Finding the perfect baby pink blush was surprisingly challenging growing up, even though that pastel, blue-toned pink has always been popular in East Asian beauty trends. I remember reading Japanese fashion magazines and wanting to recreate their baby-doll makeup looks, but whenever I tried to find those blush shades in North America, they were always too warm or peachy.

In recent years, Dior's Rosy Glow Blush has skyrocketed in popularity, turning cool-toned pinks into a mainstream beauty staple. As demand for these shades has grown, clean beauty brands have introduced their own non-toxic formulas. Now, pink blushes that are both non-toxic and in the right pastel shades are easier to find than ever.

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The Best Clean & Nontoxic Baby Pink Blushes

Dior recently reformulated its Rosy Glow Blush line to a cleaner formula, but it still contains some synthetic ingredients. If you prioritize fully non-toxic beauty, it’s worth checking the ingredient list to see if it aligns with your standards. Personally, I stick to tried-and-true clean beauty brands. Not only are they non-toxic, but they are more affordable. The following products I recommend are talc-free, vegan, cruelty-free, and formulated without parabens, silicones, or synthetic fragrance.

1. Saie Dew Liquid Cream Blush in "Baby"

A lightweight, serum-like liquid blush in a cool baby pink that melts into the skin for a dewy finish. The color is buildable. I also have this formula in "Chilly," a mauve shade.

2. r.e.m. beauty Hypernova Satin Matte Blush in "Pinking of U"

Don't sleep on Ariana Grande's clean makeup line. It's affordable, the blush pigments are generous, and the packaging is recyclable. "Pinking of U" is a lighter baby pink. Get "Strawberry Nebula" for a brighter, more fuschia pink.

3. Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Talc-Free Powder Blush in "Dragon Fruit Daze"

A talc-free powder blush with vitamin C and E, redness-reducing fermented arnica, and hydrating squalane and hydraberry. Definitely next on my list of blushes to try.

4. Caliray Blurred Blush Pore-Minimizing Cream Blush in "Cool Orchid Pink"

A pore-minimizing cream-to-powder blush with niacinamide, kaolin clay, copper peptides.

5. Kosas Blush Is Life Baked Talc-Free Dimensional Brightening Blush in "Butterflies"

A shimmery talc-free powder blush baked with squalane and hyaluronic acid.

6. Saie SuperSuede™ Talc-Free Powder Blush in "Bella"

The latest blush formula from Saei, a long-wearing baked blush with plant-derived squalane and glycerin, hyaluronic acid, and ethically sourced silica and mica.

7. Lawless Pinch My Cheeks Soft Blur Cream Blush in "Gumdrop"

A creamy blush with a satin powder finish with green tea extract,

My Blush Application Technique Inspired by Patrick Ta

When I first learned Patrick Ta’s viral blush technique, I thought it was counterintuitive in that I'd never think to do this myself. Basically, you apply powder blush first and then layer cream or liquid blush in the same shade on top of it. It creates a dewy finish and helps the blush last longer. I have oily skin, and makeup doesn't like to stay on my face, but I find that my blush does last all day using this method.

Patrick Ta has his own popular line of blush duos just for this technique, but I stick to my own clean beauty blushes to create the same look.

1. Powder First – I start with r.e.m. Beauty’s Power Blush in " using the r.e.m. B1 Blush Brush, which I use for both the powder blush and liquid blush. Starting with the powder blush gives the liquid/cream blush something to grip onto.

2. Layer Cream/Liquid Blush on Top – I dot Saie’s Dew Blush in "Baby" on my cheeks and blend it with the same brush. Layering like this locks in the color while leaving the cheeks glowy. Since I am using a liquid blush, I just use the same brush to blend, but I suppose if you prefer a cream blush, you'd need a beauty blender (this one is biodegradable) to pick up the product and then blend it onto the cheeks.

3. Wash Brush – I wash my brush with soap and warm water after every use and leave it on the bathroom counter to dry.