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If it looks off or unnatural, you should choose another shade," he says.
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“It’s much easier to add than to subtract.”
Blush formula matters, too, according to makeup artistAngel Merino.
We’ve rounded up thebest blushes for every skin tone, as recommended by makeup artists andAllureeditors.
“On fair skin, baby pink gives a subtle flush,” says makeup artistAshleigh Ciucci.
“It’s almost the same color as the inside of your lip.”
In short, it’s always a safe bet to stick with softer shades on lighter skin.
It’s even infused with lilac accents for a multidimensional tone that catches the light just right.
It’s pretty much a hybrid blush-and-highlighter duo, which saves time.
On fair skin, peach is especially flattering if your complexion has yellow undertones.
“It has orange and yellow tones, so it enhances the natural flush,” explains Murphy.
Or opt for a blush with subtle shimmer, like the iconicNars Blush in Orgasm.
Plus, if it’s good enough for thered carpet, it’ll definitely jazz up your everyday look.
“Plum cheeks give a little bit more drama,” she says.
This hue is also a bit of an overachiever, doubling as acontouringshade for fair skin.
Just dot on and blend out.
“You want something that’s in the midrange, not something with too much white in it.
Pinky berry is soft, delicate, and pretty,” says Murphy.
“This is how you could go bright on medium skin,” adds Ciucci.
“Look for a light raspberry for a flush that looks like you’ve been in the snow.
It’s vibrant but natural.”
Give Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek in Quickie a whirl.
If you want a more dramatic look, we think this shade would look amazing using thedraping method.
Scope out warm tones, likeToo Faced Papa Don’t Peach.
It’s just a very delicate, natural flush.
Rose is the middle-of-the-road, everyday neutral for olive skin," says Ciucci.
“Using abronzeror a bronze-tinged blush is going to really boost olive skin,” says Ciucci.
To contour, use afan brush or angled powder brushto sweep the bronzer onto the hollows of the cheeks.
“If you need help, make fish lips,” says Ciucci.
“Then smile and apply the bronzer to the apples of the cheeks for a brightening effect.”
“So brick is like a redder version of a raisin.
It tends to pack a little bit more punch.”
Brick is also a great option for contouring.
Rihanna would be proud.
“On dark skin, bright orange looks subtle and pretty, and surprisingly neutral,” says Ciucci.
Its buildable cream formula gives off the most gorgeous sunset-like orange flush that pops on darker skin tones.
