Blush for Dark Skin Tones

Blush can give you a radiant healthy glow.

The right blush can be the difference between a healthy glow and a dull complexion. According to makeup artist Robert Jones, women with dark skin tones should look for blushes that appear natural and neutral on the face, but still brighten and add life to the skin.

Color

The best blush for dark skin tones is one that appears to give a glow from within. According to makeup artist Al Fornay, who has more than 25 years of experience, women with dark skin tones should choose bright and richly pigmented blushes. He recommends shades of apricot, paprika, red-brown and cinnamon. Celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine recommends that women with dark skin tones use peach shades for the most natural looking glow.

Recommendations

Tia Williams, beauty editor of Essence.com, recommends blushes from Nars and Stila for women with brown skin. Celebrity makeup artist Jamie Svay, adds Cargo, Revlon, Bobbi Brown and MAC to the list of brands that offer richly pigmented and flattering blushes for women with dark skin tones.

Application

Makeup artist and author Kevyn Aucoin, recommends that women with dark skin tones apply blush high on the apples of the cheek. Svay advises that using a soft brush, the size of the apple of your cheek, gives blush the most natural appearance.

References

• "Makeup Makeovers: Expert Secrets for Stunning Transformations"; Robert Jones; 2005
• "The African American Woman's Guide to Successful Makeup and Skin Care"; Alfred Fornay; 2002
• Essence: Ask the Experts: Beautiful Blush for Brown Skin
• "Face Forward"; Kevyn Aucoin; 2000
• Essence: Great Beauty: Peach Cheeks

Resources

• Essence: Hot Blushes for Fall