Nothing, I tell you, nothing can make you look as fresh and dewy as a pop of blusher can. Worn high on the cheekbones (and swept across eyelids for a subtle match that looks sweet and simple), choose hues with a hint of shimmer - relax, I said shimmer not glitter - that will keep you far from sparkly but give your cheeks a happy, healthy glow. Try these on for size: MAC Powder Blush in Peachykeen, Nars Blush in Orgasm (above) and Bourjois Little Round Pot Blush in Rose D'Or.
I have nightmares with blusher - how the hell do you pick the right one for you?
ReplyDeleteOne of the best tricks is to pinch your cheeks, see what sort of shade they naturally turn to, then try to match it (a MAC counter is perfect for this as they have lots of mirrors, great lighting, and all their shades out on show).
ReplyDeleteAs a rule of thumb, the darker your skin the brighter and redder the shades you can wear. So if you're pale skinned, a light peachy pink will look great. Brunettes can go for more bronzy and mulberry shades, while black skins can get away with rich raspberries and deep rouges.
Hope that helps!