One Product, Endless Possibilities—The Allure of the Best Lip and Cheek Tints
Vogue's Favorite Lip and Cheek Tints
The best versions blend seamlessly into skin, and stay put through sweltering commutes, rooftop drinks, and everything in between. Whether dabbed on with fingers in the back of a cab or built up with a brush for an statement-making flush, these hybrid staples are effortless as can be.
What sets today's dual-action tints apart is their thoughtful formulation. Infused with potent ingredients—think soothing aloe, antioxidant-rich botanicals, and hydrating hyaluronic acid—many of these modern skincare-makeup hybrids do more than deliver color, actively nourishing skin wherever they're placed. From sheer balmy textures to buildable stains with surprising staying power, the latest crop of lip-and-cheek tints are proof that streamlined doesn't have to mean sacrificing sophistication. Scroll to discover Vogue's most-loved favorite formulas.
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Best Classic: Benefit Cosmetics Benetint
Benefit Cosmetics
Benetint Liquid Lip Blush & Cheek Tint
$35
NORDSTROM
$26
REVOLVE
Why We Love It : The Benefit Cosmetics Benetint remains a coveted staple even decades after its 1976 debut.'It's glowy and stays in place all day without feeling heavy,' celebrity Makeup Artist Dom Della previously told Vogue. Fellow pro Alexx Mayo refers to it as 'tried and true,' whereas fellow makeup artist Sean Harris previously called it 'a classic for a reason.' The draw to the formula is its transfer-proof watery texture which delivers an unexpected punch of color on all skin tones—and one that will last throughout the night for smudge-free color.
: The Benefit Cosmetics Benetint remains a coveted staple even decades after its 1976 debut.'It's glowy and stays in place all day without feeling heavy,' celebrity Makeup Artist Dom Della previously told Vogue. Fellow pro Alexx Mayo refers to it as 'tried and true,' whereas fellow makeup artist Sean Harris previously called it 'a classic for a reason.' The draw to the formula is its transfer-proof watery texture which delivers an unexpected punch of color on all skin tones—and one that will last throughout the night for smudge-free color. Key Ingredients : Glycerin
: Glycerin Finish : Natural
: Natural Shades : 6
: 6 Size: 0.33 oz / 6 mL
Best Dewy: N.1 De Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm
Vogue senior beauty writer Kiana Murden uses Chanel's No. 1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm.
Chanel
N°1 de Chanel Lip and Cheek Balm
$50
CHANEL
Why we love it : When the clean No. 1 de Chanel collection debuted, this balm quickly became a fan-favorite for its multipurpose uses. Enriched with red camellia oil, the buttery lip and cheek pigment melts into the skin, leaving a flush of color with restored plumpness and dewiness. Chanel makeup artist Tasha Reiko Brown uses this 'highly blendable, dewy cream' to create watercolor effect. Her shades of choice? Vibrant Coral or Wakeup Pink, for a barely-there wash of color.
: When the clean No. 1 de Chanel collection debuted, this balm quickly became a fan-favorite for its multipurpose uses. Enriched with red camellia oil, the buttery lip and cheek pigment melts into the skin, leaving a flush of color with restored plumpness and dewiness. Chanel makeup artist Tasha Reiko Brown uses this 'highly blendable, dewy cream' to create watercolor effect. Her shades of choice? Vibrant Coral or Wakeup Pink, for a barely-there wash of color. Key ingredients : Red camellia oil
: Red camellia oil Finish : Dewy
: Dewy Shades : 9
: 9 Size: 0.23 oz
Best Viral: Milk Makeup Cooling Water Jelly Tint Lip + Cheek
Milk Makeup
Cooling Water Jelly Tint
$26
AMAZON
Why We Love It : One of 2024's breakout beauty hits that's still an editor staple is Milk Makeup's bouncy water tint. With the appearance of a tempting jelly dessert, one swipe delivers a sheer, dewy burst of color (and even a glossy lip). "This is such a great way to wake up the skin and get that no-fuss, long-wear natural flush,' pro makeup artist Sean Harris previously said of blush tints, noting watery, sheer pigments offer more subtle color than your average opaque blush. I love this for no makeup makeup—but it dries down super fast, so you've gotta get to blending ASAP. I'd recommend this for someone who isn't a total beginner, and more comfortable with blending out edges.
: One of 2024's breakout beauty hits that's still an editor staple is Milk Makeup's bouncy water tint. With the appearance of a tempting jelly dessert, one swipe delivers a sheer, dewy burst of color (and even a glossy lip). "This is such a great way to wake up the skin and get that no-fuss, long-wear natural flush,' pro makeup artist Sean Harris previously said of blush tints, noting watery, sheer pigments offer more subtle color than your average opaque blush. I love this for no makeup makeup—but it dries down super fast, so you've gotta get to blending ASAP. I'd recommend this for someone who isn't a total beginner, and more comfortable with blending out edges. Key Ingredients : Vegan collagen, aloe, seawater
: Vegan collagen, aloe, seawater Finish : Radiant
: Radiant Shades : 6
: 6 Size: 0.17 oz
Best for Mature Skin: Jones Road Miracle Balm
Jones Road
Miracle Balm
$46
AMAZON
Why We Love It : Jones Road's bestselling Miracle Balm delivers the ultimate soft-focus minimalist pigment with a radiant finish. Not to mention, the star ingredient, jojoba oil, is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, all while providing moisturizing benefits. 'Depending on what shade you choose, it can be used as a blush, a bronzer, a highlighter or an all-over tint,' renowned makeup artist Bobbi Brown previously told Vogue. 'Customers will sometimes tell us that they aren't getting enough payoff in the color but, that's usually because they haven't 'broken the seal' on the product to release the pigmentation'—do so for a more intense pigment.
: Jones Road's bestselling Miracle Balm delivers the ultimate soft-focus minimalist pigment with a radiant finish. Not to mention, the star ingredient, jojoba oil, is rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties, all while providing moisturizing benefits. 'Depending on what shade you choose, it can be used as a blush, a bronzer, a highlighter or an all-over tint,' renowned makeup artist Bobbi Brown previously told Vogue. 'Customers will sometimes tell us that they aren't getting enough payoff in the color but, that's usually because they haven't 'broken the seal' on the product to release the pigmentation'—do so for a more intense pigment. Key ingredients : Jojoba oil, castor seed oil, beeswax, shea butter, hydrogenated castor oil
: Jojoba oil, castor seed oil, beeswax, shea butter, hydrogenated castor oil Finish : Radiant
: Radiant Shades : 13
: 13 Size: 1.75 oz
Best K-Beauty: Fwee Blurry Pudding Pot
Why We Love It : We guarantee you've never encountered a texture quite like this color pot—picture the bounce of a pudding fresh out of a fridge. 'Korean brands really excel at fun yet useful textures,' K-beauty expert Michelle Lee previously told Vogue. "You especially see this in the blush market right now, particularly with these Fwee's bouncy textured pudding pots.' Lee suggests swiping on this pick anywhere (lips, eyes, and cheeks) for a velvety matte flush.
: We guarantee you've never encountered a texture quite like this color pot—picture the bounce of a pudding fresh out of a fridge. 'Korean brands really excel at fun yet useful textures,' K-beauty expert Michelle Lee previously told Vogue. "You especially see this in the blush market right now, particularly with these Fwee's bouncy textured pudding pots.' Lee suggests swiping on this pick anywhere (lips, eyes, and cheeks) for a velvety matte flush. Key Ingredients : Dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer, cocoa seed butter, agave leaf extract
: Dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer, cocoa seed butter, agave leaf extract Finish: Blurred
Blurred Shades : 35
: 35 Size: 0.17 oz.
Best Blurred Matte: Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge Velvet Matte
Bobbi Brown
Pot Rouge Velvet Matte
$38
BOBBI BROWN
Why We Love It : Bobbi Brown's latest cream blush launched just three months ago—and it's entered the beauty scene with a bang. Housed in a tiny glass pot, the cream-to-powder formula has a velvety texture that delivers a soft matte finish. With one touch, it's hard not to appreciate the ultra-lightweight, whipped feel of the cream, adding a blurred, natural pop of color anywhere its deposited.
: Bobbi Brown's latest cream blush launched just three months ago—and it's entered the beauty scene with a bang. Housed in a tiny glass pot, the cream-to-powder formula has a velvety texture that delivers a soft matte finish. With one touch, it's hard not to appreciate the ultra-lightweight, whipped feel of the cream, adding a blurred, natural pop of color anywhere its deposited. Key Ingredients : Dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer
: Dimethicone, dimethicone crosspolymer Finish: Soft matte
Soft matte Shades : 12
: 12 Size: 8.5 g
Best Lightweight: Ilia Multi Stick
Why we love it: Ilia's multi-stick leaves a natural flush on lips, cheeks, and lids, melting effortlessly into skin thanks to it's shea butter-based formula. Boasting an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy, skin-like result. Associate fashion director Madeline Fass considers this one of her favorite makeup products for subtle eye color; not to mention, celebrities like Brooke Shields and Diana Silvers who count this as a must-have.
Ilia's multi-stick leaves a natural flush on lips, cheeks, and lids, melting effortlessly into skin thanks to it's shea butter-based formula. Boasting an ultra-lightweight texture, this is the perfect product for the no makeup-makeup look, with a naturally rosy, skin-like result. Associate fashion director Madeline Fass considers this one of her favorite makeup products for subtle eye color; not to mention, celebrities like Brooke Shields and Diana Silvers who count this as a must-have. Key Ingredients : Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax
: Shea butter, avocado oil, orange peel wax Type : Cream
: Cream Finish: Luminous and natural finishes
Luminous and natural finishes Shades : 12
: 12 Size: 8.5 g
Best Hydrating: Kaja Dewy Bar Blush & Lip Balm
Kaja
Dewy Bar Blush & Lip Balm
$25
NORDSTROM
Why We Love It: A leading K-beauty pick, Kaja's jelly-like bar glides on with lightweight, yet buildable color. The formula is packed with fruit enzymes, delivering not just surface-level glow but deeply nourishing hydration. It's a favorite of Vogue's audience development associate manager Molly Barstein, known for her signature flushed cheeks. 'It's so easy—I literally just pop it in my bag and swipe it on my cheeks and lips whenever I need a touch-up," Barstein says. "It melts right in and blends like a dream.'
A leading K-beauty pick, Kaja's jelly-like bar glides on with lightweight, yet buildable color. The formula is packed with fruit enzymes, delivering not just surface-level glow but deeply nourishing hydration. It's a favorite of Vogue's audience development associate manager Molly Barstein, known for her signature flushed cheeks. 'It's so easy—I literally just pop it in my bag and swipe it on my cheeks and lips whenever I need a touch-up," Barstein says. "It melts right in and blends like a dream.' Key Ingredients: Apple extract, green tangerine extract, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid
Apple extract, green tangerine extract, vitamin C, hyaluronic acid Finish: Dewy
Dewy Shades: 4
4 Size: 0.35 oz
Best Affordable: Palladio I'm Blushing 2-in-1 Cheek and Lip Tint
Palladio
I'm Blushing 2-in-1 Cheek and Lip Tint
$12
AMAZON
Why We Love It : This one is for all the chubby makeup stick fans! Infused with skin-loving botanicals like aloe vera, chamomile, and ginseng, Palladio's 2-n-1 tint hydrates wherever applied and leaves behind a kiss of color. Aloe soothes and hydrates, chamomile calms sensitivity, and antioxidant-rich ginseng helps revitalize tired skin. The creamy formula glides on effortlessly, giving cheeks and lips a healthy, radiant glow without drying or caking. It's multitasking color with skin-care benefits built right in. Plus, this pick has 14,000+ glowing reviews on Amazon—so you could say it's pretty popular. All that for less than the cost of a smoothie in New York City? We're sold!
: This one is for all the chubby makeup stick fans! Infused with skin-loving botanicals like aloe vera, chamomile, and ginseng, Palladio's 2-n-1 tint hydrates wherever applied and leaves behind a kiss of color. Aloe soothes and hydrates, chamomile calms sensitivity, and antioxidant-rich ginseng helps revitalize tired skin. The creamy formula glides on effortlessly, giving cheeks and lips a healthy, radiant glow without drying or caking. It's multitasking color with skin-care benefits built right in. Plus, this pick has 14,000+ glowing reviews on Amazon—so you could say it's pretty popular. All that for less than the cost of a smoothie in New York City? We're sold! Key Ingredients : Aloe vera, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, ginseng extract, safflower extract, camellia extract
: Aloe vera, chamomile, ginkgo biloba, ginseng extract, safflower extract, camellia extract Finish : Radiant
: Radiant Shades : 6
: 6 Size: 0.20 oz
Best Clean: RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek
Why We Love It : RMS has been all about clean beauty long before it was a thing. Lip2Cheek, its 2009 launch, is packed with powerful botanicals like wildcrafted buriti oil, shea and cocoa butters. Just the ticket for founder Rose-Marie Swift to awaken Victoria's Secret angels's skin back in their heyday, though it's not just for doe-eyed twenty-somethings. This pick is excellent for mature bombshells, too. 'Cream blush is fabulous for mature skin,' Swift previously told Vogue. 'It adds hydrating color to make the skin look more youthful.'
: RMS has been all about clean beauty long before it was a thing. Lip2Cheek, its 2009 launch, is packed with powerful botanicals like wildcrafted buriti oil, shea and cocoa butters. Just the ticket for founder Rose-Marie Swift to awaken Victoria's Secret angels's skin back in their heyday, though it's not just for doe-eyed twenty-somethings. This pick is excellent for mature bombshells, too. 'Cream blush is fabulous for mature skin,' Swift previously told Vogue. 'It adds hydrating color to make the skin look more youthful.' Key ingredients : Wildcrafted buriti oil, shea butter, organic cocoa seed butter
: Wildcrafted buriti oil, shea butter, organic cocoa seed butter Finish : Radiant
: Radiant Shades : 8
: 8 Size: 0.17oz
Best Long-Wearing: Freck Beauty Cheekslime Lip & Cheek Tint
Why We Love It : Surely, you've heard of Freck Beauty's viral freckle pen. Now, allow us to introduce you to the brands long-wear lip and cheek color. This serum-like formula is infused with liquid plant collagen and botanicals for hydration, while the featured, copolymers keep color in place, leaving behind a blurred and natural finish that's undeniably stunning.
: Surely, you've heard of Freck Beauty's viral freckle pen. Now, allow us to introduce you to the brands long-wear lip and cheek color. This serum-like formula is infused with liquid plant collagen and botanicals for hydration, while the featured, copolymers keep color in place, leaving behind a blurred and natural finish that's undeniably stunning. Key Ingredients : Carnauba wax, soybean seed extract, rice extract, ginseng root extract, copolymers
: Carnauba wax, soybean seed extract, rice extract, ginseng root extract, copolymers Finish : Natural
: Natural Shades : 6
: 6 Size: 15 ml
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