Which blush should you choose based on your skin tone?
By Alban Alban
The newspaper · Complexion guide
Which blush should you choose depending on your skin tone ?
Pink, coral, raspberry or nude: find the shade that enhances your complexion without ever covering it up.
Key points
The right blush isn’t simply applied to the complexion. It blends into it.
Blush brightens the complexion, adds a fresh glow and naturally enhances your features. The ideal shade depends on your skin tone, your undertone and the look you’re aiming for.
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How do you choose the right shade of blush?
Take a look at your skin without make-up. For a natural look, choose a shade similar to the colour your cheeks naturally take on when they flush.
Skin tone
It determines the level of intensity that will remain visible.
The undertone
He narrows down the choice between the pink, coral and nude ranges.
The effect
A fresh, healthy glow, subtle contouring or high-fashion colour.
Depending on skin tone
From the softest shade to the deepest colour.
Fair skin
Soft pink, peach and delicate coral.
Medium skin tone
Coral, deep pink, light raspberry and warm nude.
Dark skin
Deep coral, raspberry and warm nude.
Dark skin
Raspberry, plum and deep coral.
Narrow down your choice
Should you choose your own blush?
depending on its undertone?
Skin tone determines the intensity. Undertone helps you find the most harmonious colour family.
Cool undertone
Pink, raspberry, cool pink and soft mauve.
Warm undertone
Peach, coral, apricot and warm nude.
Neutral undertone
You can easily switch between the two ranges as you wish.
The colour comparison
Pink, coral, raspberry or nude?
Four colours, four ways to bring your complexion to life.
Rose
FRESHNESS
A fresh, delicately rosy complexion.
Corail
HEALTHY GLOW
A warm, fresh and sunny light.
Raspberry
INTENSITY
A couture shade, deep and sophisticated.
Nude
NATURAL
A subtle, gentle and elegant texture.
The finish
Matte blush or shimmery blush?
A matt blush mainly adds colour. A shimmering blush adds both colour and radiance.
The right thing to do
Where should you apply your blush?
Apply to the curve of the cheekbones for a fresh look. Apply higher up and blend out towards the temples for a visually lifted effect.
- Apply a small amount of blush.
- Gently tap the brush.
- Apply to the cheekbones.
- Blend outwards.
- Add only if necessary.
»It’s best to blur it out."
The tool
Which brush should I use?
How do you apply your blush?
A slightly bevelled shape naturally follows the curve of the cheekbone. Soft synthetic bristles apply powder eyeshadow evenly.
The Order of the Routine
Should you apply blush before or after powder?
It all depends on the texture used.
Creamy texture
BB cream → blush → light powder only if necessary.
Powder texture
Foundation → powder → blush → a touch of highlighter.
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Which blush should I choose?
First, choose the technique and finish you like.
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Rosy Cheeks
28,00 EUR Add to cart Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit
Rosy Cheeks
The natural, adaptable finish
Four shades to brighten the complexion with a fine powder texture.
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The Lumi Blush
31,50 EUR Add to cart Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit
The Lumi Blush
Colour and light
Rose Fever for a rosy glow; Coral Crush for a coral glow.
Blush No. 3
The classic, done to perfection
A powder to be applied in successive layers.
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Lip and Cheek Colour
Le prix initial était : 20,50 EUR.12,30 EURLe prix actuel est : 12,30 EUR. Add to cart Ce produit a plusieurs variations. Les options peuvent être choisies sur la page du produit
Lip & Cheek Colour
The monochrome gesture
A melt-in-the-skin texture to dab onto the cheeks and lips.
The finishing touch
Finding the right blush is, above all, about finding the right shade.
The best blush is the one that instantly gives you a healthy glow.
