Miss Blush gives tips on picking the best colours for you!
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Q: I am of Portuguese-Canadian decent. I have slightly olive-coloured skin (more "nude beige" than anything), dark brunette hair and hazel/brown/amber/green eyes. My lips are very bright as well. Can you help me find colours that will work best with my ever-changing eye colour? I tend to stay with taupes and browns (neutral colours). I stay away from bright pinks and purples due to the colour of my lips and if I do wear them I wear a little bit of foundation on my lips to pale them out. Also, what kind of cheek colour should I lean toward? I can't seem to find one that works well. What do you suggest?
A: Anyone who's seen a M.A.C eyeshadow display knows that they are the go-to destination for a wide variety of colours. They've got them all! So it's only natural that I turned to Jane McKay, senior artist at M.A.C, with your question. She says:
"I love to use golds, pinks and plums on olive skin tones. Pinks and plums look fantastic set against olive-coloured skin as they are complementary colours.
"I suggest M.A.C Sheertone Pinch O Peach Blush -- it is a beautiful peachy pink shade that looks fantastic on most skin tones.
"Eyeshadow suggestions: Woodwinked (a warm antique gold), Trax (burgundy plum flecked with bronze) and Mink Pink (mocha pink)."
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