No. 11: N.Y.C. New York Color Powder Blush, $1.99, 19 Readers' Best Blushes

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19 Readers' Best Blushes

Was Nars Orgasm blush no. 1? Or did another cream or powder blush beat it? Find out!

May 5, 2009 | by Sarah Carrillo | 32 COMMENTS

No. 11: N.Y.C. New York Color Powder Blush, $1.99

TotalBeauty.com average reader rating: 9.3*
Why it's great: Pale-skinned readers love this blush and say it's "perfect for my delicate skin" and "it doesn't overpower your face." Other plusses: it "goes on smooth and light, stays on great and you cannot beat the price." It also "lasts all day," one reader says.

Agree? Disagree? Write your review here.

*At time of publication.

SEE NEXT PAGE: No. 10: Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Blush, $11.99

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products mentioned

Paula Dorf Cheek Color

9.1

Clinique Soft-Pressed Powder Blusher

8.7

Revlon Powder Blush

8.6

Bobbi Brown Blush

8.8

Jane Blushing Cheeks Blush

8.7

NARS Blush

9.1

MAC Blushcreme

9.2

CoverGirl Classic Color Blush

8.7

N.Y.C. New York Color Powder Blush

7.3

Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free Mineral Blush

9.3

Almay Powder Blush

9.1

Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush

9.1

Flirt! Peek-A-Blush

9.0

Lancome Blush Subtil

9.2

CARGO Blush

9.3

Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color

9.2

Dior Bronze Blush - Sunshine Blush

9.7

mark Just Pinched Instant Blush Tint

9.0

Laura Mercier Second Skin Cheek Colour

9.8

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E.l.F has great blush options and very low prices!

by RORO84 Wednesday, May 8, 2013 at 02:11PM Report as inappropriate

Really Total Beauty? You pretty much represented every major drug store and department store brand. Even Mary Kay. This was more of a listing to what's available than what represents the best.

by Galatina Sunday, March 31, 2013 at 03:10PM Report as inappropriate

Quite a range of blushes here; I agree with most. Perhaps I am the only woman on the planet who isn't crazy over Nars' blush. It's a good shade, but I've had better from other companies. Whoops--I'm about to be tarred and feathered!

by GigiSD Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 09:54PM Report as inappropriate

I don't use much blush due to my mild rosacea, but when I do I still use the same line of CoverGirl blush I used as a teenager years ago... works for me. I'd be curious to hear what makes a BAD blush.

by purple9a Sunday, March 10, 2013 at 07:28PM Report as inappropriate

Where do you get the price for the Jane blush? I'm looking for it and the cheapest I can find is $28, which I'm not paying for just a blush.

by anatevka Saturday, March 2, 2013 at 11:50AM Report as inappropriate

wet and wild has nice blushes too surprised it wasn't up there

by Nicole2814 Saturday, January 5, 2013 at 11:02AM Report as inappropriate

I like Estee Lauder blush in mocha rose, its pretty modest and subtle.

by nicky22 Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 10:41AM Report as inappropriate

No blush for me

by EricaF123 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 08:52AM Report as inappropriate

Honestly, I still don't know how to use blush!

by schien Friday, November 9, 2012 at 01:53PM Report as inappropriate

Mac has great variety of blushes to choose from and the price is not bad so I always come back for more.

by Ladybugg9 Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 12:47AM Report as inappropriate

Nars blush is one of my favorites! Very pricey though

by Ladybugg9 Saturday, October 27, 2012 at 12:38AM Report as inappropriate

Love the Mac blushes

by yadijane Monday, September 24, 2012 at 05:20PM Report as inappropriate

Nars and tarte are the best blushes!

by michellefuentes Friday, August 24, 2012 at 04:58PM Report as inappropriate

I wanna try the mark cheek tint!

by cuteAsAbutton Monday, May 21, 2012 at 02:35PM Report as inappropriate

Cargo bronzers are good as well!

by eatinglipstick Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at 11:41AM Report as inappropriate

i heard a lot about MACs Melba...and jsut mac and NARS blushed in ...id love to try when i can afrord it

by olkrav319 Saturday, April 7, 2012 at 03:39PM Report as inappropriate

Tarte's Amazonian Clay Blushes and NARS are the best!

by philosophygirl Friday, March 23, 2012 at 06:07AM Report as inappropriate

Nars & Cargo blushes

by volta Friday, March 16, 2012 at 11:52PM Report as inappropriate

This is a fun article! I like the nice mixture of inexpensive drug store brands and pricey high end brands.

by tallredamanda Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at 07:53AM Report as inappropriate

Cargo blush and MAC are the best!

by eatinglipstick Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 06:18PM Report as inappropriate

i love my mac creme blush its my favorite part when putting my makeup on :D

by kitten94 Sunday, January 1, 2012 at 07:34PM Report as inappropriate

I like Ulta's blushers the best

by LittleBunny Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at 10:44AM Report as inappropriate

love me some blush!

by Bon_Bon Monday, August 15, 2011 at 09:14PM Report as inappropriate

I'm surprised to see that Jane is still around, I don't recall ever seeing them on any drugstore shelves within the past 5 years or so.. or at least their display never stood out to me

by awan0912 Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 11:20PM Report as inappropriate

I'm a little surprised Cover Girl, AND Almay, AND Jane AND New York color made the list! I've tried the mark Just Pinched blush tints, and was unimpressed. Cargo blushes are some of my favorites.

by LipglossandSpandex Saturday, May 28, 2011 at 10:41PM Report as inappropriate

i love that there are a lot of affordable blushes on this list. right now, my current blush is the nyc color wheel blush. very affordable!

by kenya Saturday, May 21, 2011 at 09:10AM Report as inappropriate

Very helpful!

by krycekov Thursday, April 28, 2011 at 08:08PM Report as inappropriate

I really love the makeup forever blush collection because it's so highly pigmented, but im definitely going to try this one out now! thanks!

by alicia_scavetta Monday, April 11, 2011 at 07:05AM Report as inappropriate

I really like the Bobbi Brown lushes..they don't irritate my super sensitive skin

by ArmenianGal Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 12:51AM Report as inappropriate

Hmm... I'm surprised the elf blushes and blush sticks aren't on this list!

by dawnrager Monday, February 21, 2011 at 06:49PM Report as inappropriate

Why are Tarte's cheek stains not on this list?! That is definitely my number one. Nars 0rgasm is #2!

by pynkNymphette Monday, November 22, 2010 at 07:43PM Report as inappropriate

I am so pale up to the point where I don't tan, freckle, or burn when I'm out in the sun. The only foundation I can wear now is white face powder. My question with these products is this: can they work well with white face powder without looking obvious? I don't really believe they would. Me, personally, prefer Shiseido the make-up accenuating color stick in champagne flush. Believe me, its the only the blush that has worked for me and kept me looking good.

by kittielover Wednesday, May 6, 2009 at 05:02PM Report as inappropriate

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