To get the most out of a blush, you need to make sure it matches your skin tone. If you have fair skin, then a darker shade will look unnatural and give you that painted-on look and if you have darker skin, the natural flush of color won't show up as strongly. A good rule of thumb is to choose a shade that's several shades lighter than your natural skin tone.
If You're Fair Skinned
If you're fair-skinned, you can get away with wearing pretty much any blush color. You just need to make sure that it isn't too dark or too orange.
- Avoid orange blushes, they can be overwhelming on your skin tone and make your face look sallow.
- Pick a blush that's light, but not too light, something in the middle range will work best for fair complexions.
- Don't pick a blush that is too red or pink; both of these colors will add warmth to your complexion and make it look more natural than if there were no color at all (which could result in an ashy cast).
If You're Medium Toned
If you're medium-toned, here are the blushes that will work best for your skin:
- Don't use a blush that is too light or too dark. A good rule of thumb is to pick out a shade that's two shades lighter than your natural flush and one shade darker than it. This way, you'll get the most natural-looking effect without looking like an alien or clown in makeup (which can happen with some people). For example, if your cheeks naturally turn redder when they're hot out on the town with friends drinking wine coolers and doing karaoke songs by Naughty By Nature--I mean "Candy." Then try something like this Luxurybysofia All Natural Cream Blush.
- Don't use a blush that is too red or too pink. If this sounds confusing at first glance because aren't all blushes made out of those two colors? Well yes but no! There are many different types and brands available on Amazon Prime right now--you won't believe how cheap they cost! So make sure whatever kind you choose has good reviews before buying anything else off their site after seeing how much cheaper everything else was compared.
- Don't use any product containing shimmer either; these tend not look flattering unless applied sparingly over top another powdery product such as eyeshadow primer beforehand so there's less chance of looking like Santa Claus during Christmas Eve dinner parties every year.
If You're Dark Skinned
If you're dark-skinned, it can be tricky to find a blush that looks natural on your skin. While some brands offer colors specifically designed for darker skin tones (like NARS), many brands don't carry shades in this range and so it's easy to feel overwhelmed by the number of options out there.
The best way to find a good match is by choosing a blush that is two shades lighter than your natural skin tone, this will allow for more contrast with your complexion, but not look too dramatic or unnatural when applied. Your best bet when picking out a blush is one with either pink or peach undertones; avoid using reds, oranges or yellows as they may make dark complexions appear even darker than they already are!
Make Sure To Pick A Blush That Matches Your Skin Tone
- Make sure to pick a blush that matches your skin tone.
- Never go overboard with blush.
- Don't use too much product or you'll end up looking like a clown! It's better to use less than more when it comes to blushes and other makeup products.
- Don't use too little product, either, you want to look natural and healthy, not pale or sickly (unless that's the look you're going for).
Conclusion
You can't go wrong with blush! It's one of the most versatile products in your makeup bag, and it's perfect for giving your complexion a healthy glow. If you're looking for something that will give you a natural flush of color, try one of our top picks from this list.
