Best Blush for Black Women

Blush can be a tricky task that will make or disastrously break your make-up look. For women of color (light, yellow, mocha, dark, green, whatever shade you are) choosing a blush is especially difficult. The key to nailing the perfect blush is choosing the right shade for your complexion. With any complexion if you want a more natural look try highlighting your cheekbones with a bronzer for a natural glow. Also, keep in mind if you have oily skin you may want to avoid cream blushes.  So let’s get started!

Lighter Tones:

(Vanilla, Butter, Yellow)

Best Shades:

• Light Bronze
• Pale Peach
• Coral
• Light Pink

Best Brand: Nars Highlighting Blush in Miss Liberty $28

Medium Tones: 

(Nutmeg, Mocha, Brown)

Best Shades:

• Bronze
• Peach
• Light Red
• Medium Pink

Best Brand:  Sephora Collection’s Microsmooth Blush Duo in Tangerine Tease $17

Darker Tones:

(Cocoa, Coffee, Chocolate)

Best Shades:

• Deep Fuchsia
• Red
• Bronze
• Plum

Best Brand: MAC’s Frankly Scarlet $20

Briana Myrie

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