What to Look for in Cream Makeup

Cream makeup offers a versatile, blendable finish that works for many skin types and styles. Here are key factors to keep in mind when choosing the best cream makeup.

1. Skin Type Compatibility

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Consider your skin type when selecting cream makeup. Those with dry or mature skin often benefit from hydrating, emollient-rich formulas, while oilier skin types may prefer lightweight or non-comedogenic options.

2. Blendability and Texture

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Look for formulas that glide smoothly onto the skin and are easy to blend with fingers, brushes, or sponges. A creamy texture should melt seamlessly into your complexion without caking or settling into fine lines.

3. Coverage and Finish

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Decide whether you want sheer, buildable coverage or something more full-coverage. Cream makeup can offer dewy, satin, or natural finishes—choose one that aligns with your desired look.

4. Shade Range and Undertones

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A wide range of shades and undertones ensures a perfect match for your complexion. Opt for brands that cater to diverse skin tones to find the most flattering hue.

  1. 1
    Radiant Creamy Concealer
    4,436 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    The #1 concealer in the U.S. This multi-purpose must-have brightens, corrects and perfects with creamy, medium-to-buildable coverage and a natural, radiant finish.
  2. 2
    Beauty Light Wand

    Charlotte Tilbury

    3,165 REVIEWS
    A multi-use illuminating gel that can be worn as a highlighter or blush for buildable color and an instant glow. Dot and blend for easy application.
  3. 3
    Eyelights Cream Eyeshadow
    2,377 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Longwearing, crease-proof cream eyeshadows in six nourishing, metallic, buildable shades. 
  4. 4
    Eye Color Quad Crème

    Tom Ford

    1,984 REVIEWS
    Buildable, long-wearing eye color creams that enhance eyes in one swipe. 
  5. 5
    UnCoverup Concealer

    RMS Beauty

    1,878 REVIEWS
    Lightweight, concentrated cream concealer that covers imperfections and undereye discoloration. Clean, buildable formula creates a natural finish.
  6. 6
    Skin Foundation Stick

    Bobbi Brown

    1,563 REVIEWS
    Designed to look and feel like skin, this award-winning foundation is formulated with a unique transparent base and skin tone correct pigments for the most natural-looking, skin-like finish.
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    Lip2Cheek

    RMS Beauty

    1,495 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    Multi-tasking natural, cream color made of living, hydrating ingredients. Buildable, blendable color artfully enhances both lips and cheeks.
  8. 8
    Glow Time Blush Stick

    Jane Iredale

    1,355 REVIEWS
    Multitasking cream blush stick for cheeks. 
  9. 9
    Caviar Stick Eyeshadow

    Laura Mercier

    1,312 REVIEWS
    BestSeller
    A 24HR long-wear eyeshadow stick with creamy, rich color that effortlessly glides, blends and builds without tugging, flaking, smudging or creasing.
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    Eyes To Mesmerise

    Charlotte Tilbury

    1,227 REVIEWS
    A long-lasting cream eyeshadow that features an easy, non-creasing formula.

What to Look for in Cream Makeup

Cream makeup offers a versatile, blendable finish that works for many skin types and styles. Here are key factors to keep in mind when choosing the best cream makeup.

1. Skin Type Compatibility

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Consider your skin type when selecting cream makeup. Those with dry or mature skin often benefit from hydrating, emollient-rich formulas, while oilier skin types may prefer lightweight or non-comedogenic options.

2. Blendability and Texture

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Look for formulas that glide smoothly onto the skin and are easy to blend with fingers, brushes, or sponges. A creamy texture should melt seamlessly into your complexion without caking or settling into fine lines.

3. Coverage and Finish

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Decide whether you want sheer, buildable coverage or something more full-coverage. Cream makeup can offer dewy, satin, or natural finishes—choose one that aligns with your desired look.

4. Shade Range and Undertones

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A wide range of shades and undertones ensures a perfect match for your complexion. Opt for brands that cater to diverse skin tones to find the most flattering hue.