Finding blush shades that flatter your brown skin tone can be difficult, especially when the color doesn’t show up or doesn’t look anything like it did in the pan. Our brown skin requires different shades to get that flushed-from-within look. In this blog post, I’ll walk you through how to find the best blush shades for brown skin.
Know Your Undertone
The first thing to find your best blush shades is to know your undertone. There are cool, neutral, and warm undertones. South Asians typically lean neutral or warm more often than now. Cool means you prefer silver jewelry on yourself and warm means you prefer gold. If you equally love both, you are probably neutral. Cool undertones lean towards icier shades and warm leads towards bronze.
Pick Your Vibe
Once you understand your undertone, you need to understand what kind of flush you are going for. Understanding the look you are trying to achieve will help you pick the right shade. Do you want a winter flush like you have been in the cold for hours or a summer flush like you have been in the heat? Do you want a natural blush or a more youthful one? This will help you determine the best blush shades for brown skin to use, depending on the look you are trying to achieve.
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Pick the Right Shade
Corals and Reds: These colors are quite bright like orange and terracotta. These blush shades are best for summer looks and have vibrant flushes on this skin. I love using these colors to look like I have spent the day at the beach.
Peaches and Roses: These blush shades are best for a natural flush. Peaches show up as a youthful glow on our skin, giving the perfect amount of rosiness. Roses are a more mature natural flush shade. Try a light purple as well for that baby-pink look. Yes, light purple, because it’ll look more pink on brown skin.
Berries and Burgundy: Try these shades this upcoming winter. These blush shades give the perfect winter flush like you’ve been in the snow. The deeper wine colors look amazing on brown skin and enhance your other features.
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Where to Apply Blush
Blush placement can change the overall makeup look. It’s important to put blush in the right spots for the best look.
Apply blush just above your cheekbones for a chic, chiseled, and sophisticated look. Apply up and outwards to create an angle that uplifts your cheeks.
Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks for a more youthful appearance. Don’t apply too much or you’ll look like a kid, but this is a great place to use the peach and rose shades.
Apply the tiniest amount of blush on and around your nose for a true summer or winter flush. Our noses and cheeks flush when we are hot or cold so applying blush here gives a natural appearance.{
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Final Thoughts
Choosing the best blush shades for brown skin doesn’t have to be complicated. By understanding your undertones, the types of blush shades, and where to apply blush, you are well on your way. Blush is a powerful tool to bring out the warmth and richness of brown skin, so don’t shy away from experimenting with bold, vibrant shades!
With love,
Aditi <3
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