To pick a blush shade, start with your skin depth and undertone. Lighter skin often suits soft pinks and peaches, medium skin suits rose, coral, and warm pinks, and deeper skin suits berry, brick, and rich plum shades. Warm undertones lean toward peach and coral; cool undertones lean toward pink and berry.
Blush shade guide
| Skin depth | Shades that often suit |
|---|---|
| Light | Soft pink, light peach |
| Medium | Rose, coral, warm pink |
| Tan | Apricot, deeper coral, terracotta |
| Deep | Berry, brick, plum, rich red |
Undertone tips
- Warm: Peach, coral, apricot
- Cool: Pink, rose, berry
- Neutral: Most shades; try both
These are starting points. The best test is how a shade looks on your cheeks in daylight.
A palette with six shades to test
The Uexim 6-color matte blush palette holds six matte shades in one 18g palette. The listing describes the color as buildable and lightweight, and lists mica and magnesium stearate among the ingredients. The listed shelf life is 5 years.
Six buildable matte blush shades in an 18g palette.
How do you test blush shades?
- Apply foundation or your usual base.
- Swatch a light layer of one shade on each cheek.
- Check in daylight from arm's length.
- Keep the one that looks like a natural flush.
Mixing shades
A multi-shade palette lets you blend two colors for a custom tone. Tap a brush into both shades, then apply. For technique, see how to apply matte blush.
Frequently asked questions
How many shades are in the palette?
Six matte shades.
What is the net weight?
18g.
Which brush should I use?
A fluffy blush brush. Find one in the Makeup Brushes & Sponges collection.
The bottom line
Match blush to your depth and undertone, then confirm in daylight. A multi-shade palette makes testing easy.
Find your flush
Six matte blush shades in one palette.
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