A dehydrated face often needs nothing more than the right blush in the right shade and most people search for foundation or highlighter first but blush is what actually glows up the skin and brings shine back to the cheeks. The secret is to pick a shade that complements your tone instead of the one that appears attractive on the packaging.
There are many brands in the market like Lakmé, INSIGHT, Swiss Beauty, RENEE or MARS that all offer blush ranges built for different skin tones and finishes from sheer powders to dewy cream tints. Picking between them comes down to your skin type and how much pigment you want on a regular day. Check out the best blush picks and tips below.
How To Pick Up a Blush Shade That Actually Matches Your Skin
Most people get blush wrong at the very first step which is the shade and a blush that looks perfect on a friend can turn greyish or too orange on your own skin, simply because undertones differ from person to person.
A good rule to start with: pinch your cheek gently and notice the colour it turns. That natural flush is usually close to the shade you should be reaching for and cooler undertones tend to suit rosy pinks and berries while warmer undertones look better in peach and coral shades.
Blush should resemble the natural flush of blood rising to the surface of the skin, not sit on top of it like paint and that single idea changes how most people approach application altogether.
Formula matters just as much as shade. Cream blushes blend into the skin and give a dewy finish which works well for dry or mature skin. Powder blushes, on the other hand, last longer throughout the day and suit oily skin types better since they don't slide off as easily.
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