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Best blush for cool undertones

The best blush for cool undertones is rose or berry. Cool undertones have pink, red or blue hues, so blushes with a blue or pink base look the most natural. Rose, berry, raspberry, plum and cool pink add a fresh, healthy flush. Think the color your cheeks turn on a cold day. Fair and light skin with cool undertones looks lovely in sheer baby pink and soft rose. Medium and tan skin can go for raspberry and berry, and deeper skin looks incredible in plum, deep berry and fuchsia. Peach, orange and terracotta can look muddy on cool skin. Satin finishes and a cool-toned highlight look polished and fresh.

Tips that actually help

  • Choose blushes with a pink, blue or berry base.
  • Pair blush with a cool, pearly highlighter for a fresh finish.
  • Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks and blend upward for a natural flush.
  • Try a sheer berry stain for a long-lasting, just-pinched look.

Go easy on: Peach, orange and terracotta blushes can look muddy or sallow on cool undertones.

Our 12 picks for cool undertones

Ranked by how closely each shade's color matches what flatters cool undertones. Tap Try it on to see it on your face.

Makeup by Mario

Pale Petal

Soft Pop Blush Stick

soft pink

$34dewy🌸 Light Summer#1

Rare Beauty

Faith

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

deep berry

$25matte🍷 Deep Winter#2

Patrick Ta

She's Wanted

Major Headlines Double-Take Crème & Powder Blush Duo

rich berry

$38satin🍷 Deep Winter#3

NARS

Sin

Blush

cool berry with golden sheen

$34shimmer🍷 Deep Winter

Rare Beauty

Happy

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

cool pink

$25dewy🌊 True Summer

Rare Beauty

Grace

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

bright rose mauve

$25matte❄️ True Winter

Rare Beauty

Believe

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

true mauve

$25dewy🌊 True Summer

Rare Beauty

Lucky

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

hot pink

$25dewy❄️ True Winter

Dior

001 Pink

Backstage Rosy Glow Blush

ph-reactive fresh pink

$42satin🌊 True Summer

e.l.f.

Suave Mauve

Camo Liquid Blush

mauve

$7matte🌊 True Summer

e.l.f.

Pinky Promise

Camo Liquid Blush

cool pink

$7matte🌊 True Summer

e.l.f.

Pink-Me-Up

Halo Glow Blush Beauty Wand

bright glowy pink

$12dewy❄️ True Winter

Also for cool undertones

FAQ

What blush color is best for cool undertones?+

Rose, berry, raspberry and plum. They complement pink and blue undertones.

Can cool undertones wear peach blush?+

A very soft, pink-leaning peach can work, but most peach and coral shades look better on warm undertones.

How do I know if I have cool undertones?+

If silver jewelry looks better on you than gold and your veins look bluish or purple, you likely have cool undertones. Our color quiz can confirm it.

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