![]() “You already have color, so we just want to accentuate it ever so slightly.”ĭark skin “can really hold the pigment,” she said. “Apricot can be very warm and subtle,” she said. “If your undertone is more yellow, peach can be very flattering.” ![]() In general, those with very fair, alabaster complexions, with blue undertones, look best in shades of baby pink, said Hayes. If you can wear both colors without feeling like you look washed out, you may have a neutral undertone.” If you feel you look better in off-white or creamy hues rather than stark white, that’s another sign that you may be warm toned. If your face looks more yellow, your undertone is warm. If your skin looks pink or rosy by comparison, you’re cool toned. In bright, natural light, hold the item up to your face. “Grab a pure white piece of clothing or even just a piece of white paper. If you see a mix, then you may have neutral undertones. If your veins have more of a blue tint or even a hint of purple, your undertones are cool. “Do they look slightly green? If so, you’re warm. “The best way to determine your undertone is to look at the veins in your wrist under natural light,” said Ray. For a natural look, think about your skin’s undertone and choose a shade of blush with a bit more oomph. Picking your perfect color can be tricky. It’s easy to carry in your bag and refresh throughout the day. “Clinique makes a chubby stick as does Charlotte Tilbury. It’s also multipurpose-you can use on your lips for a little color.”įor the fumble-fingered, she suggests trying color in a tube. “The color goes on as bright or soft as I need it to be. “It’s the ease, emollience and the payoff,” she said. Hayes, who often uses her fingers when working on her own face, has a hands-down favorite in cream blushers from Bobbi Brown. Let’s face it-caked-on makeup is not a good look.” Ray, who prefers shades from Makeup Forever, Dior, Anastasia Beverly Hills and MAC, added: “Powder blush gives a sophisticated, polished look and is more widely used by makeup artists.”īut, he cautioned, “it can make skin look and feel more mature than it actually is. “Powder blush is a great choice for oilier skin. “Lightly setting cream blush with a similar shade of powder blush-that helps keep it from budging.” But when dry, mature skin is not an issue he prefers powder to creams. “I still get the luminous feel that I want, the hydrated look, but combining the two gives staying power.” “What I like to do is go in with a coordinating powder, just a little bit on top,” said Hayes. “Nars has multiple sticks that can be used for this monochromatic look.”īoth agreed with readers who said creams fade too quickly. “Cream blush can also look absolutely beautiful applied on eyes, lips and cheeks,” he added. “Cream blush is more hydrating, making it a perfect choice for dry skin and looks great for that dewy natural fresh look.” Apply it, he says, with your fingers or a synthetic brush. With creams, the color appears to be coming from within, it’s more emollient, and blends into the skin better.”Ĭarl Ray, Michelle Obama’s official make-up artist, agreed. Unless powder is blended really well, it looks dry. It brings a luminescence that looks great, particularly on mature skin. Shauné Hayes, whose clients range from Tom Hanks to blushing brides and possibly some grooms said, “My personal preference is cream blush. We took the most oft-asked questions to a pair of pros. One cheeky reader relies on a glass of wine to bring the color up. ![]() Some moaned about discontinued favorites. Powder blusher polled more popular than creams. Several other commenters voted for Nars Orgasm, which could be wishful thinking. That’s possibly because she keeps her head over a stock pot-the heat does bring a glow. Stephanie Sedgwick, our brilliant Chef de Bird, said she rarely uses the stuff. LAST WEEK we asked readers for their blushing favorites and got nearly as many different responses as there are creams and powders on the market, which is a lot. From left to right: Nars Orgasm, Charlotte Tilbury Beach Stick in Moon Beach, Bobbi Brown Pot Rouge for Lips and Cheeks in Calypso Coral and Clinique’s Chubby Stick Cheek Color in Peony. ![]()
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