I Wore a Different TikTok-Viral Blush Every Day for a Week—This Won Hands Down

I have a thing for blush. Maybe it’s the history of it or the glamorous associations I have with it, but it’s quickly becoming one of my favourite makeup products to use. That, in itself, is wild, considering I used to avoid it altogether. You see, I’ve struggled with redness and rosacea for most of my life, and the thought of exacerbating the flushed look wasn’t something I found very appealing. It wasn’t until I entered my late 20s that I realised the power and potential of blush. When placed correctly, it doesn’t accentuate my redness; instead, it brightens up my complexion, whisks away dullness, and makes me look, well, alive.

I also recently joined TikTok, which means I’ve been spending a gross amount of time scrolling through videos, many of which happen to be the review and the get-ready-with-me type. What I’ve noticed is that the majority of TikTok-viral makeup products are blush. Whether cream, liquid, or oil (more on that last one in a minute), TikTokers can’t get enough of them. So as any good beauty editor would do, I decided to test them all, pitting the products against one another to find the best of the TikTok-recommended formulas. Ahead, see every blush I tested, what they look like IRL, and which one was the winner. (Hint: Even I was surprised at the result.)

Monday: Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

I have a theory that it’s impossible to scroll through TikTok without seeing this blush somewhere along the way. It seems like every single beauty influencer swears by it, so needless to say, I had high expectations. From what I’d seen on TikTok, I expected the cream formula to have a bold colour payoff, blend easily, and look natural on the skin.

My expectations were definitely met. I used the bright-pink shade called Lucky, which would normally be outside of my comfort zone, but hey, go big or go home, right? I actually loved how the colour complemented my skin. I felt like it made my lips look pinker and my eyes look bluer.