Since Glossier debuted its original Cloud Paint Blush in 2017, fans (including Glamour editors) have been obsessed with the variety of colors and innovative gel-cream formula. Last month Glossier reimagined the classic product into a new form and released the Glossier Cloud Paint Plush Blush, so obviously we were eager to try it.
On the surface, the new version appears to be your typical powder blush, until you press into it. The pad has a memory cloud texture that makes the application weightless but buildable, perfect for a soft-matte finish. Just like its predecessor, the new Cloud Paint Plush Blush is buildable and easily blendable, which means you can add it to your everyday makeup routine or when you’re looking to make a statement.
Available in 10 shades, the brand says the inspiration for the the new Cloud Paint blush comes from New York sunsets with a shade for every skin tone. Of the 10, some are classic Glossier like the soft peach Beam, light pink Puff, and bright pink Soar, with some new variations thrown into the mix.
For the latest installment of 5 People Try, Glamour editors put the Glossier Cloud Paint Plush Blush to the test. Read on for everything you need to know.
The Product: Glossier Cloud Paint Plush Blush
Malia Griggs, commerce editor
Shade: Storm
I tried Glossier’s new blush in Storm, a brick-brown shade that ended up being a bit too strong for my fair-to-medium skin with yellow undertones (I suspect Float or Puff would’ve worked better). Still, I liked the formula a lot—it’s creamy, blends seamlessly into foundation, and actually lasts. I let one layer set before adding another, and the color stayed put for hours. I appreciated that, unlike a powder, you can tap it on with your fingers and the pigment carries; I did that for extra color at the tops of my cheekbones. I preferred that approach—or using the bristle end of Glossier’s dual-ended brush—to the squishy pillow side of the brush, which felt awkward and stamped too much pigment in one spot instead of diffusing it softly. All in all, I’m glad I gave this blush a try, and plan to incorporate it into my routine.
Grace McCarty
Shades: Bloom and Puff
Glossier’s ultra-pigmented OG Cloud Paint always felt a bit like stage makeup on my fair skin, so I’m all about the more subtle Plush Blush. The texture is unique—it (literally!) doesn’t crumble under pressure like many other powder blushes, but it’s softer and more buildable than most cream formulas. It’s silky-smooth, and plays nicely as a base for a dewey makeup look or a matte finish. I love the shades Bloom and Puff for a romantic, natural blush look that’s easy to build up, from a lively winter flush to a warm, sun-kissed glow. If you’re hopping on the toasty makeup trend this fall, this blush is your best friend. It truly looks like the color is baked into your cheeks.
Monique Wilson, global executive assistant
Shade: Storm
Shade: Plume
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