A swipe of blush can instantly add a healthy flush to dull and lacklustre skin. But, it can also backfire if you don’t choose the right shade. To ensure you get a ‘natural flush’ and your cheeks don't look ashy, you need to choose a colour that best matches your specific skin tone.
Thus, here is your guide on how to find a perfect natural-looking blush shade for different skin tones, which ranges from medium to deep complexion.
Medium skin tones have a yellowish or golden undertone. Lighter but pigmented shades look most flattering on this warm complexion. Choose colours like light peaches, rosy pinks and dusty mauves to add a natural flush to your cheeks and get a healthy glow. You can either opt for matte or powder formulas.
People with olive skin tones have undertones in yellow or green. And since it falls somewhere between fair and medium skin tone, you can have fun with many off-beat colours to achieve a healthy, glowy flush. Opt for shades like deep roses, plush oranges, rose pinks and any bronze shades that’ll add more depth to your face.
Though not all lighter shades will pop out on a darker tone, you can go for the ones that bring out your warm undertones. To look natural, the best blush colours for this complexion are orange, mauve, terracotta and any brick-hued shades. They’ll give your cheeks a healthy pop of colour without looking over-the-top. Shimmers can work on this skin tone, but ensure to apply them sparingly.
The struggle to find a blush shade that’ll stand out on deep skin tones is real as most of them look flaky or ashy on this complexion. But, this allows you to experiment with deeper or darker shades with high pigmentation. Opt for colours like plum, burgundy, maroon, even red for a natural flush.
In terms of formula, choose a creamy one over powder as the former will give a radiant and dewy look on your cheeks, while the latter will make you look ashy. Plus, avoid shimmers and use matte textures to add more depth.
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