Our Review of the Glossier Cloud Paint Cream Blush

What are the shades of the Glossier Liquid Blush?

The cream blush comes in ten flexible shades, that work for all skin tones. Today our team is reviewing six shades, from left to right: Dawn, Haze, Storm, Spark, Puff, Dusk. Earlier this year, the iconic formula was released with five different bronzer shades, for those who want that sun-kissed, glowy look.

Camille’s Review

• Skin tone: Olive

• Shade reviewed: Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00 in Dawn

For my everyday makeup, powder blush is usually my go-to, it’s easy to work and easy to build up. But I definitely wanted to give Cloud Paint a try, as I’ve heard so much about these iconic Glossier blushers. My first impression of the blush was that it was less liquid than I’d imagined but also less pigmented, which I like because I can build up on what I already have. I like that the texture is easy to work with, doesn’t feel too thick or sticky to the skin, it actually feels like a cloud. Upon first application, I found the colour payoff to be really summery, I usually for pinky blushers, so it was nice to branch out and go for something for orange.

I was really pleased to see the blush was still on at the end of the day, despite the fact that I thought it would easily move around throughout the day. I can confidently say that this liquid blush will be one of my top picks for this summer.

Vivienne’s Review

• Skin tone: Dark deep, with warm undertones

• Shade reviewed: Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00 in Haze

When it comes to blusher, liquid is usually the type of consistency I reach for. I like that they’re usually buildable and easy to work with. With Glossier, I had high expectations as I’d seen it trending on TikTok. The product itself looked quite fun, I absolutely love the unique packaging, it sort of reminded me of art class in school, which I think fits well with the image of the brand.

When I first used it, the texture is quite watery, which surprised me but the colour payoff is great. I like that it’s well-pigmented so I didn’t need to use a lot and the best thing is that it’s easy to blend and to work with, no need to worry about having too much on. I was also please that it lasted all day and evening, it’s a great one to have on-the-go, this shade also looked great on my lips!

Stephanie’s Review

• Skin tone: Pale

• Shade reviewed: Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00 in Storm, a deep mauve

Just like most people on the team, I’m also a liquid blush fiend, so I was really excited to give the Glossier one a try! Before trying out Cloud Paint, I expected it to be quite pigmented and just like Vivienne, I’m a big fan of the paint tube packaging.

When I first applied the blush, I was surprised to see how lightweight yet pigmented it was. The downside of the packaging is that it’s hard to control how much product comes out of the tube, however it’s so blendable that it’s quite easy to work with, even if you end up with too much product. The colour payoff is a lot more subtle than I anticipated but I like that it looks very natural and not cakey at all. This will definitely be one I’ll reach for often for a natural, everyday look.

Hanitra’s Review

• Skin tone: Warm

• Shade reviewed: Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00 in Spark, a bright red

I honestly like any type of blusher, powder, liquid cream… I have them all in my collection and I always love adding more into my makeup bag. Before trying out Glossier, I guess my expectations were high because a lot of people rave about this blusher on social.

When I first tried it out, the texture looked and felt quite light, almost like water. I don’t think I’ve ever tried a blusher with this consistency before, the colour looked really vibrant at first but I found it easy to blend. However, I feel like it’s hard to keep it from spreading out onto the skin, and control where you’re applying the blush. The end result looked really natural, and I think shade will be perfect for the summer, for sun-kissed look.

Rachel-Louise’s Review

• Skin tone: Fair, with rosacea on the cheeks

• Shade reviewed: Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00 in Puff

For my day-to-day look, I love a liquid blush, I feel like they last the longest and have the best pay off. I had heard of Glossier before but never tried any of their products, as the brand is so huge and well known I was expecting big things.

The packaging is very cute and unlike anything I have, I like that it is compact so would be easy to travel with. As for the product itself, it was super soft and smooth, and I can see why they call it cloud as its very light to touch. I applied it with a brush but you could 100% just use your fingers. I love the colour and I found it easy to blend out. The shade is very natural very buildable, but I also think that’s because I had a lighter/softer shade.

I’ll definitely keep using it, I loved the colour and got a few compliments throughout the day on it. It also was so easy to apply and blend so if people are nervous about using a liquid blush this is a great starter product.

Olivia’s Review

• Skin tone: Light-medium

• Shade reviewed: Glossier Cloud Paint Gel Cream Blush, £22.00 in Dusk

This blusher is actually one of my go-tos, Storm is my everyday shade, which is a much deeper colour. I wasn’t sure how Dusk would work for my skintone, I was expecting more of a bronzed-glow. I adore the packaging, the colour is easy to identify, and perfect size to carry around with you! Only issue is it can come out quite quickly which is a bit of a hazard.

The texture is very smooth, which I like because it doesn't pick up or drag your base make-up which I have found with other blushes! When I first applied this one I was surprised how well the colour matched my skin-tone, providing not just a bronzed glow, but a hint of peachiness. I like that this blush is nicely pigmented but without going overboard, it's going into my rotation, it's the first thing I reached for the next time I did my makeup after trying.

The team's verdict of Glossier Cloud Paint Blush

Safe to say that it is approved by everyone who has tested it! From the packaging to how easy it is to apply and blend, this blush can easily make its way into anyone’s makeup bag.

The Pros: It’s great for anyone who’s looking for something easy to apply and to blend, or just wants a natural look. The team this will be their go-to blush for the summer, and the no-makeup makeup days.

The Cons: The tube makes it difficult to control how much product is coming out, so you need to be careful when squeezing product out. It's not as pigmented as you would expect, so it's not a blusher you'd reach for if you want to achieve a bold, glam look.

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