The traditional route seems to be using facial moisturizer, and are easier to apply than powder blush.
The Pros of Cream Blush
If you ask the experts, cream-based blushes really diversify their artist's palette. Cream blushes are mixable with bronzers, foundations, and other blushes to find right look for the occasion. There's no doubt that it's harder to control how much and where blush is applied using a powder and make up brush. With the clean pads of your fingers you can control where your blush is blended in most and how much goes on.
Moisturizing Cream Blush
During the winter, cream blushes have become especially useful. Added moisturizer on your cheek bones by way of a vitamin E to nourish the skin.
Voluminous Blush
Cream blushes and even Maybelline, which tend to have a bit more sparkle to them.