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If you ask us, blush is the most life-giving makeup product.
Finding the perfect blush color, however, is not such an easy feat.
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What works for one person may not work for another.
But we promise it’s well worth the hunt.
The secret to findingexactlythe right blush color without all the trial and error?
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Understanding your skin tone.
“If you are putting blush on bare skin, you will need to work withyour undertones.”
Those with a mix of the two have neutral undertones.
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“I love the sheer pastel-toned GlossierCloud Paintfor fair skin,” says Webb.
“Try this in shades Puff or Beam for an instant boost of sheer radiance.
If you prefer a powder base, try BareMineralsGen Nude Powder Blushin Pretty in Pink.”
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Medium Skin
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“Medium skin tones tend to be moretannedwith warmer undertones.
This complexion looks amazing with a mix of peach and rosy pinks,” says Webb.
“The ultra-flattering hues of Nars’Talc-Free Powder Blushleave cheeks glowing.
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Webb also recommends Benefit Cosmetics’sBenetint.
Opt for orangey-peach or golden-toned blushes to give the skin a natural flush.
“I specifically like to use blush to balance your skin tone,” says Lobell.
Try the super-popularPowder Blushfrom Bobbi Brown in the shade Clementine.
Or, take the hassle out of picking the perfect blush shade with the crazy-clever PerriconeNo Blush Blush.
This unique serum adapts to every skin tone, creating a hue that’s perfect for you.
I also love that you’ve got the option to use it equally well on the lips.
My favorite shade isShake, a hot pink.”
Webb loves MAC’sPowder Blushin Raizin.
Your skin tone and undertones can help you figure out the shades that will look best on you.
