How to Find The Perfect Blush Color for Your Caramel, Olive & Pale Skin

Of course…

You’ve got amazing cheekbones, but how do you choose the best blush color makeup to paint your cheeks perfectly?

No need to panic, my pretty!

Here's how to give your olive, pale or caramel-colored skin a gorgeous glow with a natural and subtle wash of color.

Things You'll Need:

Pink blush
Liquid foundation
Cosmetic sponge
Cream blush
Translucent powder
Blush brush

How to Use the Right Blush Color to Brighten a Pale Complexion

If you have pale skin, the right colored blush can transform your daily makeup look from basic to beautiful.

The wrong blush color, however, can make your complexion appear ruddy, red and unnatural.

To give your cheeks the perfect pop of color:

Wake up your face with the perfect color for your skin tone. Pale skinned beauties with red or blond hair look best in blush colors featuring pale pinks and peachy pinks. Brown haired women shine in rosy pink blush colors.
Smooth liquid foundation on your skin. To cover blemishes and spots on your cheeks, apply the foundation with a cosmetic sponge before you apply your blush.
Use your fingertips to apply a cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. Pat the blush on your cheeks and blend it up toward your temples to add definition and color to your face.
Dust translucent powder over the creamy pink blush to set the color. If the pink color is too bright, brush on one extra swipe of powder with a fluffy blush brush to tone down the intense hue on your cheeks.

How to Choose Blush for Caramel Skin

While powder pink is perfect for fair-skinned beauties, your caramel skin requires dusty-colored hues that define and shape your face beautifully.

Whether your look is sexy, classic or sophisticated, you deserve a blush color that complements your yellow undertones, without looking clownish.

Smooth on the right formulation for your skin type. If you have dry skin, apply a cream-based blush to produce a healthy glow on your cheeks. Create a sheer and translucent color on your oily skin with a gel-based blush. Powder blush works well with all skin types from oily to normal.
Give your cheeks a gentle pinch to find the best color for your skin tone. To find the best hue for you, apply blush to the apple of one cheek. Squeeze the other cheek to get a natural flush. If the cheek colors match, you’ve found the right color.
Choose a color that complements your caramel skin best. Highlight your golden brown skin with rose, apricot, and cool pink colored blushes. If you want a sun-kissed look, dust your cheeks with a golden-colored bronzer that is no more than a few shades darker than your skin tone.

How to Choose Blush for Olive Skin

Olive-hued beauties rejoice!

With your rich and golden skin tone you can wear a variety of lipsticks and eyeshadow colors from the most sparkling bronzes to the warmest pinks and peaches.

Whether you are a makeup novice or a beauty guru, you too can create the appearance of a natural flush on your cheeks with a few strategic swipes of beautifully applied blush.

Swipe on a coral-colored blush to complement your olive skin. Need a barely-there makeup look for the office? Pair your coral cheeks with a nude lipstick and a bronze eye shadow for a daytime look that is perfectly pretty for work. Hello, beautiful cheekbones!
Apply a creamy apricot or warm peach-colored powder blush to highlight your cheekbones. A warm tone like apricot or peach will give your skin a natural flush easily. If you need all-day flush on your cheeks, swipe a cream blush one the apples of your cheeks. Then dust an apricot-hued powder over the tint make your cheek hue long-lasting.
Highlight your cheeks with a rose-colored blush. Warm up your skin this winter with a rosy hue that’ll accentuate your cheekbones and add a pop of color to your complexion. For maximum face flattery, mix your rosy cheeks with a swipe of tan or khaki eyeshadow and a peach creamy lipstick for a natural look.

How to Buy and Apply Blush Makeup

Get the right color. There are three basic shades of blush: pink, soft brown and peach. Women with cool undertones should wear pink; peach is perfect for warm undertones; while warm and cool tones can apply a soft shade of brown to their cheeks.
Smile in the mirror to determine where the apple of your cheeks appears. Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks moving towards your ears.
Select the proper tools. If you use liquid or crème brush, apply it with your fingers or a sponge. Use a blush brush to add a blush powder to your cheeks.
Add a swipe of crème or liquid blush after applying foundation. Using a sponge or your fingers, dot a small drop of the product on the apples of your cheeks. Blend back towards your ears using your fingers.
Apply powder brush to your cheekbone area with a blush brush. Dip the blush brush into the powder and shake off the excess product. Starting at your ear, gently sweep the color toward the apples of your cheeks, and then back towards the ears again.
Blot a tissue over the top of your cheeks to remove excess blush powder. If your cheek color is too intense or applied too heavily, soften the blush with a dusting of loose powder.

Perfect Blush Color Makeup Tips and Warnings

Too many of us resort to a robotic, three-second swipe of blush as we're flying out the door—which is a pity, given its power. Here are still-simple tricks for the prettiest flush.

Moisturize skin thoroughly before applying blush to deposit the pigment on your cheeks perfectly.
To keep from applying too much blush to your cheeks, apply the makeup in natural sunlight.
If you cannot locate the apples of your cheeks, smile in the mirror to locate the perfect place to apply your blush. Then blend the color on the apples of your cheeks with a brush or your fingertips.
Crème brush brings additional moisture to your skin, while blush powders highlight aging skin by bringing attention to dry patches and wrinkles.
Apply blush to the face after an application of moisturizer and foundation.
Avoid using the product similar to a bronzer—to shape and contour the face.

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