The natural cheek flush that comes with the crisp Fall air is always nice on a weekend getaway, somewhere in the country and perhaps with a limited amount of people around. However, this preference stops as soon as said jaunt ends and you are faced with recreating that flush with an appropriate cheek color. Fear not — that is why you read this blog, so you don’t have to make those frightening decisions on your own. Frankly, picking a shade of blush can be quite unnerving, you find yourself hoping you achieve a rosy, natural glow instead of clown-like, over pigmented cheeks. I have rounded up some great blush options for every skin tone to help you navigate your way through this beauty maze. You. are. welcome!
For Fair Skin Tones:
Laura Mercier in Barely Pink – a delicate pink that provides a nice touch of color to the cheeks, and since this color is so pale, you can go heavy with the brush and not look like a clown.
Lorac Blush in Soul – a dusty rose shade that is a gorgeous flush for fair skin. (bonus – this shade also works with medium skin tones as well, so go ahead and get that tan knowing your blush will still look fabulous.)
For Medium Skin Tones:
Illamasqua in Lover – a soft peach shade that will warm up the skin. Since these blushes are extremely pigmented, use a light hand and this blush will last you forever.
NARS in Sin – a company known for their blushes, NARS offers so many shades that fit any skin tone. Sin is a golden plum shade that wears well on medium skin tones, and can easily go with just about any eye or lip that you put with it.
For Olive Skin Tones:
Becca in Songbird – a bronzed, peach shade that will give you a beautiful glow. Subtle shimmer will give your cheeks a radiance without dousing them in glitter. This is also a shade that looks great on deeper skin tones as well, so feel free to take that beach vacation without needing two blushes!
Laura Mercier in Lush Nectarine – similar in the picture to Songbird, but this blush reads much more peach less bronze in real life. Perfect for giving the cheeks a pop of color – which can add freshness to a look.
For Dark Skin Tones:
Bobbi Brown in Apricot – a radiant peach/pink shade that will brighten the complexion. Buildable so that you can achieve any desired flush – from subtle and fresh to bright and alluring.
NARS in Taos – a desert rose with shimmer that will give the cheeks a glow. Wear with a smoky eye as a complement or pair with a strong lip to provide balance.
