• Published on 01-May-2022
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Giving a warm, natural color of blood rushing to your cheeks - this is what blush does. Blush gives depth and contour to your cheeks and accentuates your inner glow. Unfortunately, blush comes in a wide variety of hues, shades and tones that can get you confused on which shade is just right for your skin. A guide for beginners and experts alike, read on to get the full story on one of the cosmetic industry's best effects. 



1. Choosing the appropriate shade of blush for your skin tone -  This is similar to picking the right shade for your foundation, concealer or eye shadow. It is hard to pick out the right one - doing this would require comprehension of color theory. But, you dont need to worry. Blushers today are very flexible, which will blend onto your skin tone easily. Getting off at the wrong track, however, will make your face drained or looking like a clown. 


2. What to consider - There are two simple things to take into consideration, skin and the context. 

Skin tone 

  • Know whether your skin is a warm or cool tone. 
  •  If you have a yellow undertone, you will settle in better with cool colors like mauve, rose and pinkish plum. 
  • Orange, copper, almond or peach is appropriate for olive-skinned while blue skin tones (very dark-skinned) can opt for dark red or auburn. 
  • Those with a neutral look can have any color while those with pink tones can get away without a blush at all. 
 
Skin intensity 
  • The darker the skin, the stronger the color of the blush. So it follows that the lighter the skin, the lighter the blush.
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  • The intensity of the blusher will make or break your look. Having a blusher that is too weak for your skin will not even be seen. 
  • Fair-skinned women may use a shade from a pale pinkish red to beige - you can also apply powder blush on top to have that transluscent effect. 
  • Medium tones call for warm pinks, brown-based pinks or soft beige. For the olive-skinned, brown-red, soft berry, honey beige or plum pink is recommended. 
  • Those with a darker skin color can use deep bronze, soft mahogany or cocoa.
    Context 
  • Consider the color of your hair and eyes. Dark or black hair tends to make the skin look paler, so a stronger blush than the recommended shade might be needed. 
  • Neutral shades like a bronzer should complement blonde hair and tanned skin. 
  • Daytime or nighttime? Soft, natural colors like warm pinks, beige, peach, and mauve is more appropriate for evening affairs. A bronzer can also be a substitute to blushers if you want a sun-kissed look.

3. Applying the Blush

If youre thinking on buying a blush, remember that you wont find out the real shade until you try it out. Apply on the inside of your forearm to find out the color. If it doesnt stand out, then you have chosen the right color.
Experimenting with the right shade and color would require a face in full make-up. This will let you know if your blush is balanced with your make-up. Make sure that your blush will match the color of your lipstick. Applying a little blush to the tip of your nose and chin will balance your look.
To ensure that your blush will blend with your make-up, apply blusher first or else it will compete with your eyeshadow and lip color. If you find out that you have too much blush, dont fret. Just get a dry and clean sponge to soften the colors. Remember, this will all be in vain if you dont know how to apply blush properly. 

Find the right blush formula for your skin type. 

Picking the right blush is important.There are three types of blushes:
  • powders, 
  • creams, 
  • stains.
It is important to choose the right blush. There are three types of blush: powder, cream, and stains. 

For oily skin a cheek stain works well. Stains look dewy and last for ages, even if you tend to sweat or have oil-prone skin. Apply a little at a time, once it sets into your skin, it's hard to blend out. 

For normal or combination skin, creamy formulas are great and have high staying power. Cream blush is easy to use for most skin types, comes in tons of colors, and gives skin a fresh, youthful look. 

For dry skin, stick with a powder formula. Powder blush is great for gliding over pores for a blurring effect and despite popular belief, stains and creams aren't so great for dry skin: They can crack when they dry, which exacerbates the look of dryness.