Best blush for neutral undertones

The best blush for neutral undertones is dusty rose. Neutral undertones sit between warm and cool, so you get to borrow from both sides of the blush aisle. Lucky you. Dusty rose, soft mauve, peachy pink and muted berry are all flattering and easy to wear. Fair and light neutral skin looks lovely in soft rose and peachy pink, medium and tan skin glows in dusty rose and soft berry, and deeper skin looks stunning in muted berry and warm plum. Skip the extremes, like icy pinks and very orange blushes, which can tilt your face too far one way. Mixing a warm and a cool blush together often gives the most natural result. Satin finishes give a healthy glow.

Tips that actually help

• Try both warm and cool blush shades. Neutral undertones can usually wear both.
• Mix two blushes for a custom shade that matches your skin.
• Choose balanced shades like dusty rose and soft mauve for the easiest wins.
• Blend blush toward your temples for a lifted, natural look.

Go easy on: Very icy pinks and very orange blushes can tilt too far warm or cool. Stick to balanced shades for the most natural look.