How to Choose the Perfect Blush for You?

Finding the perfect blush is like finding a shoe that fits you perfectly, especially if you are a beginner to using blush and other cheek makeup products. There are just so many things to consider when picking the right blush that it could easily overwhelm a newcomer. To prevent that from happening and scaring you away from the idea of using blush, we’ve broken it down to simplify the process of finding and choosing the perfect blush for you! But before trying to figure out what color and technique to nail down, it is essential to first pick the right formula and type of blush for your skin type to ensure it complements you well.

 

So, What are the Different Types of Blushes? 

Thanks to the industry being filled with a variety of blush formulas like powder blushes, liquid blushes, cream blushes, and balmy blushes – it is hard to find one blush that suits all! However, the key to picking the right blush formula for you is identifying your skin type. For those with dry skin, a liquid blush or cream blush like the Spotlight Cream Blush works like a charm, providing a sheer but natural and long-lasting flush to your cheeks. Powder blush like the Spotlight Blush is the best blush for those with oily or acne-prone skin as it provides a soft matte flush and blurs the appearance of pores. It also feels lighter on the skin than a liquid blush, which could feel heavy and greasy on oily skin. Besides the formula, most Indian consumers prefer using a matte blush as it is a timeless option that you can wear all year round.  

Now, How Do You Pick the Perfect Shade of Blush?

Another thing you might have noticed is the profound amount of blush shades available in the market, right from Barbie pinks and burnt corals to purple blush. Yes! You heard that right, purple blush is one of the underrated blush shades and we’re sure not many have actually tried it out as they should have. But the bottom line is that there isn’t any one color that looks good on all. You will still find that a certain blush shade will always pop and look better on any one skin tone. Below we’ve helped you identify the different blush shades you can choose from for your particular skin tone.

• Fair Skin Tones:

If you have a pale or fair skin tone then you will notice subtle and lighter pinks would really work well with your complexion. You can opt for a pale peach, baby pinks, bright corals, or soft rosy tones too. 

• Medium Skin Tones:

For wheatish skin, blush shades with soft peachy tones, juicy berry hues, or a subtle terracotta blush would give your complexion an effortless natural blush and enhance your look overall.

• Olive Skin Tones:

A skin tone often overlooked and misunderstood as medium skin tone, for olive skin tones, blush shades in earthy pinks, peachy pinks with gold shimmer and vibrant pinks work like a charm! 

• Deep Skin Tones: 

To avoid washing yourself out with an unflattering blush shade, opt for hues like wine-tinted and deeper rosey tones. The viral deep purple blush shade would also complement deeper skin tones too. 

You can further shortlist your preferred blush shades by choosing based on your skin undertones and assessing which shade complements it more than the rest. If you’re struggling to identify your skin undertones, you can check out our blog. 

In conclusion, the color and formula of your blush play a vital role in how good your makeup will look. Opting for just any color that you like without gauging if it would work for your skin tone and undertone could be risky as it could wash you out. By keeping in mind the following points mentioned in this blog, you will be able to pick the perfect blush for you that will leave people stunned and awe-struck!