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These beauties unitecreams, powders, and balms to create endlessly blendable, buildable flushes.

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Whether you’re after an all-in-one or a no-frills flush, these blush palettes are worth your while.

Since there are 12 shades in each palette, they’re great for travel, too."

This year, Evil Eye caught my eye (ha!

Make Up For Ever HD Skin Face Essentials Palette in black components in multiple shades on a light gray background with red Allure Best of Beauty seal in the top right corner

Content director Kara McGrath applying Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette

This palette doesn’t skimp on the skin care, either.

Each shade pairs a creamy pomade with a powder counterpart for the ultimate blending control.

This multi-talented palette also doubles as a toolkit for contouring,brow filling, and highlighting.

Content director Kara McGrath before applying Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin AllInOne Face Palette

McGrath before applying Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette

Each hue is thoughtfully coordinated with its neighbors, perfect for creating a cohesive blend.

Each pan infuses dragonfruit extract, allowing longer-lasting wear and grip.

Wear each solo or swirl all three together right on your face.

Content director Kara McGrath after applying Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin AllInOne Face Palette

McGrath after applying Make Up For Ever’s HD Skin All-In-One Face Palette

Seriously, you cant go wrong.

Finish:natural |Formula:powder |Shades:2

How should I choose a blush palette?

How should I use a blush palette?

HOURGLASS Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Face Palette - Evil Eye on branded component on a light gray background

Commerce editor Sarah Han applying Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette

“Apply using small circular strokes, blending outward and upward,” she advises.

And when you’re working with multiple formulations in one palette?

“My holy grail is to do a ‘blush sandwich,'” says Spickard.

Han before applying Hourglasss Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette

Han before applying Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette

At the end of the day, there’s no wrong way to use a blush palette.

Play is key, and you’re the ultimate arbiter of chic.

Does the brand offer a wide shade range inclusive of consumers with all skin tones and undertones?

Han after applying Hourglasss Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette

Han after applying Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked Evil Eye Face Palette

Is it safe for readers who have sensitive skin or wear contact lenses?

Is it on the affordable side or more of a splurge?

Is its packaging consciously designed or needlessly wasteful?

RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection white square palette of cream blush and highlighter shades on light gray background

Interim shopping director Deanna Pai RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection

This ensures our testing base spans different skin tones, genders, and dermatological conditions.

For more on what’s involved in our reporting, check out our completereviews process and methodology page.

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Pai before applying RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection

Pai before applying RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection

Your makeup bag is looking a little lonely.

Pai after applying RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection

Pai after applying RMS Beauty Signature Set in Pop Collection

Danessa Myricks Blooming Romance - Groundwork Palette in branded component on a light gray background

Commerce writer Jennifer Hussein applying Danessa Myricks’s Beauty Groundwork Blooming Romance Palette

Commerce writer Jen Hussein before applying Danessa Myrickss Beauty Groundwork Blooming Romance Palette

Hussein before applying Danessa Myricks’s Beauty Groundwork Blooming Romance Palette

Hussein after applying Danessa Myrickss Beauty Groundwork Blooming Romance Palette

Hussein after applying Danessa Myricks’s Beauty Groundwork Blooming Romance Palette

Patrick Ta Major Headlines Creme & Powder Blush Duo in branded component on a light gray background

One Size by Patrick Starr Cheek Clapper 3D Blush Trio Palette in branded component on a light gray background

Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Trio in branded component on a light gray background

Juvia’s Place Blushed Duo in branded component on a light gray background