Pink cheeks are all the rage this season and I can’t begin to say how extremely flattering the hue is on all our range of skin tones. If you have cheeks, there’s a pink blush out there for you.
The rule of thumb, the darker your skin, the brighter the blush. Our skin needs makeup that contains more pigment in it for it to show up beautifully.
Now while many of these blushes can be worn on all shades of brown skin, here’s a quick guide to help you zero in on some options. Feel free to share your favorites in the comments.
Light skin (think Jurnee Smollett to Beyonce): NARS Angelika Blush, Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Candy Pink #85, Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Dusty Pink #112, Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush in #4 Walk of Shame, NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Angel
Caramel skin (think Halle Berry to Queen Latifah): Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush in #5 Nip Slip, NYX Cosmetics Powder Blush in Mocha, NARS Blush in Mata Hari, Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Hussy, MAC Blush in Pink Swoon
Deep Skin (think Nia Long to Gabrielle Union): Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Raspberry Pearl #52, NARS Blush in Desire, Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Tweak, NYX Cosmetics Blush in Pinky, Illamasqua Cream Blusher in Betray
Dark Skin (think Kelly Rowland to Alek Wek): Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush in #3 Truth or Dare, MAC Blush in Dollymix, Make Up For Ever Powder Blush in Fuchsia #26, Stila Convertible Color in Fuchsia
Where to Buy:
So who loves pink blush?
~Danielle
September 29, 2010 12:20 pm
loves it…i have MAC pink swoon, some days this works for me, some days it doesn’t. =( i’d recommend it with a base underneath…but for those with medium to dark skin tones, i wouldn’t buy it…
I like how you have NYX products up there too Danielle =) I ordered nyx angel this past weekend and I haven’t seen any decent swatches so I’m looking forward to seeing what it looks like on me
GREAT POST!!
September 29, 2010 12:54 pm
Bobbi Brown also have some nice shades of pink, that’s where my blush is from.
September 29, 2010 1:17 pm
Love this trend! I wear pink blush everyday, but it’s a little too shimmery. I want to try a matte texture. Any suggestions on brands?
September 29, 2010 1:33 pm
Love the flushed look…Bare Essentuals in flowers is a pretty pink blush for brown girls.
September 29, 2010 2:44 pm
hey Danielle
i love the pic of kerry washington do you happen to know what colour blush and lipstick she might be wearing?
September 29, 2010 3:50 pm
Hey Sarah!
I have absolutely no clue what she’s wearing…lol. But if you use a pinky coral blush like Illamasqua Blush in Tweak or Cargo Blush in Key Largo you can get a similar effect. I have swatches of both of these blushes on my site: http://www.thestyleandbeautydoctor.com/2010/09/mac-venomous-villains-bite-of-an-apple-blush-and-cajun-magically-cool-liquid-powder-review-and-swatches-on-dark-skin/.
But boy does this look gorgeous on her! You might even want to try a creme blush (works best on non-oily skins or layer a powder blush on top to add vibrancy and longevity). For creme blushes try MAC Blushcreme in Posey or Make Up For Ever #5 HD Blush.
Have fun :)
September 29, 2010 4:02 pm
I love the lipsick that she is wearing. It’s a good fall color that can be worn everyday.
September 30, 2010 12:29 am
I love blush :-) I always wear it…
September 30, 2010 2:21 am
Pink blush gives you a fresh youthful look. I love it.
September 30, 2010 5:15 am
I use pink blush all the time i love it! I am currently using a MAC one can’t remember the name.
September 30, 2010 5:16 am
I use pink blush all the time i love it! I am currently using a MAC one can’t remember the name.
September 30, 2010 5:57 am
i’m OBSESSED with NARS Orgasm Blush…i actually only bought it cause i heard it in drakes song but now i cant get enough of it….i’m caramel coloured and i love the way i can keep putting more and more on and i don’t look like a clown or anything….any chance on there being a post up about bronzers? i’m looking for good one….
September 30, 2010 9:07 am
I love pink blush on brown skin, it just looks so sweet and fresh. I’m close to Kerry washington’s color and I would love to know what kinda blush she has on,, even something similar would be nice
September 30, 2010 9:24 am
@KRT scroll up—answered that one already :)
September 30, 2010 4:52 pm
cute look…i actually use a pink blush from bare escentuals and it helps liven up my skin.
October 4, 2010 9:22 am
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