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There’s nothing quite like a blush to take your makeup look from flat & pale to bright & fresh. We’re not saying it works like magic, but the effect it has on your makeup look is certainly no less than that.
A blush adds warmth and the perfect tinge of colour your makeup needs — whether you’re going for a minimal or full-glam look, the right blush colour will take your look from 10 to 100 in seconds! But picking the right blush colour is tougher than it seems.
Just any & every blush colour doesn’t work for every Indian skin tone. You need to be particular about the shade you pick, or you might end up using a blush colour that looks like a bad rash on your face rather than elevating your look.
So to help you avoid that scenario, here’s everything you need to know about how to choose the right blush colour for unique Indian skin tones.
Best Blush Colours For Indian Skin Tones
Indian skin tones fall under 3 major categories — fair, medium or wheatish, and deep skin tones. Here’s a breakdown of how to choose the right blush for each of these skin tones, featuring the best picks from the Simply Nam Blush Range.
Fair or Light Skin
The best blush for fair skin is cool-toned pinks, light coral, and peachy shades. These help offer your fair or light skin the subtle, healthy flush of colour it needs.
It looks natural, yet gives the desired result. Anything darker or more bronzy will make your skin look patchy and dull.
Simply Nam Recommends: Sister From Another Mister - Salmon Pink Velvet Cream Magic Blush
Wheatish or Medium Skin
Most Indian women fall under this category of skin tones, which means they get to experiment with the largest number of blush colours!
This skin tone doesn’t need a lot; it just needs a subtle flush of colour, which can be achieved through shades like rosy pinks, warm nudes, or even a blush that has slight tones of orange.
Simply Nam Recommends: Maid of Honour - Rosewood Velvet Cream Magic Blush
Deep or Dusky Skin
Bold, dramatic blush colours are the way to go for deep or dusky skin. When it comes to picking a blush for dark skin, look for shades that fall under deep orange or berry tones.
Deep skin tones hold pigment well, so look for blush shades that offer a rich pigment. Avoid lighter shades as they can make your skin look washed out.
Simply Nam Recommends: Soul Sister - Berry Kiss Velvet Cream Magic Blush
See, wasn’t that easy (or did we just make it seem like that?) So now that you’ve figured out the best blush colours for your Indian skin tone and the Simply Nam recommendations, you should go add them to your cart, because they’re selling out like hot cakes.
Choose The Best Blush Formula
Now, onto the next: choosing the best formulation for you.
Thanks to the beauty industry, there’s always more than one option to choose from in the shades you love now, aka, the variety of formulations.
From foundations to highlighters, there’s an array of formulations that have been created to fit every unique skin’s needs. The same applies to the blush.
Here are 3 blush formulations for you to try before you pick the right one for yourself.
Powder Blush
One of the most commonly used blush formulations, it is considered ideal for oily, combination and acne-prone skin as it absorbs excess oil and helps your makeup stay put.
Although if you have dry skin, a powder blush can make your makeup look patchy, and in some cases, it can even highlight dry patches on the skin, if any.
So if you want a smooth, natural-looking finish with your powder blush, then first, blend it well; and second, choose a creamy powder blush like the Simply Nam Radiant Powder Magic Blush. It offers a satin-smooth finish and layers well with the rest of your makeup. Use a blush brush to blend it out seamlessly to get a soft, diffused, airbrushed look.
And it has two blush colours, one matte & one shimmery, which make it the perfect blush pick to take you from AM to PM with ease.
Cream Blush
Another word for this type of blush is convenience, because why not? It’s a blush that doubles up as a lip & cheek tint, and you don’t even need a blush brush or any extra tools to apply this.
Clean fingers are all you need to get the perfect dewy look with this blush formulation. If you’re looking for a soft, natural finish, then a cream blush has got to be your go-to thing.
And if you’re a dry skin girlie, then this formulation is a blessing because it sits on your skin beautifully without clinging to dry patches, and adds a healthy glow to your skin.
If you’re looking for a cream blush that offers a long-lasting finish, then the Simply Nam Velvet Cream Magic Blush Range offers an array of blush colours to choose from for every skin tone.
These blush colours offer a creamy, velvety, buildable finish that sits seamlessly on the skin & leaves behind a beautiful dewy look.
Highlighter Blush
A multi-purpose blush that is lesser known; a highlighter blush helps give skin the natural flush your makeup look needs, and offers a light shimmery finish to give your skin a healthy-looking glow.
The Simply Nam Radiant Powder Magic Blush has a blush colour called Rosy Bloom. It offers an effortless shine without making your makeup look heavy or cakey.
This is in a powder formulation, but you can also opt for liquid or cream ones.
Step By Step Blush Application
Found your shade? Check! Figured out the formulation you need? Double check! Now all you’re missing is a quick step-by-step guide to applying blush. So here it is:
Step 1 - Prep Your Base
Start with your base makeup. Go in with a primer first, followed by your foundation and concealer.
Blend it all in, and set it with a light dusting of setting powder around areas that are prone to creasing, like the under eyes and smile lines.
Step 2 - Apply Your Blush
Next up, blush! Pick the best blush colour and formulation from the Simply Nam Blush Range for your skin type and get applying. Start at the apples of your cheeks and move upward toward the temples to give your face a subtle, lifted look.
If you’re using a blush brush, move in circular motions to blend it well. If you’re using a cream blush, then you can just use your fingers or the Simply Nam Pro Microfiber Makeup Sponge.
Step 3 - Add Highlighter
Take the Simply Nam Cosmic Glow Highlighter Duo, pick a shade that matches your look and apply to your cheekbones and other high points of your face to complete the look.
If you’ve used a shimmer-infused blush, then you may skip this step.
Step 4 - Set The Look
Finish up with a light dusting of loose powder to set the blush, and finish up with a few spritzes of setting spray to seal it all in.
