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• Glossier's Cloud Paint ($18) is a cult-favorite liquid blush that comes in eight different colors.
• I've tried the cheek tint in Spark and Storm and love the naturally flushed look it gives you. 
• It can also be used as an eyeshadow and lip tint to create an entire makeup look.

Glossier is arguably the master curator of off-duty makeup products that are both effortless in design and execution. The brand was a trailblazer for "no-makeup" makeup, fitting right in with today's quarantine-inspired skincare trends and the mindset that less is more. 

One of Glossier's cult classics is the Cloud Paint. Available in eight colors, the liquid cheek tint offers a fun pop of color that can instantly liven up a makeup look. It's just sheer enough that you can dab a little bit on for a dewy glow or layer it on for something more eccentric. And, as the name implies, the formula feels bouncy and light on the skin.

I'm a frequent Glossier customer and I've used Cloud Paint for years. I've tested two shades, one recently released and the other a fan favorite, and I love the natural flush it gives in just a few taps. 

What Glossier Cloud Paint is like to use:

How I make the most out of the liquid tint

Cloud Paint's power is in its versatility. It can be used as a cheek tint, a shadow, or a lip color, and a little goes a long way.

No matter which color you choose, you can create a natural, dewy, and flushed look, or a bold monochrome look.

The liquid is just sheer enough to make it easy to work with and layer without going overboard. I'm confident wearing it on its own or adding its bright pigment to a complete makeup look. 

What the Spark Cloud Paint looks like

I squeeze out a tiny amount of this orange-pink tint and dab it onto my cheekbones or tap a pea-sized amount on the back of my hand and then apply. It's the perfect glow-from-within, I-just-came-from-the-gym flush, minus the sweat. 

Spark is my favorite color to use all over my face as an easy eyeshadow look and quick lip color because it's vibrant but matches any outfit or mood. 

What the Storm Cloud Paint looks like

I find the Storm shade to be the most natural-looking in the line, making it the most buildable. I never worry about overdoing it because it blends out so easily. 

This particular pigment doesn't bring out my blemishes or textures and it stays put throughout the entire day. 

I use serums to balance out my complexion, which consequently gives me a blanket paleness. I love how this color gives me a healthy, dewy flush that I can quickly dab on before a video call.

Cons to consider

Cloud Paint is on the higher end of the price range for blush, but to me, the fact that you can use it as an eyeshadow and lip color makes it well worth the price. Glossier also offers a variety of value sets, so you can buy a set with this cheek tint along with the brand's other staples. 

If you're looking for something slightly more affordable, Milani's Cheek Kiss Blush comes in six similar pink-toned and berry-toned colors for $10 each.

The bottom line

If I had to pick one makeup product to use every day, there's no doubt that I'd reach for the Glossier Cloud Paint. Its powerful pigment freshens up any makeup look while replacing two staple products. Doing the bare minimum has never looked so good.

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