Best blush for olive skin

The best blush for olive skin is a muted rose or coral. Olive skin has a green or gray cast mixed with warm or neutral undertones, so it can look sallow in the wrong blush. Pale pinks often turn gray, and very orange blushes can look muddy. Muted, slightly warm shades are the sweet spot. Think dusty rose, soft coral, warm apricot and terracotta. These colors balance the green in your skin and give you a healthy, sun-kissed flush. Satin finishes add warmth and life, while very matte powders can flatten your complexion. Medium to rich pigment usually works best, especially if your olive skin is medium or deep.

Tips that actually help

• Choose warm or muted pinks to counter the green in olive skin.
• Use a satin finish to bring warmth and life to the cheeks.
• Blend blush up toward your temples and connect it lightly to your bronzer for a seamless, sunny look.
• Test blush in natural daylight. Olive skin can look very different under warm indoor lighting.

Go easy on: Pale, cool pinks can turn gray on olive skin, and bright neon shades can look harsh. Very orange blushes can also look muddy.