14 Best Blush for Mature Skin, According to Makeup Artists

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or retinol-packed —are obvious. The best blush for mature skin might seem less important, but experts say it's just as key to your makeup look as a , , or is.Because mature skin tends to be on the drier side, cream and liquid are ideal, says , a professional makeup artist in New York.

Powder and matte versions—especially those with glitter or shimmer—can highlight dryness and settle into fine lines and wrinkles, whereas the creamier formulas blend beautifully, creating a lit-from-within flush and a more youthful glow.Makeup artists like Ramcharan say skin tone is the driving factor in color selection—not age.

For fair to medium skin tones, shades like soft peach, coral, and warm pink look beautiful; for deeper skin tones, warmer hues like terracotta, plum, and berry hues are ideal, says Ramcharan.To help you pick the best blush for mature skin, no matter what shade you have your eye on, we asked makeup artists for their go-tos, plus scoured top retailers like Amazon, Sephora, and Ulta for the most highly rated options.All products featured on Glamour are independently selected by our editors.

However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Rose Inc. Cream Blush Refillable Cheek & Lip ColorSephoraFormulated with squalane, a plant-derived moisturizer, this cheek cream goes on smooth to deliver a pop of color that won’t settle into fine lines and wrinkles, says Ramcharan.