Do you know what colour blush is most harmonious for your skin tone?! It is essential for all brides to wear colour on the cheeks for their big day as you can appear washed out when you are wearing light colours. If your photographer is using flash this can also drain colour so applying the correct amount is very important. Follow our guide for choosing the right blush for you!
Light to Fair
Skin Type: Palest skin type characterised by creamy ivory skin, does not tan naturally, tending to redden and burn very easily
Undertone: Pink
Blush Colour: APRICOT
We suggest
Budget: TOPSHOP Powder Blush -Head Over Heels £6
Luxury: Yves St Laurent Creme De Blush- #No1 £32
Fair
Skin Type: Milky pale skin does not tan naturally, however bronzing products can suit
Undertone: Yellow
Blush Colour: PALE PINK
We Suggest
Budget: No 7 Powder Blush – Cool Pink £8
Luxury: Illamasqua Powder Blush- Unrequited £22
Medium
Skin type: Beige looking skin that naturally tans well
Undertone: Yellow/ golden to warm
Blush Colour: TERRACOTTA
We Suggest
Budget: Barry M Blusher – Terracotta £5
Luxury: Guerlain Terracotta Blush- #No 03 £27
Light Tan
Skin type: Olive toned skin often of Mediterranean, Hispanic, Brazilian or Asian descent, tans easily.
Undertone: Yellow/golden
Blush Colour: ROSE
We suggest
Budget: Boujour Cream Blush – Rose Tender £7.99
Luxury: Giorgio Armani Blush Cheek Fabric – #No 506 £34
Dark Tan
Skin Type: Light brown skin tones that appear slightly richer in colour.
Undertone: Warm
Blush Colour: CORAL
We Suggest
Budget: Revlon Photo Ready Cream Blush – Coral Reef £7.99
Luxury: NARS Powder Blush – Rotonde £23
Warm Brown
Skin Type: Rich brown skin tones that appear warm
Undertone: Reds
Blush Colour: FUSCHIA
We Suggest
Budget: Sleek Powder Blush – Santorini £7.99
Luxury: YSL liquid to matte blush – Desinvolte £28.50
Bronze
Skin Type: Darker skin tones
Undertone: Warm to blue black
Blush Colour: TANGERINE
We Suggest
Budget: Sleek Powder Blush – Pumpkin Palette (P Pie) £9.99
Luxury: NARS Powder Blush -Taj Mahal £23
