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Bare Blush Balm

A cream-to-powder blush balm in ten shades that sheers out on the cheek and layers on the lip

4.6 (1,260 reviews)

$26

A cream-to-powder blush balm that sheers out on the cheek and layers on the lip. Ten shades, each tested in the lab on three depths of skin, with a note on the depths it is made for.

  • Cheeks and lips
  • 10 shades
  • Fragrance-free
  • Vegan
  • Tested on three skin depths
Shade Rose Hour

A soft rose that suits nearly every depth; the shade in the Everyday Face Set.

In stock. Ships from our fulfillment center in Ontario, CA. Orders placed before 12PM PT on business days ship the same day; pre-order items ship on their own date.

  • Same-day dispatch. Order before 12PM PT, ships from Ontario, California.
  • 30-day returns. On unopened products, with a prepaid label and no original box needed.
  • The Shade Promise. One free complexion shade exchange per order, within 45 days.
Details
FinishCream to soft powder
Lip safeYes, every shade
Shade notesEach shade says which skin depths it is made for
HeatKeep below 30 °C — balms soften in a hot car
UseTap onto cheeks with fingers, build in layers
How to use
  1. Warm the surface of the balm with a fingertip.
  2. Tap it onto the apple of the cheek, then tap upward toward the temple.
  3. Start with less than you think. It sheers out as you tap, and a second layer is easy; taking some off is not.
  4. For lips, tap the same shade on with a finger for a soft stain.
  5. Keep it below 30 °C. A balm softens in a hot car.
  • Store below 30 °C, away from direct sunlight and out of a hot car
  • Keep caps and compacts closed, and never share lip or eye products
  • Replace mascara and liquid liners three months after opening, everything else within twelve months
  • Patch test a new complexion or lip product on the inner wrist a day before first use
Full ingredients

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, silica, candelilla wax, jojoba esters, iron oxides, mica — fragrance-free, vegan

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Silica, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Jojoba Esters, Octyldodecanol, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Mica, Tocopherol. May contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410).

The ingredient glossary

Shipping and returns
  • Standard: 3–6 business days (US)
  • Express: 1–2 business days (US)
  • International: CA, UK, AU and the EU — 6–12 business days
  • Ships from our fulfillment center in Ontario, CA. Orders placed before 12PM PT on business days ship the same day; pre-order items ship on their own date.
  • 30-day returns. On unopened products, with a prepaid label and no original box needed.

Shipping policy

Refund policy

The Dewlight tint tube, the Lanternlight foundation bottle, the Halo Blur concealer and two foundation minis standing in a row

Ideal for

  • Quick makeup
  • Cheeks and lips
  • Dry skin

Why buy

  • One product for cheeks and lips
  • Tested on three depths of skin
  • Sheer enough to fix a heavy hand

Complete the look

Pairs well with

Questions

Asked about Bare Blush Balm

Which shade suits deeper skin?

Brickyard, Berry Glow, Plum Night and Cinnamon Bark are made to show on deep and rich skin. The note under each of the ten shades says which depths it is made for, so you can judge it for a depth close to yours.

Is every shade safe on the lips?

Yes. All ten are lip safe.

Is blush covered by the Shade Promise?

No. The Shade Promise covers foundation, concealer, skin tint, setting powder and bronzer. An opened blush balm cannot be returned, which is why each shade carries a note on the depths it is made for.

Does it work over powder?

It goes on best over bare skin, tint or foundation, before powder. Over a powdered face a cream can drag; if you have already powdered, press it on with a damp sponge.

Is it fragrance-free and vegan?

Yes, both.

Reviews

What customers say

Showing the 8 most recent of 1,260 reviews

  1. Folasade B.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Brickyard · Rich skin, warm undertone

    Brickyard shows up on me

    Most blushes disappear on my skin. This one looks like a real flush, and I can build it for evening.

  2. Clementine H.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Rose Hour · Light skin, neutral undertone

    Idiot-proof

    I have a heavy hand and this forgives it. Tap, tap, done. Rose Hour on cheeks and lips takes one minute.

  3. Mirela C.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Coral Room · Medium skin, warm undertone

    Softened in my car

    I left it in the glove box in June and the top went soft. It firmed up again and still works, but they are not joking about the heat.

  4. Astrid E.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Soft Mauve · Fair skin, cool undertone

    Mauve that is not gray

    Soft Mauve looks cool and fresh on my fair skin instead of bruised.

  5. Yewande K.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Berry Glow · Deep skin, cool undertone

    Berry Glow as a lip stain

    I bought it for cheeks and now use it more on my lips. Lasts through coffee.

  6. Joanna P.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Apricot Lamp · Tan skin, olive undertone

    Apricot was too light for me

    Apricot Lamp barely registered on my tan skin. The shade note did say it is for fair to medium skin; I should have believed it. I bought Cinnamon Bark instead and love that one.

  7. Rhiannon L.

    Verified buyer

    Shade First Flush · Fair to light skin, warm undertone

    Dry skin approved

    Powder blush sits on my dry cheeks. This melts in.

  8. Paloma D.

    Verified buyer

    Shade Fig Stem · Tan skin, neutral undertone

    Fig Stem is the grown-up shade

    Muted, a little brown, looks like I have been outside. My everyday.

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