Finding your perfect blush isn’t just about the shade—it’s about knowing your skin and unlocking that effortless, radiant glow.
Searching for the best blush that suits your skin type and tone can feel like a tall order. The right pop of color can do wonders to upgrade a makeup look from just pretty to stunning. However, blush placement and blending can significantly affect your overall look.
Sure, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to beauty, but making strategic makeup choices in your product picks can totally change the game. Not sure where to start? We’re happy to give you a lowdown.
First of all, you need to look at your skin tone. In the same way you factor in your complexion when choosing foundation or your eye color when selecting flattering eyeshadows, it’s important to consider your skin tone when picking the right blush. When it comes to lighter skin tones, it’s best to select colors like light pinks and pastels. Anything deep and rich in color is wonderful for dark skin like a deep berry, and for medium skin tones—depending on undertone—you should go with peaches and pinks.
For neutral looks or no makeup makeup, a good rule of thumb is to simply match your lipstick color. When choosing a blush tone to compliment your makeup, the most flattering shade is often within the same tone of your chosen lip color. Think monochromatic and you can never go wrong.
Following the general principles outlined above, it definitely makes sense to also pick a blush that ties into your look. For example, if you’re all about those feminine aesthetic vibes, then choosing a strawberry pink with flattering undertones is a must. Contrarily, if you’re leaning more toward a true vintage ‘90s look, then mauve or brown-leaning tones are it. It’s all about the story you’re trying to tell.
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And lastly, consider the blush texture. Texture is just as important as picking the perfect shade. A powder blush without any built-in shimmer gives a matte look, while one with a slight amount of shimmer can create dimension and catch the light.
Now that you have an idea with some tips and tricks on the blush section, it’s time to find the best blush for that perfect flush—all in new formulations. Though powder, cream and liquid formulas were popular, here are some new blush trends that stand out from the sea of products.
Jelly Stain
Jiggly, cooling and adorably packaged, these unique blushes were practically made for social media, and the internet took to them like candy. Their quirky formula and promise of a light wash of color with a cooling sensation are hard to resist. If you’ve ever gotten your hands on the tiny tube, you know it delivers exactly what it promises. It glides smoothly and melts into the skin to give you a natural-looking flush.
Verdict: SHOP
Mallow Pot
If you’re an avid follower of makeup trends, you’ve definitely stumbled across this kind of blush. The adorable pot has a creamy mousse-like texture and melts into the skin without a fight, blurring your cheeks and lips in an instant. After all, who doesn’t love the concept of a multi-use product? Beyond being just cute, we also like that it’s more pigmented than most K-beauty blushes on the market, allowing it to cater to a variety of skin tones. Once applied, the color looks opaque yet natural.
Verdict: SHOP
Bouncy Blush
Verdict: SHOP
This product is sort of the best of both worlds combining cream and powder textures. The color stains on cheeks just enough to give them that quick flush look, it’s lightweight, so it doesn’t feel like caking anything on, and it’s incredibly blendable, even for a makeup newbie. That is, if you apply the proper amount.
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