CREAM VS POWDER BLUSHER

How to choose blush is a matter of preference. Traditionally cream and liquid blushers were assumed to work well for dry skin types as they have a slight tackiness to them, while powder formulas were recommended for oily to combination skin. However, the new generation powder formulas, like award-winning Sunset Blush, are finely milled and have a satiny texture, making it far easier to build and blend. What’s more you can enhance and set your liquid blushes with a powder blush for a longer-lasting look.

“Regardless of your skin type, go with the texture you feel most comfortable applying and wearing,” suggests expert makeup artist and VIEVE founder, Jamie Genevieve.

A CURATED COLOUR PALETTE

While Sunset Blush looks bold in the pan,the finely milled pigments are easily applied in subtle layers and you can enhance to a bold blush look. Want a more natural flush? Give Sunset Blush Balm a go. The radiance imparting liquid blush is enriched with skincare ingredients to give a healthy lift to your complexion.

Here at VIEVE, we didn’t want to overwhelm with hundreds of shades of blush. Instead, we have curated a range of complexion-enhancing colours inspired by hues found in a Mediterranean sunset. Our community fell so in love with our original Sunset Blush shades that when we created Sunset Blush Balm we knew we had to have some of the bestselling hues available in that formula.

THE BEST BLUSH FOR YOUR SKIN TONE

Ideally you want a shade that mimic show you flush naturally. Gently pinching your cheek will steer you in the right direction. Here are a few extra pointers to help you choose the perfect blush colour:

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IF YOU HAVE A PALER SKIN TONE:

Soft, rosy pinks, like Cherub are a very safe bet to give you that natural-looking flush. “Pesca is another great option as it can add understated warmth to fairer complexions.” says Jamie. “It’s a gorgeous, soft peachy shade, which feels fresh and modern, especially when you apply it on top of your VIEVE Modern Bronzer.”

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IF YOU HAVE AN OLIVE SKIN TONE:

Warm, coral tones, including bestseller, Pesca, looks incredible against olive and medium skin tones. Piazza is another great option, the antique rose shade bridges the gap between a bronzer and a blush (or blunzer as we like to call it) delivering a warm sun-kissed flush. If you’re looking for something a little bolder, try Sorbet, which offers a brighter pop of colour for summer. “Gently sweep it along your cheekbones or layer it up for a stronger, punchier tone.” says Jamie.

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IF YOU HAVE A DARKER SKIN TONE:

Rich and robust berry tones, such as Piazza and Malbec will look gorgeous on your skin. Avoid blushers than don’t have a strong pigment as these might leave you looking washed out.

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