There's no doubt about it, we all love a beauty dupe, especially when it's a Rare Beauty blush dupe. If, like the rest of us, you've been obsessing over Rare Beauty's liquid blush, then you'll be over the moon to hear about these dupes. As seen on TikTok, these affordable alternatives might just be as good as the real thing...
While Rare Beauty's Soft Pinch Liquid Blush retails for an eye-watering £22 (although it's now on sale for Black Friday), you might even be lucky to get it in your basket for long enough to checkout. Boasting thousands of glowing reviews, the blush is getting increasingly difficult to shop. We're yet to see certain fan-favourite shades ever in stock.
Thankfully, TikTok has done it again. Not only have we seen it deliver the best Dior lip oil dupes, but the social media platform has come through with Rare Beauty dupes, too. After the Soft Pinch Liquid Blush took over our feeds, the internet has been on the hunt to find dupes. And, keen shoppers have managed to find one for just £3!
The best Rare Beauty blush dupes at a glance:
Best affordable Rare Beauty blush dupe: MUA Blushed Liquid Cream Blush, £3 on MUA
Best highly rated Rare Beauty blush dupe: e.l.f. Putty Blush, £6 on elf
Editor's Choice: Glow Hub Buff Blush Stick, £12 on GlowHub
So, if you're waiting for your favourite Rare Beauty blush colour to restock or looking to save big with the best Rare Beauty blush dupes, we've got you covered. Get ready to meet your favourite summer blush to go with your new Estee Lauder double wear dupe for that flawless finish. We've found the very best rare Beauty blush alternatives the internet has to offer and put them all in one place for you.
SHOP: The Best Rare Beauty Liquid Blush Dupes
The original Rare Beauty blush
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www.spacenk.com
Give the cheeks a healthy flush of colour with Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush, a liquid blush that is easy to blend. With a lightweight formula, buildable colour is easy to achieve. It is formulated with long-lasting colour pigments to provide all-day wear.
Customer review: "I bought this blush in two shades, Bliss and Happy. Happy was definitely my favourite because it made my skin look so sun-kissed and naturally blushed. Bliss was a nice muted pink but matte and it's nice for when you don't want people to know you're wearing makeup. They are super pigmented though so you have to get used to working with them but they will last you so so long. Deffo worth the hype if you're thinking about it - but I would get a dewy one if you want glowing skin."
Pros
- Weightless liquid blush
- Works to soothe, comfort and nourish the skin
- Long-lasting formula that blends and builds colour easily
Cons
- Some shades are sold out
SHOP: The best Rare Beauty blush dupes
Best affordable Rare Beauty blush dupe
www.muastore.co.uk
This is the £3 blush dupe that's been trending on TikTok which you can bag for an absolute bargain. The highly accessible brand MUA's Blushed Liquid Cream Blush comes in a selection of lightweight and pigmented colours that can be easily blended for a wearable look. You just can't argue with that price.
Customer review: "These cream blushes are really nice for beginners who are starting to try cream and liquid blushes. These shades compliment a lot of skin tones and are pigmented enough to show up on the skin. Feel really creamy and blends in like a dream whether it's with a brush or beauty sponge. I recommend using a brush for more pigment. Love these blushes for the price, can't go wrong. They don't mess up your foundation and overall I just really love these blushes. Deffo recommend and need to get more shades!"
Pros
- Affordable price point
- A multipurpose blush
- Pigmented colours
Cons
- Shades selling out quickly
Best highly rated Rare Beauty blush dupe
www.elfcosmetics.co.uk
TikTok's 'IT' Rare Beauty blush dupe comes from one of our fave affordable drugstore brands e.l.f. Designed to provide a naturally flushed glow, the e.l.f. Putty Blush has a lightweight and buildable formula and retails for the amazing price of only £5, what's not to love?
Customer review: "I've been eyeing Rare Beauty's nearly rose blush but wasn't 100% sure it was the shade I was looking for. I'm so glad I found this. Although it doesn't 'melt' as good as Rare Beauty's, it's still SUPER easy to blend on your face. Used my fingers and it was perfect."
Pros
- Highly rated
- Highly pigmented
- Easily blendable
Cons
- May not melt as well
Editor's Choice
glowhub.com
Glow Hub's new launch includes a vibrant range of blush in shades Pinched, Peach Tea, Poppin', and Hot Flush that reminds us of the Rare Beauty range. A gorgeous blendable blush, it's super creamy formula that's infused with niacinamide, hyaluronic acid and vitamin E feels so nice against the skin. Although it's not an exact dupe, you can go as heavy or as subtle as you like, whether you're wanting a high-impact blush or more of a 'glow from within' just like Rare Beauty.
Our review: "I had the opportunity to try the Glow Hub Buff Blush Stick, and I couldn't get over how vibrant and pigmented the shades are. I imagine the shade Pinched would look great on all skin tones due to how pigmented it is, however, it might need to built up a few times after blending out. It's so gorgeous and super lightweight, to the point where you don't even feel like you're wearing anything. It might be a cream stick blush, but it's not cakey at all."
Pros
- Highly pigmented
- Infused with skin-loving ingredients
- Easily blendable
Cons
- More matte than dewy
Best pigmented Rare Beauty blush dupe
www.beautybay.com
Taking Beauty Bay by storm, the Made By Mitchell Blursh Liquid Blusher stands as a product on its own. However, their highly pigmented blushes could just be enough to rival Rare Beauty's, so we thought we'd include this as a dupe. Not only can it be used as a blush with impact, but it can also be used across the face too. Mark out words, this is one to watch.
Customer review: "I can’t believe the pigment in this blush, it’s amazing! You barely need any product and it blends so smoothly with a nice matte finish. It’s worth every penny."
Pros
- Highly rated
- Highly pigmented
- Cruelty-free
Cons
- Small amount in bottle
Best limited edition Rare Beauty blush dupe
www.revolutionbeauty.com
Revolution is practically dupe royalty at this point and the creamy Makeup Revolution Blush Bomb is making waves on TikTok. The doe foot applicator makes it wonderfully easy to apply and it's enriched with vitamin E to look after your skin, too. This highly sought-after blush is selling fast.
Customer review: "I bought the shade 'Dolly Rose' which is a beautiful pink colour. Mainly bought this as I saw people on TikTok saying it was a dupe for the rare beauty blushes. Wouldn't say they are an exact match but these blushes are amazing, such a go to product for me! A little goes a long way which really helps savour the product. Will definitely repurchasing. Stunning and recommend to anyone!"
Pros
- Infused with vitamin E
- Gives a dewy finish
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Cons
- Shades selling out quickly
Best trending Rare Beauty blush dupe
www.beautybay.com
Similarly, another Beauty Bay fave is their very own Liquid Cream Blush. However, this one has limited shades and is selling out fast, so you'd better be quick. Designed with a lightweight finish, this highly pigmented and easily blendable formula is infused with jojoba and sweet almond oils to nourish your skin and lips. Some reviewers are even saying that they prefer this formula over Rare Beauty!
Customer review: "Easier to blend out than the Rare Beauty blush, definitely prefer this formula to Rare Beauty!"
Pros
- Highly pigmented
- Infused with oils
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Cons
- Shades selling out
Best Rare Beauty blush dupe that's selling fast
www.boots.com
The Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush has been recommended when it comes to Rare Beauty blush dupes. Although shades are quickly selling out, there are still a few shades to get your hands on. Infused with skin-loving ingredients like pomegranate, watermelon and rose extracts, they can be built up for a more impacted blush.
Customer review: "I love how natural and radiant this product is makes your skin look like skin and helps give you that "no makeup" makeup look!"
Pros
- Infused with antioxidants
- A multipurpose blush
- Easily blendable
Cons
- Not as pigmented
Best Rare Beauty blush dupe with a cream consistency
Milani has come up again and again in our search for Rare Beauty dupes. It seems that as well as being cheaper than Rare, their shades are just as pigmented. The Milani Cheek Kiss Cream Blush just melts into the skin thanks to its creamy consistency, while also offering great lasting power wear throughout the day.
Customer review: "Way better than powder blush and amazing quality for the price and brand. It is very Pigmented. Applies and blends easily. Wears long. No tacky, nor shiny or greasy. Very fast on the go use and has the perfect application."
Pros
- Infused with vitamins and antioxidants
- Creamy consistency
- Pigmented colours
Cons
- May not be exact for Rare
Best Rare Beauty blush dupe with a dewy finish
www.boots.com
TikTok has found Maybelline's Cheek Heat to be their top pick for a dewy finish. The lightweight gel-cream formula glides onto the skin to deliver an ultra-flattering, sheer wash of colour. The buildable, water-infused formula creates instant luminosity for a healthy skin finish.
Customer review: "I'm actually a big fan of liquid blushers, as I find they blend in nicely to a foundation or primer base and don't look cakey like powder can. The one I normally buy is 3x the price of this, so I'm glad to see more mainstream and easily available makeup brands starting to do them."
Pros
- Lightweight liquid blush
- Water infused formula
- Oil free formula
Cons
- Not as pigmented
Best multipurpose Rare Beauty blush dupe
www.lookfantastic.com
Now, hear us out we were cautious too but have you tried using a liquid lipstick to create your perfect blush? Well, TikTok says you can. The NYX Professional Makeup Lip Lingerie XXL makes the perfect Rare Beauty blush dupe because it's matte, lightweight and buildable with pigmented colour that lasts throughout the day. Plus, you get a lippie and a blush all in one.
Customer review: "Purchased this in the colour peach flirt it’s absolutely gorgeous too, really compliments skin tone and has great lasting power."
Pros
- Long-lasting power
- A multipurpose lipstick
- Vegan and cruelty-free
Cons
- May be harder to blend than a blush
FAQs
Who created Rare Beauty?
In 2020, Selena Gomez launched Rare Beauty, inspired by her third studio album, Rare. The American artist aims to promote inclusivity by 'breaking down unrealistic standards of beauty' through her brand. Like the brand Glossier, Rare Beauty is vegan-friendly and cruelty-free, opening the beauty market to wider audiences (which is why we've also been on the hunt for the best Glossier dupes, as well).
Where to buy Rare Beauty in the UK?
When it's in stock, Rare Beauty can be bought in Sephora stores across the UK. Other than that, it can be pretty hard to find on the high street. While we love Aldi, you won't be finding any Rare Beauty blush dupes amongst the best Aldi make-up dupes, unfortunately. Although, thankfully, the range can be shopped online at Space NK, FeelUnique, Amazon and the Rare Beauty website itself.
Samantha 'Sam' Price is a Beauty, Fashion & Wellness Products Writer at heat magazine. In 2021, Sam began her journey as a Storytelling Executive at Closer and heatworld on an internship, creating beauty and fashion content across these brands. It was 2022 when Sam was employed as a Commercial Content Writer writing about Family Life on Yours, Mother & Baby and Spirit & Destiny. Now, she specialises in beauty, fashion and wellness content across many brands.