Blush for Darker Skin

Blush for Darker Skin..♥



Hey beauts!

I wanted to do a post to help out my darker skin ladies out there who are unsure about blush. In this post, by darker skin, I'm referring to women who are about my shade or darker (for reference I use MAC NC50). 

Why are a lot of darker women so scared of colour? There's really nothing to be afraid of when it comes to wearing blush. Do not let people fool you into thinking you can only pull off plum or berry shades or that you cannot wear blush at all! There are so many other colours that you can wear but obviously there's no need to take it too far and opt for the lightest pink available. It's all to do with the intensity of the shade chosen and you just have to be wise with your selection so you don't make the mistake of looking ashy. 

It's almost as if we have been trained to gravitate towards berry shades. Unless that is your preference, you are not limited to it. My first ever blush from MAC was Loverush (pictured below) but sooner or later, I realised that I wanted to explore and that I too could wear beautiful coral shades and other shades too!

To me, applying blush is a vital step during your makeup routine. In my opinion, it brightens, creates a youthful glow and also adds warmth to the skin giving that "natural glow from within" look. I very rarely leave home without wearing it. It just adds radiance to my skin and makes me look full of life which is the purpose of blush anyway.  

I'm aware that we don't blush naturally, but being darker skin, it is important that we make the right choice of colour. Rich, deep and warm shades are more complementary to our skin tone. Colours such as orange, brick red and coral look beautiful against our skin for a "natural" warm glow. 

Below is a selection of blush shades that you may possibly consider. You are in no way limited to these shades but I just wanted to give an example of the different shades that can be worn. 

L-H: MAC Devil, MAC Sweet As Cocoa, MAC Loverush, NARS Gina, MAC Love Joy, MAC Ambering Rose, NARS Gilda, MAC Raizin, MAC Format, NARS Taj Mahal

If you prefer, rich plum, berry and deep pink shades can also be worn and for added intensity. These shades particularly look nice against very deep skin tones. 

I on't think these shades are available to buy anymore

The blush you wear is entirely up to you but I hope I've helped someone out there who may be scared to wear blush or helped push someone into trying new colours.

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Blush for Darker Skin

Blush for Darker Skin..♥



Hey beauts!

I wanted to do a post to help out my darker skin ladies out there who are unsure about blush. In this post, by darker skin, I'm referring to women who are about my shade or darker (for reference I use MAC NC50). 

Why are a lot of darker women so scared of colour? There's really nothing to be afraid of when it comes to wearing blush. Do not let people fool you into thinking you can only pull off plum or berry shades or that you cannot wear blush at all! There are so many other colours that you can wear but obviously there's no need to take it too far and opt for the lightest pink available. It's all to do with the intensity of the shade chosen and you just have to be wise with your selection so you don't make the mistake of looking ashy. 

It's almost as if we have been trained to gravitate towards berry shades. Unless that is your preference, you are not limited to it. My first ever blush from MAC was Loverush (pictured below) but sooner or later, I realised that I wanted to explore and that I too could wear beautiful coral shades and other shades too!

To me, applying blush is a vital step during your makeup routine. In my opinion, it brightens, creates a youthful glow and also adds warmth to the skin giving that "natural glow from within" look. I very rarely leave home without wearing it. It just adds radiance to my skin and makes me look full of life which is the purpose of blush anyway.  

I'm aware that we don't blush naturally, but being darker skin, it is important that we make the right choice of colour. Rich, deep and warm shades are more complementary to our skin tone. Colours such as orange, brick red and coral look beautiful against our skin for a "natural" warm glow. 

Below is a selection of blush shades that you may possibly consider. You are in no way limited to these shades but I just wanted to give an example of the different shades that can be worn. 

L-H: MAC Devil, MAC Sweet As Cocoa, MAC Loverush, NARS Gina, MAC Love Joy, MAC Ambering Rose, NARS Gilda, MAC Raizin, MAC Format, NARS Taj Mahal

If you prefer, rich plum, berry and deep pink shades can also be worn and for added intensity. These shades particularly look nice against very deep skin tones. 

I on't think these shades are available to buy anymore

The blush you wear is entirely up to you but I hope I've helped someone out there who may be scared to wear blush or helped push someone into trying new colours.

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What's New: MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

What's New: MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick..♥

Apologies if you've already seen millions of posts and videos about Viva Glam Nicki by MAC but I thought I might as well join in with the hype and I may have some readers who actually haven't come across them yet (which would be surprising). Those who have been following my blog from the start would have seen my post  last year about the release. I was actually excited but was hoping the shade wouldn't be like Pink Friday because in all honesty, I'm not sure if I really liked that shade. 

They finally released Viva Glam Nicki on March 1st but I was sent a pre-order code so I got it late February but it is now available for everyone to buy. 

This shade is quite different to 'Pink Friday' as it isn't much of a blue pink but more a pink with yellow undertones. Once again, I don't think I feel completely comfortable with this colour. It could just be that I'm used to wearing autumn shades but this lipstick is very bright. As soon as you take the lid off the casing, it just looks so bright; almost like a neon pink!

If you're a fan of bright pinks and you're not really fond of pinks with blue undertones, then you'll probably like this lipstick. As for me, I'm not sure if I'll be keeping mine but my mum also bought one (which I've swatched below) and she seems to like it and will be keeping the lipstick.

Finish: Satin

Collection: Limited Edition

Price: £13.50 (100% of the proceeds go to the MAC HIV/AIDS Fund)

What do you think of the shade? Did you purchase it or have any plans to?

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What's New: MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick

What's New: MAC Viva Glam Nicki Lipstick..♥

Apologies if you've already seen millions of posts and videos about Viva Glam Nicki by MAC but I thought I might as well join in with the hype and I may have some readers who actually haven't come across them yet (which would be surprising). Those who have been following my blog from the start would have seen my post  last year about the release. I was actually excited but was hoping the shade wouldn't be like Pink Friday because in all honesty, I'm not sure if I really liked that shade. 

They finally released Viva Glam Nicki on March 1st but I was sent a pre-order code so I got it late February but it is now available for everyone to buy. 

This shade is quite different to 'Pink Friday' as it isn't much of a blue pink but more a pink with yellow undertones. Once again, I don't think I feel completely comfortable with this colour. It could just be that I'm used to wearing autumn shades but this lipstick is very bright. As soon as you take the lid off the casing, it just looks so bright; almost like a neon pink!

If you're a fan of bright pinks and you're not really fond of pinks with blue undertones, then you'll probably like this lipstick. As for me, I'm not sure if I'll be keeping mine but my mum also bought one (which I've swatched below) and she seems to like it and will be keeping the lipstick.

Finish: Satin

Collection: Limited Edition

Price: £13.50 (100% of the proceeds go to the MAC HIV/AIDS Fund)

What do you think of the shade? Did you purchase it or have any plans to?

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Mary Kay Liquid Lip Colour

Mary Kay Liquid Lip Colour - Sherbet..♥

"A cool treat for lips in a mouthwatering shade. Mary Kay® Liquid Lip Color in Sherbet combines the coverage and finish of a lipstick with the foolproof application of a gloss. This multitalented wonder lets you customize color the way you want from bold to barely there. And there’s a superrefreshing mint flavor for an instant pick-me-up. In six luscious shades."

Sometimes I fancy a bit of a change from lipstick but then I don't want to opt for a lip gloss so I usually go for something a little in-between such as this liquid lip colour by Mary Kay. The Mary Kay Liquid Lip Colour is comparable to a lip creme where its finish and coverage is very similar to a lipstick but its application is that of a lip gloss with its doe-foot sponge applicator. 

The consistency of this product is very smooth and the doe-foot sponge applicator makes it very easy to glide on and apply.

Pictured above is the product in the colour 'Sherbet' which I would describe as a shade of coral. The liquid lip colour is pigmented but is very buildable so you can apply it as sheer or as bold as you want depending on your preference.

I love how moisturising this lip creme is because as we all know, lipsticks can tend to be drying but this does not dry my lips out at all! It's great for those days you just want a break from lipstick. 

Mary Kay do not have this product on their UK site so click here to purchase Sherbet from a trusted seller on eBay!

Swatches

Have you tried any of the Mary Kay Liquid Colours?

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Mary Kay Liquid Lip Colour

Mary Kay Liquid Lip Colour - Sherbet..♥

"A cool treat for lips in a mouthwatering shade. Mary Kay® Liquid Lip Color in Sherbet combines the coverage and finish of a lipstick with the foolproof application of a gloss. This multitalented wonder lets you customize color the way you want from bold to barely there. And there’s a superrefreshing mint flavor for an instant pick-me-up. In six luscious shades."

Sometimes I fancy a bit of a change from lipstick but then I don't want to opt for a lip gloss so I usually go for something a little in-between such as this liquid lip colour by Mary Kay. The Mary Kay Liquid Lip Colour is comparable to a lip creme where its finish and coverage is very similar to a lipstick but its application is that of a lip gloss with its doe-foot sponge applicator. 

The consistency of this product is very smooth and the doe-foot sponge applicator makes it very easy to glide on and apply.

Pictured above is the product in the colour 'Sherbet' which I would describe as a shade of coral. The liquid lip colour is pigmented but is very buildable so you can apply it as sheer or as bold as you want depending on your preference.

I love how moisturising this lip creme is because as we all know, lipsticks can tend to be drying but this does not dry my lips out at all! It's great for those days you just want a break from lipstick. 

Mary Kay do not have this product on their UK site so click here to purchase Sherbet from a trusted seller on eBay!

Swatches

Have you tried any of the Mary Kay Liquid Colours?

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