Miss Blush tells ELLE readers how to choose the best rouge
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Q: What colour blush is best for someone with a very red complexion?
A: There is no question that one of my favourite beauty brands is Canadian-born-and-bred M.A.C Cosmetics. With celebrity endorsements by the likes of Pamela Anderson, Linda Evangelista and Catherine Deneuve, this makeup giant is one of the best.
I consulted with one of M.A.C's senior makeup artists, Melissa Gibson, to help me answer this question.
Q: What shades of blush work best on darker skin?
A: When I find experts, I find the best, and nobody knows makeup like my buddy Dale Peers! She's president of the Canadian Cosmetics Careers Association, and program coordinator at Seneca College for the Cosmetics Techniques and Management Diploma program. She said the first thing you need to do before wearing blush is determine if your skin tone is warm or cool. You can figure this out by looking at the jewellery that complements you the most. If wear mostly silver, you have a cool complexion. If you're a gold girl, you have a warm complexion. Easy, huh? Next, you'll want to pick up a blush that has a similar depth to your skin tone. Dale says rich shades are more apparent on darker skin, so don't be afraid to grab the dark fuchsia or purple blushes! If you have a lighter skin tone, go for something light like a rich peach. But make sure not to pick a colour too pale because it will wash you out.
Tips on gel and stick blush on the next page ...
