These days, there are hundreds of options for blush for darker skin tones on the market.
Here’s everything you should probably know about choosing the right one.
Needless to say, that isnotthe right technique, and I looked like a sunburnt flamingo.
In other words, everything from bright corals and pinks to deep wines and berries are fair game.
But that shouldnt stop you from experimenting with the whole color wheel.
And if youreallycant decide between cream and powder?
Brandy Allen is a makeup artist and makeup educator who specializes in beauty, editorial, celebrity, and bridal makeup.
Start from the center of the cheek and create a sideways oval shape, he says.
To maximize the wearability of your blush, consider using it alongside a setting powder.
Be sure to blend out with a clean side of the sponge or clean fingers.
Then reapply blush on top of setting powder with a fluffy brush to a vibrant yet diffused color payoff.
The best blush for darker skin tones
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Yara Shahidis makeup artist,Emily Cheng, also relies on this soft, berry-shade blush.
This one Ive had in my kit for a while as part of a palette, she says.
I like to buff this over the apples of the cheeks to add summer warmth.
Its very bright, so just a little goes a long way, says Oquendo.
Brandy Allen is a makeup artist and makeup educator who specializes in beauty, editorial, celebrity, and bridal makeup.
Layering your blush is a great way to prolong its wearability, says Wright.
Pro tip: Only layer a complimentary colored powder blush to create a punchier cheek color, she adds.
I absolutely love it because it just adds that warmth to the cheek, says Oquendo.
Cool-toned pinks placed directly on the low points of the cheeks near the nose instantly brighten the face.
Orange blushes add a tropical, golden hour tint to the skin and lay seamlessly on top of bronzer.
These gradient blushes are available in the exact tones Allen believes is flattering for our melanin-rich complexions.
Be warned: Theyresuperpigmented, so use a light touch and build up the intensity slowly.
There are six matte powder blushes and two shimmery amplifiers that double as highlighters.
Mango Fizz, in particular, adds a natural warmth to my caramel complexion.
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