If you have fair skin you know the right blush can make a difference. It can give you a fresh, healthy look. A sexy flush. Or a dramatically sculpted look. Choosing flattering blush and lipstick shades can also help avoid a washed out look when wearing black or white tops.
My longtime favorites are Benefits‘s Benetint and Nar’s Orgasm. However, I also have some new favorites. I find that cream and stains blushers look nice on my pale skin. The color is buildable, blendable and often the stain has a transparent quality that makes even a strong color surprisingly wearable. Creams and stains are not as easy to apply as powder blushes. Getting your desired look may require a little experimentation. I have had best luck applying them while my skin is still slightly damp from moisturizer. I also apply and blending with either a cosmetic sponge or a foundation brush.
The following is a round-up of several beautiful blushers that can flatter many fair complexions. I also included a cosmetic sponge and foundation brush — as it helps to have the right tool for the job…
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NARS – The Multiple Multi-Purpose Stick, Orgasm, .5 oz – $39.00, Free shipping – Available at Neiman Marcus
Benefit Cosmetics – Benetint Lip and Cheek Stain
Benefit Cosmetics – Benetint 12.5 ml / 0.4 US fl.oz – $42.58, Fullfillment By Amazon
BECCA Cosmetics Beach Tint – Watermelon Lip and Cheek Crème Stain
Becca – Cosmetics BECCA Cosmetics Beach Tint – Watermelon, .24 fl oz – $25.00, 5.65 shipping – Available at Amazon.com Marketplace
Tarte – Natural Cheek Stain True Love
Tarte – Natural Cheek Stain 1 oz. True Love – $16.00, 3.49 shipping – Available at Amazon.com Marketplace
Crazycity Pro Beauty Flawless Makeup Blender Foundation Puff Multi Shape Sponges
Crazycity – Crazycity Pro Beauty Flawless Makeup Blender Foundation Puff Multi Shape Sponges (color in random) (6pcs) – $8.00, Fullfillment By Amazon
Shiseido – ‘Perfect’ Foundation Brush
Shiseido – ‘Perfect’ Foundation Brush – $30.00, Free shipping – Available at Nordstrom
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