Blush can do a lot. It sculpts the face, adds a healthy pop of color, ties together a minimal makeup look, or gives you that flirty, tanned finish we all chase. If you're anything like me, you've probably amassed numerous formulas over the years, mixing and matching different shades and textures to get the exact cheek tone you want. If there's one thing that's become clear throughout this process, it's that there aren't enough of the best blush palettes readily available anymore.
Blush palettes used to be everywhere—they were a staple for makeup artists and everyday makeup wearers alike. But even the pros now have to depot, re-press, and build their own palettes, which is something the average makeup enthusiast likely doesn't have time (or know how) to do. I'm not sure if it's the liquid blush boom á la Rare Beauty or the non-stop rollout of single powder blush launches, but individual pans have now replaced quality palettes that dominated the 2016 era. And I, for one, would like to change that.
