I’ve seen Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff mentioned quite a lot as one of the best blush shades for fair skin.
It’s usually described as a soft, cool pink, which makes it sound like a very easy everyday option.
I’ve been using it for a while now, and while I do think it works well, I don’t think it’s quite what it’s often described as.
The product
Glossier Cloud Paints are marketed as sheer but buildable blushes in a gel-cream formula. They give a soft-focus, natural look, which I particularly like in warmer weather.
The Cloud Paints retail for £24 for 10ml of product. The deeper, more pigmented shades tend to require less product, whereas lighter shades like Puff often need to be built up a bit more.
As they have a lightweight, dewy finish, they don’t have long-lasting power. I get about 4-5 hours wear.
The shade
Puff is generally described as a light pink, but in reality it leans more towards a peachy pink.
It doesn’t have that slightly blue-toned look you might expect from a true cool pink. Instead, it feels a bit warmer and softer on the skin.
Because of that, it looks quite natural rather than overly bright pink.
Formula and application
Cloud Paint has a very lightweight, gel-cream formula which blends out quite easily.
You only need a small amount, and it diffuses quite quickly into the skin, which makes it quite forgiving to apply. I usually apply with my fingers, and for the darker shades use a stippling brush to blend them out.
It doesn’t sit heavily or look powdery, and it works well over minimal base makeup.
How it looks on fair skin
On fair skin, Puff gives a soft, natural flush rather than a strong pop of colour.
I find it adds a bit of warmth to the face, which can be quite flattering, especially if you prefer a more subtle look.
Because the formula is quite sheer, it never looks too much, even if you build it up slightly.
I think if you have a deeper skin tone, you might have to use a lot more product for it to show up.
Is it actually a cool pink?
This is the part I think is slightly misleading.
Puff is often described as a cool-toned pink, but I don’t think it really reads that way on the skin.
It leans more peachy than expected, which makes it feel warmer and a bit more natural.
That’s probably why it still works so well on fair skin, but if you’re specifically looking for a true cool pink, this might not be quite what you’re expecting.
I mentioned this in my 8 Spring Blush Colours That Look Beautiful on Fair Skin post.
Final thoughts
Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff is still a very easy, everyday blush, especially if you prefer something soft and natural.
It blends well, feels lightweight and works nicely on fair skin.
But I do think it’s worth knowing that it isn’t quite a true cool pink. It’s more of a peachy pink that gives a subtle, slightly warm flush.
You can buy Glossier Cloud Paint in Puff from Sephora here.
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