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What color of blush refreshes the face. Selection by hair color. What blush suits brunettes

Blush on the cheeks is a sign of a woman's health, which is probably why men more often pay attention to girls with pink cheeks than to women with a pale face. How to create the desired effect, what means to choose for these purposes and apply them correctly on the face?

1. Choose your type of blush



Today, there are several types of blush, each of which is designed for a specific type of skin:
Cream blush is ideal for dry skin as well as foam blush;
Liquid blush is essential for mature skin. They last for a long time and look very natural;
Dry blush (loose mineral, baked, compact or in balls) is ideal for oily, problematic and combination skin.

2. Matte or Shiny?



When choosing a blush, you should also take into account their texture, pigments and auxiliary decorative components added to it. For a day out, you need to choose matte (for oily skin) or satin blush (for normal to dry skin). They will highlight the cheek area and perfectly refresh the image. But for an evening date or a celebration, shining blush is needed.

3. The choice of blush by hair color



Bronze and brown blushes are great for hot brunettes. Blondes will suit peach and coral options, but red ones should take a closer look at the yellow and orange shades of blush.

4. Blush to skin color



Light-skinned girls need to choose a blush with a cool color palette from light pink to purple. Dark tones from bronze to chocolate are suitable for beauties with a dark skin tone, but for those with yellow skin, it is better to stay on light shades of brown. Peach is considered a universal color for all color types.

5. Blush and lipstick - the perfect tandem



There is an unspoken rule in the choice of blush that they should overlap with a shade of lipstick or be approximate in tone. For example, it is recommended to apply blush of the same color to pink lipstick, bronze blush is suitable for brown lipstick, coral lipstick will go well with peach blush.

6. How to apply correctly

As a rule, blush is applied with a lush brush, moving from the cheekbones to the center of the face. Sometimes blush is applied with a sponge or fingers, continuously shading them. But here it is also worth considering the type of person. As applying blush on a round face will be different from applying on a square face.

7. What if there is a lot of blush on the cheeks?

The perfect blush is far from the first time, so you need to practice a little. If suddenly there is a lot of blush on the face, then you can simply sweep them off with a brush and powder a little, or wash off, if you used a cream blush, and reapply in a smaller amount. It is also worth remembering that dry blush is applied to powder, and liquid blush - on top of foundation or BB cream.



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The question is how to choose the right blush, it is not in vain that many girls ask themselves. After all, improperly selected decorative cosmetics can ruin your amazing image. In this article, we'll show you how to choose the right blush for your skin type and hair color.

Before choosing a blush color, it must be emphasized that the consistency of this type of cosmetics can also vary. For example, blush can be in the form of a gel, cream or powder. The consistency of the blush should be chosen based on the makeup base: if the base is used with a greasy base, then the powder and blush must be loose so as not to overload the skin.

You can choose the right blush for your face to match your skin color as follows: for fair skin, it is better to use cold or pastel shades. A light pink or purple shade is great. If a fair-skinned girl has dark hair, then you need to pick up a blush of light brown or flesh colors. For blondes, it is better to choose a blush of a pink palette.

For dark-skinned girls, use darker blush. Brunettes should pay attention to brown and reddish shades, while blondes should look for chocolate and pearlescent shades.

You should know that when choosing a blush, you need to observe accents. It is not recommended to use too bright lipstick for girls who prefer dark or red blush. Also keep in mind that problem skin does not require special attention, so it is better to refuse pearlescent shadows.

Finding a blush is half the battle. Do not forget that the final result depends on their correct application. And you need to apply blush as follows:

    Do not forget that you should powder not only the face, but also the neck and chin. This creates a good base for the blush.

    Light pink blush looks very refreshing on the face. They will help give the image a zest.

    Blush should be applied to the cheekbones. If you need to accentuate or enlarge your eyes, gently distribute the light blush under the lower eyelid.

    It is necessary to apply blush at home with a special brush made of natural wool. This will distribute the makeup evenly on the skin.

    If you have too bright a shade of blush on your hands and you want to make it a little duller, then powder will help you. It is necessary to powder the blush a little on top, then they will not stand out so much.

    You need to apply blush on the cheekbones only in one direction: from bottom to top. Remember to shade the edges of the blush well so as not to interfere with the aesthetics of your makeup.

It should be understood that the use of blush is not recommended for owners of already beautiful skin. After all, natural beauty has never gone out of fashion, unlike faces overloaded with cosmetics. Let your skin rest while it has the opportunity. Learn more about choosing and applying blush in the video.

To choose the right makeup products, you need to study your color type and do not forget that makeup for brunettes and blondes has a number of differences. When choosing a blush, be sure to consider eye color, hair and skin tone. If you choose the right blush, ideally in harmony with the color of the hair and skin, this way you can very favorably emphasize the shape of the face and give the skin a healthy glow. In the case of the wrong choice of means for emphasizing the cheekbones, you risk looking funny and even vulgar. To prevent this from happening, you need not only to make an unmistakable choice of colors of blush, but also to know the elementary techniques for applying them.

A harmonious blush for brunettes

Rules for choosing and applying blush for brunettes

It is for girls with dark hair that blush is most suitable. They emphasize the natural color of girls with dark skin, highlight the cheekbones and model the shape of the face. For dark skin, bronze blush is an excellent option, they look especially advantageous on a beautiful tan. But this tone should be avoided by girls with fair skin. An excellent option for brunettes is also peach and beige-brown shades, they are almost universal, but you must not forget about eye color and skin type, everything is individual.

Dangerous shades of blush for brunettes: bright orange and hot pink, both of these options look too vulgar on girls with dark hair. A light pink shade is also undesirable; it will make the brunette unattractive and uninteresting.

Matching blush to your eye color

Blush for a light-eyed brunette

Light eyes: blue, gray, light brown, light green.
Blush: nutty shades with an accent on the cheekbones.

Blush shades for dark-eyed brunettes

Dark eyes: black, brown, dark gray, dark green.
Blush: All shades of coral.

Matching blush by skin color

Peach blush for fair skinned brunettes

When buying a blush, also be guided by the complexion: the closer the blush is to the natural tone, the better. For fair skinned women, use a pink, peach or olive blush.

Red blush for dark-skinned brunettes

For dark-skinned girls, darker tones, for example, shades of red or apricot, are more suitable. Brunettes should avoid blushes that contrast with the color of their skin, as they will make their makeup rough and even provocative. Professionals advise beige-brown and peach colors for girls with dark hair. This is due to the fact that bronze shades give a natural blush and perfectly shape the shape of the face.

Correctly selected in color and professionally applied blush emphasize the charm of the image, form a beautiful face contour, allow you to hide minor imperfections on the skin. But to look great, don't use flashy blush colors that look too bright on the skin. In addition, do not overdo it with the amount of the applied product, so as not to get the image of the matryoshka.

For the right blush color, go to a makeup store without makeup and apply the probes to your skin in bright light so you are less likely to make a mistake.

The right blush can liven up your complexion, create the illusion of cheekbones, and even make you look younger. (Yes, it really is!) Below are the best shades for light, medium, olive and dark skin tones.

Best blush shades for fair skin tones

Pink tint

This is pretty obvious: a pale pink shade is suitable for most people with fair skin tones, as this shade looks natural on fair skin. "On fair skin, the pink gives a subtle glow and is almost identical to the inner color of your lips," says makeup artist Ashley Ciucci. “If you have really light skin, then other shades tend to look orange on fair skin.” Adds makeup artist Quinn Murphy.

Our choice:

1. Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Pink (shown below)

2. Everyday Minerals Blush in Girl Friday

Elizabeth arden Ceramide Cream Blush in Pink

Peach shade

The most neutral shade that can't be bad is the peach shade. “Anyone can put on a peach blush shade and look fantastic,” says Ciucci (as this shade is suitable for multiple skin tones). On fair skin, the peach shade looks especially good if your complexion has a yellow undertone. "It has oranges and yellows that enhance the natural blush," Murphy says. And this is where the texture of the blush should not be forgotten: a rich formula with a blended texture will look the most natural. It is also best to opt for a blush with a subtle shimmer.

1. Nars Blush in Orgasm shade (Presented below)

Nars Blush in Orgasm

Plum shade

Makeup artist Ciucci recommends this shade for a more dramatic evening look. "Plum cheeks will add a little more drama. For fair skin, it's important to use a sheer texture or a creamy blush in a plum shade. Typically, the shade should be one or two shades darker than your purple or blue-tinted lips."

Our choice:

1. Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée in Berry Bliss (shown below)

2. Hourglass Aura Sheer Cheek Stain Rouge

Josie maran Coconut Watercolor Cheek Gelée in Berry Bliss

Best blush shades for medium skin tones

Apricot shade

Some medium skin tones are themselves bouncy, so they only need small enhancements. An apricot with a hint of orange is very beautiful and sophisticated. "On medium skin tone, this shade looks soft, flirtatious and fresh. It allows you to be more confident in the rest of the makeup," says Ciucci.

Our choice:

1. Dolce & Gabbana The Blush Luminous Cheek Color in Apricot (shown below)

2. Nars The Multiple in South Beach

Dolce & gabbana The Blush Luminous Cheek Color Apricot

Lilac shade

Want something sharper? Go for a muted purple. "This shade looks rich and adds depth to medium skin tones," says Ciucci.

Our choice:

1. L "Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Blush in Spiced Plum (shown below)

2. NYX Stick Blush in Water Lily

L "Oréal Paris True Match Super-Blendable Blush in Spiced Plum

Berry shade

While pale pink is more suitable for pale skin, then medium pink is more suitable for skin with a medium tone. “You want something in between, not one that contains too much white. The pink berry is very tender, delicate and cute,” says Murphy. "Pay attention to the light crimson blush to look like you've just been in the snow. It's vibrant but natural," added Ciucci.

Our choice:

1.Tarte Cheek Stain in Blushing Bride (shown below)

2. Smashbox Blush Rush in Radiance shade

Tarte Cheek Stain in Blushing Bride

Best blush shades for olive skin tone

Orange-peach shade

Finding a blush for olive skin tones can be tricky due to the green undertone. "Pay attention to the warm colors," says Ciucci. Some cooler shades tend to look olive-tinted skin reds ........ Using a warm peach shade will let olive-tinted skin glow. ”For a fresh and moist effect, use a creamy blush formula.

Our choice:

1.Josie Maran Cream Blush in Sunset (shown below)

2. La Prairie Cellular Radiance Cream Blush in Peach Glow

Josie maran Sunset Cream Blush

Pink tint

"Pink is in the mid-range - it's not bright, but it's not dark either. It's just a very delicate, natural blush. Pink for olive skin is a neutral shade for every day," says Ciucci. As well as the peach shade, pink helps balance the olive skin tone. "This skin tone can look a little painful, especially in winter, but a pink tint will help revitalize the complexion so the complexion won't look gray," Murphy says.

Our choice:

1. Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Face Color RD 401 (shown below)

2. Clinique Cheek Pop in Berry Pop

Shiseido Makeup Luminizing Satin Face Color RD 401

Bronze shade

This shade is a triple threat to olive skin tones - it adds warmth and brightness, and it can even create soft contours if applied strategically. “Using a bronzer or blush with a bronze tint will really enhance the olive skin tone,” says Ciucci. Since people with this skin tone tend to tan beautifully and look natural on them, "Murphy adds. You can also use it for contouring." On light olive skin you can apply in one coat, but on olive skin with multiple coats can be applied in medium to deep tones, "she says.

Our choice:

1. Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Allure (shown below)

2. Benefit Powder in Dallas shade

Illamasqua Powder Blusher Allure

Best blush shades for dark skin tones

Shade of raisins

Those with dark skin should not be intimidated by the deep shades of raisins. "Dark skin is really capable of absorbing pigments," says Ciucci. "You have to choose bold, highly pigmented shades, otherwise the face will look dull, reddened, or even completely invisible."

Our choice:

1.Maybelline Master Glaze by Face Studio Glisten Blush Stick in Make a Mauve (shown below)

2. Make Up For Ever HD High Definition Blush in shade # 1

Maybelline Master Glaze by Face Studio Glisten Blush Stick in Make a Mauve

Brick shade

A rich terracotta shade on dark skin looks great. “When you work with dark skin it's important to stick to warm shades, because if you use too cold shades they will look ashy. The brick shade is redder than raisins. It's much richer,” says Ciucci. Brick shade is a great option for contouring.

Our choice:

Mary kay Cream Blush in Cranberry

Bright tangerine shade

“The bright orange looks so intimidating, but on dark skin it looks sophisticated and pretty. The bright blush makes the look unexpectedly calm,” says Ciucci.

Our choice:

1. Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Coral Reef (shown below)

2.Kevyn Aucoin The Pure Powder Glow in Fira

Revlon PhotoReady Cream Blush in Coral Reef

Translation from the site allure.com

When the skin of the face is of an impeccable radiant color, then cosmetics are not needed at all, but after the winter cold, few can boast of an excellent state of the dermis. Decorative cosmetics is used not only to hide obvious flaws, with its help you can visually change the shape of the face, highlight the cheekbones, for this you need to know how to choose a blush by color type and apply them correctly.

Blush consistency

Blush, like girls, are different, this applies not only to warm and cold palettes, but also to the form of this cosmetics:

  • Dry (crumbly);
  • Gel;
  • Cream.

In many ways, the choice of blush depends on the consistency of the makeup base. For example, if, when creating an image, we choose a foundation with a greasy base and dry powder, then you need to choose a blush, which is also friable. Dry blush works well on clean skin; Meybelin offers a very wide selection of these products with a bright palette of colors.
For dry skin with capillaries close to the surface, creamy products are best. They often contain moisturizing and nourishing substances. Apply the blush cream over the foundation, slightly shading.
Another "representative" of this cosmetics is liquid and gel blush. A great option for a party look or makeup in an Arabic style, especially in their production, the company Meri Kay has succeeded. Easy to apply and moisture resistant, won't clog pores or roll off into lumps.

Match blush to skin color

The most important rule of makeup: for fair skin a cool palette works best. You can try using light pink or purple tones, holiday or evening makeup might be a little brighter, but still, try not to overdo it.

The brunette should take a closer look at the rust colors. The palette is very wide, with the right application, not only the natural skin color will be emphasized, but also the color of the eyes. With brown and rusty shades of blush, you cannot use red lipstick - it will look too defiant, it is better to combine dark shades for lips: burgundy, brown, dark pink.

A blonde, according to leading makeup artists, should paint her cheekbones in coral or apricot colors. Too light colors will simply give the impression of a smooth transition of the face into the hair, while dark colors will make the face heavy and age. For red-haired girls, you need to choose colors from a palette of orange or yellow. Such blush will naturally hide age spots, the skin will look smoother and more attractive, and light eyes will stand out on the face.


The easiest way to pick up a blush for dark skin... In most cases, they only need decorative cosmetics for the face for evening make-up. Any dark shade can be used, from copper to dark chocolate (depending on the natural color).

  • For self-tanning, it is best to choose a blush-foam or gel;
  • Yellow skin light brown products will beautifully set off. You need to choose the tone of the blush two shades darker than the natural complexion.
  • Very dark skin you need to highlight with pearlescent shades: terracotta, dark chocolate. This blush looks especially good under makeup in the Arabian or Indian style. The image will be harmonious, if at the same time with a lightening effect.

The most difficult thing is to pick up and apply blush on problem skin. The color should not be pearlescent, otherwise the increased greasiness will immediately catch the eye. But do not experiment too much with dark shades - otherwise pimples and enlarged pores will immediately stand out.

You also need to look closely at the color of the eyes when creating a make-up. Pink shades will highlight blue eyes beautifully. Green-eyed beauties are best suited brown or terracotta. If the eyes are dark (brown, dark green, black), then the appropriate blush should be selected - dark brown, dark terracotta, copper.

How to choose the right blush and apply it

For even distribution over the skin, not only the correct shade is required, but also the application technique.

The movements should be continuous, it is best to paint the skin beautifully with a brush made of natural materials. Professionals and beauty bloggers have a whole arsenal of them, despite the fact that there are several pieces allocated for the blush.

If a sponge or cotton wool is used for makeup, then we move in a circle. If you need to enlarge the eyes with makeup, then apply a color around them a little lighter than the main one.

There are different ones on the face, consider one of them:

  1. In order not to see the sharp transition from the neck to the face, we also process the chin and neck with foundation and powder. At the end of the make-up, it is necessary to lightly powder the middle of the neck with blush (for visual lengthening, you need to pick up and shade the blush on the skin, one tone lighter than on the face);
  2. To freshen up your face and give your look a little childish innocence, use a pink blush. It looks especially cute with a dark complexion.
  3. Terracotta blush is just a lifeline for burnt young ladies. The soft texture soothes the skin and gives the color a natural brightness, visually removes bruises under the eyes and excessive redness. Also, this color just looks amazing when shooting photos and videos.
  4. If the selected blush is too bright, then you can apply another, but very thin (!) Layer of powder on top of them. This option is only suitable for dry decorative products.
  5. It is correct to start treating your face with blush from the cheekbones, apply them from bottom to top, you can quickly notice a defect.