement: it needs to go on before powder, and a heavy hand is harder to undo. It suits most skin types, especially normal to dry.

At $35 it’s fairly priced, and cream blush lasts because you use so little. If you want one product for cheeks and lips, the Glowify ColorSense or Bouncy Mousse may suit you better. For a classic cream blush with the widest shade choice of the three, this is the one. Subscribe & Save takes 10% off if you reorder.

BlushSense vs Bouncy Mousse vs ColorSense: which one should you get?

	BlushSense Cream Blush My pick	Glowify Bouncy Mousse	Glowify ColorSense
Texture	Oil-free cream	Whipped gel mousse	Opaque matte cream
Where	Cheeks	Cheeks, lips, eyes	Lips and cheeks
Finish	Water-resistant (SeneGence)	Sheer, buildable, dewy	Resists smudging and fading (SeneGence)
Shades on sale	9	2	2
Price	$35	$32	$28
Pick it if	You want a classic cream blush	You want a dewy all-over wash of color	You want bold matte color for cheeks and lips

Where it fits in your face routine

1Original Foundationbase2Contouring Bronzer Creamwarmth3BlushSense Cream Blushyou are here4Translucent Loose Powderset it

Cream goes before powder, always. Put on your base, add cream bronzer if you use it, then blush on the apples of your cheeks, blended up toward the temples. Set everything with a light press of Translucent Loose Powder. Powder first and cream blush will drag.

What’s in it, in plain words

• Oil-free cream: a cream texture without added oils, so it blends easily without feeling greasy.
• Water-resistant: SeneGence says it’s water-resistant, so it holds up better on warm or humid days.
• Anti-aging formula: SeneGence describes the formula as anti-aging. Think of that as a bonus to the color.

Sets that include BlushSense

• The Cozy Romance Look: Toasted Rose blush, eyeshadow stick, plumping gloss and a free liner, $102

My tips

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BlushSense Cream Blush FAQs

How many shades does BlushSense come in?

Ten shade names are listed, with nine on sale when checked: Burnished Berry, Belladonna, Bronze, Cherry, Chocolate Cherry, Pink Berry, Pouty Pink, Rose Dew, Terra Cotta and Toasted Rose.

Does BlushSense go on before or after powder?

Before. Cream blush blends best on bare foundation or tinted moisturizer. Set it afterward with a light layer of loose powder.

Is BlushSense good for oily skin?

SeneGence describes it as oil-free and water-resistant, which helps. Oily skin should set it with a little powder to keep it in place.

Can I use BlushSense on my lips?

SeneGence sells it as a cheek color. For one product that does both, look at Glowify ColorSense or Bouncy Mousse.

Which BlushSense shade should I start with?

For an everyday flush, a soft rose like Rose Dew or Toasted Rose is an easy start. Warmer skin tones often like Terra Cotta.