Ultra-blendable, intensely pigmented and seriously long-lasting, Glossier's Cloud Paint is the creme blusher that prompted makeup artists, beauty editors and celebrities alike to shelve their trusty powder compacts.
Some might even go as far as saying that it's the creme blusher to end all creme blushers...
So when the brand secretly announced that they'd be adding to their current quad of much-loved shades – Dusk, Puff, Beam and Haze – we couldn't wait to try them out.
Introducing Dawn – a striking coral-orange – and Storm, a rosy taupe that looks like Glossier's darkest Cloud Paint shade yet. The best thing about them? They're compatible with so many more skin tones – and that's what we like at Refinery29.
Here's what they look like on five different R29ers.
Kara Kia, Editorial Intern
Wearing: Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn, £15, available from Glossier
When I first squeezed the product out of the tube, I was a bit intimidated by how much Dawn looked like bright orange paint! But as soon as I dabbed a tiny bit on my cheeks and blended it in well with my fingertips, it gave my skin such a beautiful, sheer, coral flush that is so wearable. I've fallen in love with it.
Georgia Murray, Fashion and Beauty Writer
Wearing: Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn, £15, available from Glossier
I used Dawn, a highly pigmented burnt orange colour. I dabbed some on my lips and cheeks with my index fingers – a little goes a long way, so be warned. The creamy formula spreads nicely, and doesn't sit on the skin like some blushers. I love it as a vibrant pop of colour for summer, and plan on using it on my lids for a more powerful look, too.
Dami Khadijah, Strategic Partnerships
Wearing: Glossier Cloud Paint in Storm, £15, available from Glossier
I wouldn’t have Glossier down as one of those brands that cater to my skin colour, but when I tried Cloud Paint in Storm, I thought, 'Hmmmmm, okay Glossier, I see you'. The blusher felt light and delicate on my skin and the product was super controllable so I could build it up as I pleased, or make it light and soft for that no-makeup look, which is more me. I’m happy with this colour – and I'm not easy to please!
Samantha Yu, Director, Strategy and Client Services
Wearing: Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn, £15, available from Glossier
I've been a big fan of Glossier for a long time now. The only reason I'm not wearing much makeup today is that I ran out of my Glossier Stretch Concealer, but I'd never tried Cloud Paint. The orange tint and gel-cream texture were a change for me as I don't wear a lot of colour or blush. I was pleased with how little you need to apply and also how smoothly it blended in.
Jacqueline Kilikita, Beauty Editor
Wearing: Glossier Cloud Paint in Storm, £15, available from Glossier
Even in my job I find it quite difficult to find a blush that complements the yellow undertones in my light olive skin. I was just a little sceptical when I picked up Storm, and I think that's because it looks super dark on application. That said, it took seconds to tap it into my skin and it lent my cheeks such a pretty pinched effect – a sheer and honest flush. I'm so obsessed I even dabbed some on my lips and lids.
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