Top 10: Blushes
To compliment the “How to Apply Blush” video, I figured it might also be helpful to share my top 10 picks for blush brands and colors. Obviously, the best colors for you may vary based on your skin tone, but I hope you find this useful.
10. MAC GleefulWhere to Buy: |
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9. Benefit CoralistaWhere to Buy: |
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8. NYX Silky RoseWhere to Buy: |
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7. NARS LovejoyWhere to Buy: |
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6. NYX PinkyWhere to Buy: |
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5. Bare Escentuals Joyous JenniferWhere to Buy: |
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4. Maybelline Dream Mousse in Peach SatinWhere to Buy:
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3. NARS OrgasmWhere to Buy: |
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2. MAC PleasantryWhere to Buy: |
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1. NYX PeachWhere to Buy: |
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Thanks for the info… I am in need of a blush. I haven’t worn any in years, but now you have me convinced that I need them. You have taught me and my friends so much.
Thanks for all you do for us MUGs and little MUGs in training.
Do you mind doing a swatch of these blushes. I would greatly appreciate it
I was thinking about buying a new brush, and this is so helpful! I will check some of them that looks like what I need!
THANK YOU
oooh love most of the blushes that i have tried especially orgasm and coralisa!! great choices. i really want to try pleasantry
I have orgasm and pleasantry among those you featured.
My fave blushers:
1. NARS deep throat
2. MAC Petticoat
3. MAC Intenso
4. Plum Foolery
5. Perfect Topping MSF
6. Pink Swoon
7. Peachy Keen
8. Smashbox Dolce Vita
9. MAC Azalea (Pro)
10. Stila Illium Convertible
Finding the right blush has been the bane of my existence. I have oily skin so shimmer blushes and I are not the best of friends. I’ve always wanted Nars Orgasm or Deep Throat to work for me but they make me look to shiny even if applied with the lightest hand. Right now I am using either Smashbox Proof Sheet or Nars Amour depending on the look. I like these blushes but i don’t love them. I need to find a blush that i love. *sigh*
Hi Marlene,
I am interested in the ring that you wore for your “how to apply blush” tutorial. Please let me know where I can purchase them ? Thanks !
I LOVE the Dream Matte Mousse blush…I got it in Peach Satin the last time I was at the store and I tried it out….oh my goodness, now I can’t go without it, I love it so much.
Hi Marlena, I always have trouble finding blushes that look good on me. What would you recommend for an Asian medium yellowish complexion?
Great video on blushes, Marlena; especially when explaining the angles.
MY Top 10 MAC BLUSHES
1. Mineralized -WARM SOUL
2. Mineralized -LOVE JOY
3. PEACHEYKEEN
4. Cream blush – Lilicent
5. BLUSHBABY
6.AMBERING ROSE
7. SUNBASQUE
8. DOLLY MIX
9 COPPERTONE
10.SPRING SHEEN
After reading this post, here’s the list of blushes to i’m gonna get..
1. MAC Gleeful
2. NYX Silky Rose
3. Maybelline Dream Mousse in Peach Satin
4. MAC Pleasantry
5. NYX Peach
I dont own any NYX blushes, so i think im gonna start with those first.
just got the Maybelline Dream Mousse in Peach Satin blush and love, love, LOVE it. it feels so delicious i want to eat it! thanks for the suggestion! i’m going to save my penny for the Nars Orgasm next!
Unfortunately, I just purchased the Dream Mousse in Peach and I was not impressed at all
The colour sits extremely faintly on my skin, and all it does is leave tones of shimmer – which I am not a fan of either…oh well…!
NARS- Orgasam= Awesome! Love it!! only blush I use(:
NARS-Orgasm= Awesome!! the best(:
Love MAC’s Gleeful! I just bought it last week because I wanted to try something different from the peach blushes I’ve been using. I was just a little upset because I went to one of the CCO’s in Orlando and I found the same blush for $14!!! Next time I’ll have to check out the CCO’s before I make the MAC purchases.
this colors of Blushes is for any type of skin or any color of skin beacuse i am Latina and im Medium Dark skin color ??
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Hey, i was just wondering, how would you apply the maybelline dream mousse, with a brush? your fingers then a brush? i would like to use it but i dont know how to apply it … thank you!
Hi there,
Just wanted to thank you for all your youtube vids, I watched the one on blusher application and have ordered a MAC 168 brush and a NYX Angel blush on your reccomendation.
Thanks so much, your advice is all very helpful!
Natalie x
Hey marlena, I have some face eluminators{creamy and also in loose powder} but I have no clue how to use them; if possible even a tutorial on these. Please, PLEASE IF U READ THIS, E-MAIL ME BACK EXPLAINING HOW TO USE THESE ELUMINATORS
Preciate it!
Hello
a lot of people from MAC recommended me sunbasque for a blush/bronze look. I’m absolutely in love with it.
Hi marlena, am a HUGE fan. I am a african and live in kenya. Unfortunately have very few makeup artists so i was really excited to see your channel on youtube. your videos are informative, fun and really addictive! I am a makeup addict so it’s great to see new tips and tricks.
I have a problem (as am sure many dark skinned gals do) with getting great products that still look amazing on us without making uslook ashy or worse dead. Would love it if you’d do a review with products that suit dark skinned women, asians(especially those with darker tones). Especially blush, foundation and concealor. I looove blush but am usually disappointed with the lack of choice esp here also have problem finding contouring products that ACTUALLY look like i’ve contoured! Luckily MAC has started getting more available here in kenya as well as Iman, sleek and black opal.
Thanks!
Heya! A great blusher definetly my favourite that I’ve tried is benefit Thrrrrob its a gorgeous light pink perfect for really light skin tones just don’t use to much to avoid looking like a clown.!