It’s been years since Dior’s Rosy Glow Blush entered the beauty hall of fame. And it’s exactly why you’d be familiar enough with the product (whether you’ve actually used it yourself or not) to know that more than likely, it’s currently sold out. Think you can just drop into Sephora and pick up a palette? Nice try. What about trying your luck at Myer? Don’t hold your breath.
The truth is, good things don’t say secret for long. Particularly not once TikTok finds out. It’s for this reason that we love keeping several readily available (and worthy) dupes up our sleeve.
Oh, and you’ll be saving some cash in the process. See? The wins are endless.
The best Dior Backstage Rose Glow Blush dupes
L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush in ‘Rosy Cheeks’
We say: Similar to Dior’s cool-toned pink, L’Oréal’s version offers a buildable formula for a subtle finish or a more intense flush of colour.
You say: “It gives just a hint of neutral colour so it’s perfect for daytime wear and will match with most lipstick shades (big bonus for me). It also gives a beautiful luminosity without any glitter. This blush is smooth to apply and looks great for hours. I just love it.” – Cat lover
Want to know more? Read L’Oréal Paris True Match Blush reviews here…
$26.95 at Priceline
Maybelline Fit Me Blush in ‘Pink’
We say: Available in four natural shades, we recommend Maybelline’s ‘Pink’ if you’re eager to recreate a soft flush that’s comparable to Dior’s popular product.
$10.20 at Big W
Kylie Cosmetics Pressed Blush Powder in ‘Winter Kissed’
We say: Although the finish is far more matte than Dior’s, this stunning pop of pale pink will bring a similar long-lasting flush.
$32 at MECCA
essence Mosaic Blush in ‘Berry Connection’ / essence The Blush
We say: Do you want the good news or the bad news first? Ok, let’s start with the good. This $3.99 blush won a blind vote against the Dior original. Beauty YouTuber Kait Gardner (also known as @stateofkait) tested out the two side-by-side with most voters revealing they couldn’t tell the difference, while an additional poll showed that 57 per cent of respondents believed the budget blush was Dior.
Now for the bad news: it’s since been discontinued. Why? We’ll never know. However, essence have another blush that has been touted as delivering a similar colour pay-off and it’s under $6.
$5.49 at Target
Main image credit: @stateofkait
Have you tried either of these blushes? Do you know any other good dupes?
Both are beautiful and suit the lady perfectly.
I thought it was too pink, but it looks lovely on her cheeks
It would be too pink for me but the L,Oreal one looks nice.
They colours are pretty comparable aren’t they.
I’ve not tried the original or the dupe but both look beautiful on her skin, I love a bright pop of colour.
They both look lovely!
They look the same to me.
I love the Dior packaging and the price of the Essence!
It suits her but would be too bright for me, I prefer a more peachy blusher
yes totally.
Love it when you can find affordable dupes!
It’s all about the packaging and marketing. The Dior looks beautiful, but works the same as essence. Having said that essence is expectional for a budget brand. I bet the Dior smells beautiful too. For a MUA it is performance that matters. Personally to me the beauty and fragrance of the package is important too.
Fair enough, though I wouldn’t choose either of those as I don’t like the colour
Looks same to me, hardly any difference. She looks beautiful with the Blusher
What a pretty blush
Essence make top quality products for a budget price! I haven’t tried their blushes, but I like a lot of their products.
Good to know and prices good too.
I’ve used a few essence products and really like them. I haven’t as yet tried their blush.
I’ve not tried any of their products yet
I am a big fan of blush so will have to give these a try. They both look really lovely on Kait.
I like the look of both, but what a difference in price.
Looks really pretty.
Wow; goes to show!
Love the colour, beautiful
Wow so cheap and I cant tell the difference either.
I agree very cheap. Not much for that price anymore.
Dior one looks way better on her skin tone and eye colour. It is brightening (bright pink, brings freshness) and uplifting and glowy.
They both look good but I really wish I could find an exact dupe for the Dior. I want that cool pink colour because it is perfect for my skin. I have a lot of other pink blushes that look very much like the Essence one when applied, at least from the pictures. They are all so much warmer than I want.
Wow 😲 The essence’s Mosaic Blush in Berry Connection Blush looks really beautiful, I like the Dior Blush as well it is just a little bit lighter, it is so surprising that you don’t have to spend a lot of money to get a lovely look. 🙂
I love essence products, good to see them being loved by others too.
I haven’t tried much of essences’ range but I hear a lot of great things about their products.
They do look quite similar, I picked the Dior on the left.
How awesome and yes please
This is very PINK? Too bright for me, I prefer something a bit less showy.
Impressive! I do actually like the way the dupe looks better.
Sometimes more expensive doesn’t equal better…
yes and good to know with my budget.
I like Essence products, it’s good when someone finds a dupe and lets everyone know.
okay need to get my hands on this dupe asap!!
I love a great dupe. I think the Essence brand is highly underrated. Just goes to show you don’t have to spend a lot to get results.
beautiful! one blusher I thought was too strong than the other. I do prefer the subtle blush more
Wow that blush looks fab!
I love essence!
They do look pretty similar.
Wow! But I wonder if it will still be the same after the day of wear
So sad that my local Priceline doesnt stock essence 🙁
It’s great finding dupes which everyone can afford
Totally and nice to try different products.
They are both so pretty.
i wish we could find this essence blush in australia
Not much use to us if it’s not available, frustrating too
Have you checked on line Ray_Ray.
I don’t use blush, but it’s good to see there are plenty of affordable options.
This is very pink. Too much for me.
I would try the dupes as they look good too.
I haven’t tried these, I don’t know of any dupes.
I love the Maybelline Fit Me Blush
Very nice colour for the right complexion.
I don’t think that colour would suit me anyway
I am in need of a new blush
Wow I just had to scroll down a heap just then! anyhow, I was going to say, pretty look and not too over the top
cool toned are nice, do not like warm toned
Finding the right colour and sahde is the most important thing