Bright, but sheer blush for an NC20

[winterphobic]

I'm looking a bit dull and drab as of late. I'm looking for a blush that will brightne up my skin tone. Something that is kind of bright (but not too in your face) that is sheer. It can have sheen , but not frosty.

TIA for your recomendations

 

[user79]

I'm kind of not understanding how a blush can be bright but sheer at the same time? Do you mean like a more strong color, instead of something subtle color-wise?

 

[winterphobic]

Well..I guess I'm looking for something to brighten up my sallow skin. Something with colour and but not too bright, like a clown.
I have no idea how to describe what I mean.

 

[iluvmac]

Try Mac Well Dressed, it's got a satin finish, so it's not frosty at all. It will give you a "bonne mine", like the French say!

 

[lethaldesign]

I would try one of the Sheertone blushes. It really depends what color you are looking for though... Pinch Me is my fave blush ever. Its a dirty coral rose color that gives the cheeks a beautiful flush when applied lightly. Pink Swoon is also a great one if you are going for pink cheeks.

If you don't like the Sheertone finish, Satin finishes are also very nice. Cubic is a great neutral pink.

 

[knoxydoll]

Most powder blushes can be sheered down with your application. I'd say pick up the most bright colour you can find (if you can get to a pro store Azalea would be awesome). Frankly Scarlet is a really nice red.

 

[soulstar]

I'm a NC20/NC25 and I use SpringSheen. It's a sheertone shimmer blush. It looks like a coral color with gold shimmer. It's not shimmery that much but with the right light application it shows up as a very natural flush. It gives you a nice glow as well. It's my favorite that I've tried so far! Hope this helps =)

 

[browneyedbaby]

Yeah I was going to say Pink Swoon or Springsheen... or Benefit Dandelion as a non-Mac alternative, It's really buildable and so pretty.

 

[mariecinder]

Like Knoxydoll said, any blush can be sheer with the right application! Right now I'm loving Pink Swoon and Springsheen. Applied lightly with a fluffy brush they add just a touch of color and shimmer.

 

[SquirrelQueen]

Have you tried any of the blushcremes? Just got into them and totally

LOVE

them! I live pretty far from the nearest MAC store or counter so I buy almost everything online---when I ordered the blushcremes, I thought, what have I done? They're so bright in the container! But they sheer out beautifully.

Right now, my favorite is Sweet William but I also have Posey, which is VERY bright in the container, and Ladyblush. Brit Wit is on its way. I'm NW15-20 and prefer cool colors. Posey might work for you, or perhaps one of the others.

 

[ms_bloom]

I agree that any good powder blush can be sheer with the right brush - the 187 if you have it. I second the rec for Dandelion, it isn't dark but just brightens the whole face. Best way to get bright and sheer is a cream or gel-cream blush (I'm thinking the Stila push-ups), or even a stain if you can get those to work.

 

[xxsgtigressxx]

PINK SWOON! I have your coloring and i had the same problem, i was looking dull, pink swoon is sheer so you can layer it from a touch of bright pink to more and more intensity. I LOVE this blush, as well as fashion frenzy from fafi, but you need a light hand with that one

 

[lara]

Nars Desire. It's vibrant sweetie pink in the pan, but has a lovely translucency when blushed onto your skin.

 

[candidilyme]

i did my roomate's gf's makeup this mornign and she's nc 20, i used light flush msf and it gave her like a very subtle glow about her face and it looked very natural too

 

[XShear]

I'm a NW20, and use NARS Mata Hari as my "look awake and fresh" blush.

Using a light hand, it's gorgeous!

 

[VioletB]

Quote:

Originally Posted by knoxydoll Most powder blushes can be sheered down with your application. I'd say pick up the most bright colour you can find (if you can get to a pro store Azalea would be awesome). Frankly Scarlet is a really nice red.

Oooh I have Azalea it is beautiful!! If I use a 187 brush I can get it on really super sheer.

 

[anshu7]

for a cheaper alternative try loreal blush delice in ginger snap.i am nc 25 and i love it.u can also try bobbi brown pink raspberry pot rouge.its beautiful

 

[seabird]

cubic gives me a natural glow (i'm nc15) with a tiny amount of product, so i'm sure you could build it up. or use light flush over the top? both give me a lovely natural glow.

 

[frocher]

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