Re: How To Find Your Perfect Blush and Lip Color

cuddlesmama · ‎03-11-2010

Yes, I have heard that peachy/pink should look good on everyone but I have never purchased that color. What is the color name that you have been using and company? Thanks

@ALRATIBA wrote:
It must be close to 30 years ago ... trying to find to find the right blush for my fair (light beige) skin.

I asked the advice of one of the women at the makeup counter and she directed me to a light peachy/pink and I bought the shade she recommended. Still using that same color.

Franklinbell · ‎01-04-2015

Yes I have heard this before. This has been around for quite a while.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

Adding to my earlier reply .... re lip color ....

I only use tinted lip gloss. My natural lip color is good.

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@ALRATIBA wrote:
It must be close to 30 years ago ... trying to find to find the right blush for my fair (light beige) skin.

I asked the advice of one of the women at the makeup counter and she directed me to a light peachy/pink and I bought the shade she recommended. Still using that same color.

ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

@cuddlesmama

Since cosmetic brands and colors come and go, over the years, I've switched between brands when I found the desired shade.

Because cosmetics are frequently discontinued ... I decided just to "do it myself."

In recent years, I've mixed my own by crushing cake blush shades into powder and mixing to arrive at the color I want. I use Cover Girl and Avon .... and some that I find in the drugstore. Depends what's available when I need to replenish. I can usually make enough powder blush to last me about a year. I cut the blush with light beige face powder.

Try it yourself ... a bit messy but worth the effort to get exactly what you want. No need to be a slave the the cosmetic industry.

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@cuddlesmama wrote:
Yes, I have heard that peachy/pink should look good on everyone but I have never purchased that color. What is the color name that you have been using and company? Thanks
@ALRATIBA wrote:
It must be close to 30 years ago ... trying to find to find the right blush for my fair (light beige) skin.

I asked the advice of one of the women at the makeup counter and she directed me to a light peachy/pink and I bought the shade she recommended. Still using that same color.

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@ALRATIBA wrote:
It must be close to 30 years ago ... trying to find to find the right blush for my fair (light beige) skin.

I asked the advice of one of the women at the makeup counter and she directed me to a light peachy/pink and I bought the shade she recommended. Still using that same color.

Hi @ALRATIBA Obviously, everyone should feel free to wear whatever blush one wants, but a person's skin color changes over a 30 year period.

The number of pigment-containing cells (melanocytes) decreases. The remaining melanocytes increase in size. Aging skin looks thinner, paler, and clear (translucent). Pigmented spots, including age spots, may appear in sun-exposed areas.

There are changes in the connective tissue that reduce the skin's strength and elasticity. It is more noticeable in sun-exposed areas. The subcutaneous fat layer thins so it has less "padding."

Women gradually produce less oil in the skin beginning after menopause. This can make it harder to keep the skin moist, resulting in dryness and itchiness.

The blood vessels under the skin become more fragile. This leads to bruising, bleeding under the skin, even after minor injury.

Aging skin repairs itself more slowly than younger skin. Wound healing may be up to 4 times slower.

Changes in hair color has an effect on what colors are more flattering to our skin.

So changing make-up and skin care as we age makes sense.

ETA -- I just read about you mixing your own color! You may be changing to obtain that same result as you want.

And I agree, a peachy pink combo is a good color. Subtle and can't go wrong.

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ALRATIBA · ‎07-15-2016

@NYCLatinaMe s

Interesting .... thanks for the info.

Apparently we've inherited good genes. in fact our mitochondrial DNA is one of the rarest - less than 4% of Europeans (our ancestors). So, comparison to others is really not valid.

Women in my family have very fair light beige oily skin .... no issues ... and have aged or are aging really well.

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

I've heard about using the inside of your lip for lipstick color but not for blush.

As I've posted before, I'm more of a natural makeup gal, but as I've aged I do use more color on my lips. I prefer medium berry shades. Nothing too red or too dark. I have a mosaic palette of pinks and berries for blush that I apply sparingly. I don't like anything peachy on my lips or cheeks.

Enjoy the long holiday weekend!

wilma · ‎03-13-2010

@NYCLatinaMe wrote:
@MalibuFox wrote:
@cuddlesmama there's also another theory goin' round , where it's being said to compare to areola area.. it was touted on the show "The Doctors" years ago. certainly a creative idea ..

Maybe not in the cosmetics aisle...

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