When it comes to blush, the typical choice is between creamy sticks, like Nars and Clinique, and old-school pressed powder. Bare Escentual’s new Ready Blush bridges the gap. The formula packs antioxidants and cold-pressed camellia oil, a noncomedogenic plant-based oil that hydrates and replenishes dull skin. (It’s also free of parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances and dyes, so it won’t irritate sensitive complexions.) The blush blends easily — no grandma-esque blotches or streaks — and has a smooth, non-drying feel. It comes in ten shades, from the peachy Aphrodisiac to a poppy pink Faux Pas, with a finish that has a subtle shimmer (more glow than glitter). Though it’s slightly pricier than the brand’s original loose powder blush, this line doesn’t rub or melt off like the former.
