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However, not everyone is attuned to the transformative power of a good blush.
For some people, applying blush makes them look like they’re a Revolutionary-era aristocrat.
You may think that blush simply isn’t for you but perhaps haven’t found the perfect one.
A good blush shade needs to look like you’re flushed from within.
Looking at your wrist, check to see what color they are in natural lighting.
If they lean towards more purple or blue, then you have a cool undertone.
Green veins are indicative of a warm undertone, while a mix means that your undertone is neutral.
If you’re darker skinned, figuring out your undertone from your veins alone may be difficult.
When looking in the mirror, do you mainly see yellows and golds under the surface of the skin?
You have a warm undertone.
Meanwhile, seeing reds and purples means you have a cool undertone.
What’s the best blush color for each undertone?
People with a warm undertone will look best in peachy pinks and corals.
Anything that leans more orange is the key to a natural look.
Where skin tone comes in is in choosing the intensity of the color itself.
For cool undertones, opt for something that has shades of blue or pink within it.
Again, pick a shade that matches the depth and intensity of your own skin tone.
Fair to medium skin tones can use a lighter shade, such asPale Pink by Bobbi Brown.
A deep purple, likeSweet Berries by Juvia’s Place, is ideal for dark skin with cool undertones.
If you have a neutral undertone, both orange and blue-based blushes work well with your skin.
