Blusher for pale skin?

Oct 12, 2011

Zoe C.

I've always had a bit of a problem with blushers, it's either too pink, too dark, or too orange. I've never been able to find a blusher that suits my pale freckly skin. I like to swirl it on the apples of my cheeks and then blend it backwards, so what colour should I be using? Feel free to recommend specific products too! :)

Oct 12, 2011

Tessa C.

Personally, I like using Angel by NYX. It's very easy to start with a little color and then add more if you want to!
The color on the website's pictures looks a little grey to me, but in person it's the prettiest light pink that's perfect for paler skin :)

Oct 12, 2011

Amber H.

I dont think the blush look bad at all in the picture you just posted! I think e.l.f stufio blush in candid coral would be a good one. 

Oct 12, 2011

Kristin R.

I have really pale skin and I LOVE MAC cremeblush in Something Special. It's my blush in all my recent pics on my page

Oct 12, 2011

Alexis C.

I would recommend MAC's sheertone blushes here are some swatches http://karlasugar.net/2010/01/mac-blush-recap/
I would recommend Blushbaby or Cubic. I think it will give you a natural look and will enhance your features and bring color to your face without looking too orange or dark. 

Oct 12, 2011

Soma S.

It might be your application method instead of an individual blush's fault to get your desired effect? Since I feel [many others too, I am sure] that there is no right or wrong when deciding on a blush color, it might just be your brush is picking up too much product.

Try a fluffy domed synthetic blush brush. The synthetic fibers will pick up less pigment... and you can always try tapping off any excess if you haven't been doing so already. Oh, and if you've over applied, you can always buff it out with a fluffy kabuki.  =)

Oct 12, 2011

Ashley G.

my skin is very fair, and I don't really like using pink blushes.. I lean towards more of a reddish tone. I absolutely love Exhibit A by NARS... yes I know that colour can be kinda scary because it's so bright but if you only use a tiny bit and blend it out, it looks amazing! Whenever I use it my mom always says it looks really good, she doesn't really say anything if I have any other blush on. Another one I really like is also by NARS is Cactus Flower, it's a cream blush and I use it with a fluffy brush so I don't use a lot of it at once, but you can build the colour if you want! 

Oct 13, 2011

Zoe C.

Thank you everyone! I'm gonna look into peach blushes a bit more, and @Soma, thanks for the tip! :)