The best blush for all skin tones according to beauty experts

inform.com.de has rounded up the best blushes for summer makeup (and more) that celebrity makeup artists say are perfect for light, medium, olive and dark skin tones.

You probably know that the right shade of blush can warm up your complexion, add a healthy glow, and even give the illusion of cheekbones, but which blush color to choose for your skin tone? The first step is to find a blush that has the same shade (warm, cool, or neutral) as your skin, as you would when choosing a foundation. But if you're still unsure, famed makeup artist Daniel Martin, who is trusted with her makeup by Meghan Markle, Jessica Alba, Olivia Palermo, Bella Hadid, Priyanka Chopra, Gemma Chan, and many other celebrities, has a life hack: he compares blush to a client's lip color. .

“Test the shade on the apples of your cheeks to see if it conflicts with your natural lip color or lipstick. If the blush looks unnatural, you should choose a different tone, "says Martin. The makeup artist also recommends using blush as the final touch to your makeup so you don't have to redo it if you apply too much at first.

According to another celebrity makeup artist, Angel Merino, blush formula matters too. If you have dry skin, you may be better off using a mineral, shimmer, liquid, or cream blush to add a healthy glow to your face. It is best to choose products enriched with moisturizing ingredients such as mango butter, avocado butter and apricot butter, this will help the blush shade blend beautifully with the skin. Conversely, for oily skin types, it is better to choose more matte formulas so that your cheeks do not shine during the day.

Among the many different shades and varieties of blush that exist on the market, you can search for the very perfect product for a long time. In fact, you can wear any shade of blush you like, and there are no hard and fast rules. But if you want to trust the experts and are looking for a starting point in choosing the best blush color for your skin tone, here's what celebrity makeup artists recommend.

The best blush for fair skin

Blonde girls should focus on pale pink, soft shades of blush – those that nature itself creates on your face when your cheeks turn red from the cold. “On fair skin, the soft pink color gives a slight blush and looks as natural as possible,” says makeup artist Ashley Cucci. 

“If you have really fair alabaster skin, other shades of blush might look too orange,” adds makeup artist Quinn Murphy.

Therefore, all Snow Whites are advised to stick to a blush of neutral pigments, which will give fair skin a soft tone and a beautiful natural glow.

Bobbi Brown Blush Pretty Pink

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush, Sublime Flush

MAC Mineralize Blush, Warm Soul

Maybelline New York Cheek Heat Gel-Cream Blush Pink Scorch

Nars Blush Orgasm shade

The best blush for medium skin tone

Owners of medium skin tones can safely choose a blush of apricot and peach shades, and for a more intense evening make-up, berry colors are suitable. Makeup artist Daniel Martin loves using Nars Blush in Liberté matte apricot to add warmth without shimmer. “This color allows you to shape the face and a light dose of blush, and also brighten up the remains of a summer tan on the skin,” he notes.

Ashley Cucci recommends the softer apricot shade of the same Nars-Lustre blush: "It's soft, flirty and fresh, and goes great with the rest of the makeup." For a more energetic look, opt for peach tones with a subtle golden shimmer. These are often versatile shades that look especially stunning on medium to deep skin tones due to their rich color payoff and are suitable for modeling cheekbones.

Neutral shades of pink (not too light and not too dark) are another good blush color choice for medium skin tone.

“To achieve natural luminosity on the face, look for not too intense raspberry shades of blush that look like you came back from the cold,” Cucci adds.

Mented Cosmetics Blush, Peach For the Stars

Milani Cheek Kiss Liquid Blush, Berry Smooch

Milk Makeup Lip + Cheek, Quickie

Nars Blush, shade Liberté

Patrick Ta Monochrome Moment Velvet Blush, She's Sincere

The best blush for olive skin

Finding a blush for olive skin can be tricky due to its green undertones. Warm colors of peach, pink, and in some cases bronze tones work best here.

“Some cool blushes can look unnatural, but a warm peach shade will make olive skin glow,” says Ashley Cucci.

The classic rose, like the peach, is also in the middle range and helps balance olive skin tones. It's not bright, but it's not dark either, so it will create a subtle natural blush and never look too intense. 

"Pink blush adds warmth, so the complexion won't be dull," says Quinn Murphy.

You can also choose a combination blush that includes these two shades at once. For example, Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo in Night Fever & Hot Stuff (the lighter shade acts as a highlighter, while the deeper one outlines the contours).

Another suitable shade for olive skin tones is bronze: it adds a beautiful tan effect, brightens, and can even create soft contours when applied correctly. “Using a bronzer or bronzer blush will really enhance your makeup on olive skin,” Cucci says.

Becca Mineral Blush, Hyacinth

Benefit Benetint Rose

Chanel Joues Contraste Blush, Evening Beige

Marc Jacobs Beauty Air Blush Soft Glow Duo, оттенок Night Fever & Hot Stuff

Too Faced Papa Don't Peach Blush in Warm Peach

The best blush for dark skin

Rich terracotta, brick and berry blushes with red undertones work great on tanned and deep skin tones . "When you're working with dark skin, it's important to keep it warm, because pigments that are too cool can make it look ashy," explains Ashley Cucci. 

“Matte plum color also looks good on dark skin. It's perfect for day and night use, and you can adjust the intensity of the shade by wetting the brush a little before applying the blush,” adds the makeup artist.

Unlike previous representatives, those with deep skin tones can play with shades of orange to achieve a truly rich blush.

“On dark skin, the bright orange blush looks soft, pretty, and surprisingly neutral,” Cucci says.

If you're looking for a more coral shade, you can't go wrong with Glossier Cloud Paint in Dawn. Its creamy formula creates the most gorgeous sunset-like orange blush that is very flattering on dark skin tones.

Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Luminous Blush, Tigerlily

Dior Rouge Blush Poison Matte

Fenty Beauty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush Daiquiri Drip

Glossier Cloud Paint, Dawn

Sunnies Face Airblush Razz