Years of wearing powder blush may make it tricky to switch to its cream counterpart. But don’t let the seemingly trickier to apply, harder to control formula intimidate you. If you want a more natural, dewy finish that lasts all day, then you should give cream blushes a try. Simply rely on your ring finger to lightly dab the creamy pigment on your cheeks and build up the color—whether you want a sheer flush or a bright, poppy hue. Plus, this formulation works well for both dry skin (they nix that flaky look you get from powder) and mature, aging skin (giving your complexion a younger, more moisturized look).

Ready to give a new pot of blush a try? See the cream of the crop in the gallery below.

(Image edited by Ira Nopuente)