topic Re: Need blush suggestions in Beauty

Need blush suggestions

gazelle77 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:53:50 GMT

I am 59, light to medium skin tone, white hair. It seems every blush I try looks too garish, doll like. I do need the color. What blush is just a hint of glow without screaming old lady? The last one I tried was IT cosmetics cheek tint....it was too bright. Skinn's teen tone cream blush is OK. Laura Geller's baked seem too pigmented and bright....I have a bunch of others in my drawer that I just can not use.

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mstyrion — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 02:59:44 GMT

NARS Org asm is a nice subtle shade.

The NYX cream blushes are also very nice.

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Andreatoo — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:00:07 GMT

while I am generally using what is in the makeup kit that I have on hand these days I always liked clinique and the color fig. I am fair haired with fair skin

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espree — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:06:07 GMT

I agree with the Nars Org asm (hate the name). Sephora has a hard time keeping it in stock.

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vac — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:07:46 GMT

You didn't say what color you're looking for, but what immediately came to mind for me is Maybelline Dream Mousse blush. I have the color Peach Satin and it's very light and gives just a hint of color. If you prefer pinks, perhaps there's another color available that would work for you.

I am also fair and sometimes find blushes are too pigmented and hard to tone down, so I know what you mean.

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vac — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:08:36 GMT

Wanted to add that Milani makes a very good dupe for NARS O called Luminous. It does have shimmer, though, if that makes a difference.

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gazelle77 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:14:08 GMT

Thanks for the suggestions! I will write these and any others that people suggest down, and do some investigating.

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F1wild — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:14:09 GMT

On 9/2/2014 gazelle77 said: I am 59, light to medium skin tone, white hair. It seems every blush I try looks too garish, doll like. I do need the color. What blush is just a hint of glow without screaming old lady? The last one I tried was IT cosmetics cheek tint....it was too bright. Skinn's teen tone cream blush is OK. Laura Geller's baked seem too pigmented and bright....I have a bunch of others in my drawer that I just can not use.

I have the same problem at times with blush. You want one with staying power, not too much to start. I mostly use LG baked, but don't apply it directly to my face. I swirl it, tap brush then sometime blot on tissue before applying it. I also found that finding the correct brush helped. I was using a kabuki which was too intense.

There was a thread last week, I think, about light pink blushes that included some great suggestions. When someone says they want less color a lot suggest peach. They don't always work for r because I need cool-toned cosmetics.

Good luck! I'm sure you'll find something great!

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F1wild — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:15:18 GMT

On 9/2/2014 vaccinia said:
Wanted to add that Milani makes a very good dupe for NARS O called Luminous. It does have shimmer, though, if that makes a difference.

That's great to know. Thank you for the info!

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Sister Golden Hair — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:24:46 GMT

Smashbox Soft Focus is a great blush.

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T Mama — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:35:36 GMT

I have light skin, my favorite is Maybelline fit me in Light rose. Very subtle but pretty

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pattypeep — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:38:04 GMT

Hi, gazelle: I am older than you and have a fair complexion. I have used LG's baked blush (Golden Apricot) for a couple of years and love the way it looks. Perhaps the problem with some of the blushes you have tried are the result of the wrong brush and/or the application. I use a very light hand and a large fluffy brush and find that it looks very natural. I usually take a second look before I leave the house and occasionally add a bit more.

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chgobrsfan — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:41:40 GMT

I am 60 yo w/white hair & light/med complexion w/pink undertone. If you are looking for a crème blush, I use MAC "Ladyblush". No shimmer but gives a dewy from within glow. If you like powder, I use Hourglass Ambient Blush in "Etheral Glow". Again, no shimmer but dewy natural look. Hope you find what you are looking for. It can be very trying.

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Katcat1 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:47:54 GMT

Use your favorite lipstick. I do that sometimes. I recently found out that if I take my index finger and rub over the powdered blush and place on my cheek and just blend out and down, it really looks good. It's not too much and if you need more color you can add a little. With a brush there is less control of the amount you are putting on your face. I have different blush colors. I own Natural Beauty by Tarte and Blissful. This is Tarte's long lasting powder blush. I also own Laura Mercier's Rose Petal which is peach/pink color (gives you color but is not screaming).

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gazelle77 — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:50:32 GMT

On 9/2/2014 twopeas said:
Hi, gazelle: I am older than you and have a fair complexion. I have used LG's baked blush (Golden Apricot) for a couple of years and love the way it looks. Perhaps the problem with some of the blushes you have tried are the result of the wrong brush and/or the application. I use a very light hand and a large fluffy brush and find that it looks very natural. I usually take a second look before I leave the house and occasionally add a bit more.

Yes, application is everything....I have left the house and looked in a mirror later and almost wanted to run back to car it looked so bad!

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Sister Golden Hair — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 03:54:47 GMT

You might try using a soft powder puff instead of a brush.

I remember my Mother's little tub of red rouge. She just used her fingers.

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Trix — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:07:42 GMT

Nars is my favorite line for blush, and his O blush is extremely popular, but for a mature complexion it should be noted that the color contains a slight shimmer. I do not think it would be an appropriate blush to be worn alone. It looks better highlighting or enhancing another blush or bronzer. In fact, O is frequently available in a duo compact with a lovely matte light brown bronzer. I use that combination once in a while as a daytime blush option. If going with Nars I recommend Dolce Vita which is a matte light pink/rose.

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RainyDayGal — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:11:52 GMT

I am in love with Laura Geller's gelato blush. I have the papaya and it is just the softest hint of color, or I can apply heavier by adjusting the brush for more intense color. I don't think you could go wrong with either color.

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lizzief — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 04:26:12 GMT

I use Laura Gellar Blush & Brighten Pink Grapefruit. It's a popular shade because it's a very natural looking color and goes with so many different skin tones. If the Q doesn't have it in stock, try her website. I use a small kabuki brush with it so I can easily build how much I want to apply.

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Harpa — Wed, 03 Sep 2014 13:05:06 GMT

If you want a DS version: CG classic #570 in Natural Glow.