I've actually been wearing it for about three years now. I felt like I was cast in a reboot of Saved by the Bell.'Ĭhristina: “I love this shade. And even though I can objectively see how this shade looks good with my skin tone and hair color, it's still too pop-y for my taste. I tend to feel comfortable in the red/berry lipstick color family anything too bright makes me feel too conspicuous. We've rounded up the best blushes for every skin tone, as recommended by makeup artists and Allure editors.Ana: 'This was…pink. But if you're overwhelmed by all of the blush options out there or looking for a starting point, this is the place to be.

To be clear, you can wear whatever blush shades you damn please, and there are no hard rules. 'If you're more on the oily side, it's a better idea to stick to something more matte to keep your cheeks looking less oily throughout the day,' he says.īetween the plethora of different shades and formulas, it might take a little bit of trial and error to land on your favorites, but view it as a makeup-fueled adventure. If your skin's on the dry side, you're better off with a mineral or glowy blush to add luminosity. 'It's much easier to add than to subtract.'īlush formula matters, too, according to makeup artist Angel Merino. 'By saving blush for last, you reduce the risk of having to wipe everything off and start over again if you applied too much at the outset,' he says.

Martin also recommends saving blush for the last step of the complexion makeup process, after foundation, bronzer, and even eye makeup. If it looks off or unnatural, you should choose another shade,' he says. 'Test it out on the apples of your cheeks to see if it 'clashes' with either your natural lip color or lipstick. But if you're still unsure, makeup artist Daniel Martin has a hack: comparing a blush to a client's lip color. The first step is finding a blush that has similar undertones (warm, cool, or neutral) to your skin, like you would with foundation. That's why we've tapped makeup artists to fill us in on the ins-and-outs of finding the perfect blush shade for every skin tone, including fair, light, medium, olive, and dark complexions. You probably know that the right shade of blush can warm up your complexion, add a healthy glow, and even create the illusion of cheekbones - but what's the best blush for you? As you sort through all of the pinks, peaches, berries, and oranges on the market, it can feel a bit like trying to find a needle in a haystack.

Mac lipstick colors for fair skin