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"Remember when I asked you guys to help me find my new favorite blush? (Yeah, I know--it was a while ago. Sorry for my slowness.) You told me which formulas you love the most--or most want to try--and I called all the companies to request samples. Well, we have ourselves a winner. Check out my new cheeks, plus lots of notes on the best blushes of the batch.Here are the results of my admittedly highly unscientific blush study (I&amp;#x27;m wearing bronzer or foundation in some photos and not in others, and the quality of the shots also varies wildly). Please do me the favor of disregarding my hair in all photos, which were snapped throughout the month of June, during which it rained basically every single day, leading me to just stop picking up my hairdryer entirely. My New Favorite Blush: Benefit Coralista What you said: This one was mentioned a lot. &amp;quot;I get so many compliments when I wear this blush!&amp;quot; said commenter SMcQ17. What I found: The tone is similar to that of my trusty Nars Orgasm--warm, peachy, very believable--yet the finish is matte, which makes it even better for everyday wear. I only need to use the tiniest bit since it&amp;#x27;s so highly pigmented, which helps my cheeks look natural, not powdered-up. Also: It smells amazing, and the packaging is completely adorable--a little metallic-print cardboard cube, with a tiny wooden flat-topped brush inside. I usually use my Dior blush brush instead, but the mini is great for travel (I used it my whole time in Zambia). Cargo Blu-Ray HD Blush/Highlighter in Peach What you said: &amp;quot;Okay, I don&amp;#x27;t know much about blush, but I am curious about CARGO&amp;#x27;s blu_ray Blush. The description on Sephora makes some pretty big claims,&amp;quot; said mawee04. What I found: I am a huge Cargo fan. I would die without the brand&amp;#x27;s OneBase concealer, and I love the minty-fresh Blu-Ray gloss (which even has a time strip in the cap that reminds you to toss the tube when it&amp;#x27;s gotten old). However, this blush was too subtle for me. I don&amp;#x27;t usually wear much eye makeup or lipstick, so I like my cheeks visibly rosy. I can see someone who prefers subtler blush really loving the super-silky, finely milled powder consistency and oh-so-subtle sheen, though. It really does play with the light to give you a lovely glowiness. In short, definitely a high-quality product, just not pigmented enough for me. Tarte Cheek Stain in Blushing Bride What you said: &amp;quot;No messy powder, and I can use either my fingers or a sponge to apply it. Love it! You should really check it out,&amp;quot; said alaineann. What I found: I&amp;#x27;ve used Tarte Cheek Stain before, in the original Flush color, since my best friend Kim (aka Little Miss Fortune) has long sworn by it (as have other friends of mine). I always find the bright sticky gel hard to blend to a natural finish, though. Maybe &amp;#x27;cuz my skin tends to be very dry. This time, I tried using a firm brush, like commenter taract514 suggested, and it really helped. I got a rosy, dewy glow--perhaps a bit too vivid for my skin, but a really nice translucent finish. Pixi Sheer Cheek Gel in Natural What you said: &amp;quot;Could you try a liquid blush? There&amp;#x27;s a Pixi one at Target I&amp;#x27;ve been curious about,&amp;quot; asked sweatpants_and_beer_girl. What I found: I was curious about the Pixi gel too, since it would be a slightly less pricey ($20) alternative to some others out there. And wow--love it! This pink shade went on sheer and so natural, and it was silky and easy to apply--definitely a must-try for those who aren&amp;#x27;t too savvy with cream and gel blushes. Smashbox O-Glow What you said: &amp;quot;I was hoping you would try Smashbox&amp;#x27;s &amp;quot;O-Glow&amp;quot; and see if it works out. I was reading about it... supposedly it starts out as a clear gel and then colors once you blend it in to your cheeks. I am really curious as to whether it colors to your skin tone the way they claim it does,&amp;quot; requested cbritney. What I found: Some of you love this stuff. &amp;quot;My favorite blush ever,&amp;quot; said Mmcro. I can see why--it&amp;#x27;s definitely cool how the clear gel pinkens with the warmth of your cheek. It seemed to get a little too pink on my pale skin, though. I&amp;#x27;d like to hear more from those of you who swear by this--how do you blend it when you&amp;#x27;re not sure if the color is still evolving? L&amp;#x27;Oreal Bare Naturale Gentle Mineral Blush in Soft Rose What you said: Actually, nell7 mentioned a L&amp;#x27;Oreal HIP blush (&amp;quot;Elated&amp;quot;) I was psyched to try, but it had been discontinued, so L&amp;#x27;Oreal sent me this similar shade instead. What I found: Um, love it. Goes on soft, subtle, natural. The perfect rosy pink. The packaging is fun, too--great for when you&amp;#x27;re on the go. The brush is much fluffier than the mini brushes you get in a typical powder blush compact. Bobbi Brown Blush in Pale Pink What you said: &amp;quot;OMG - absolutely a must try: bobbi brown blush in pale pink. warning: it doesn&amp;#x27;t look pale [at all] in the packaging, but it is so beaut,&amp;quot; said PinkGlitterGirl. What I found: OMG is right. This is probably my second-favorite new blush. It does look neon pink in the package but swipes on natural and sheer. I like that it&amp;#x27;s cool while the Coralista and Orgasm are warmer, for when my outfit or makeup requires that. I wore this blush to my bridal shower yesterday (the headband is the topic of a future post, so stay tuned!); suffice to say I adore this Bobbi blush. Thanks, PinkGlitterGirl! Another one I loved, but somehow forgot to snap a photo of: CoverGirl Cheekers in PlumBerry Glow What you said: &amp;quot;Love, love, love this! I&amp;#x27;ve tried some other powders and some creams, and this one goes on the smoothest with some shimmer so it GLOWS!&amp;quot;, said jammyprincess. What I found: This is an excellent choice if you just aren&amp;#x27;t sure if you look better in warms or cools, pastel pink or rosy red. It&amp;#x27;s a happy medium that looks just like you pinched your cheeks. It&amp;#x27;s got tons of pigment, so you only need to use a bit, and like jammyprincess said, it&amp;#x27;s got just the slightest hint of shine. One thing my testing convinced me of is that you can get excellent blushes even at lower price points. The time to invest seems to be when you want some sheen, since the higher-end powders and sheer stains seem to offer the most natural shimmer or dewy finishes. In terms of color and powder consistency, though, the inexpensive CoverGirl and L&amp;#x27;Oreal blushes were actually among my very favorites. Which brings me to my next question. Based on your responses to my original blush query, it sounds like lots of you splurge on pricey blush. Do you prioritize blush over other makeup items when it comes to how much you money you&amp;#x27;ll spend? If so, what is it about your pricey blush that you think makes it worth the cost? What other items do you feel more comfortable skimping on? Also, if you have additional Qs about any of these blushes, fire away! 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