One of the best things about orange blush is the fact that it’s universally flattering on so many skin tones and it’s just that bit more fun than the traditional pink so many of us put on our cheeks. As makeup artist Pauline Briscoe told Glamour, “Anyone can wear the shade, it really doesn’t matter how old you are or what skin tone you have. It’s a bold move — proving you’re committed to experimentation with color — but it’s also not too cool for warmer skin tones and not too warm for cooler ones.” To get the right orange blush for you, check your undertones. Just like choosing the lipstick that’s right for you is based on your undertones, those with cool undertones will want to go for an orange with blue undertones to avoid looking too unnaturally orange in the cheeks. As for those with warm undertones, coppers or warmer orange blushes will be more flattering. Either way though, this blush will bring warmth back into your face — which is perfect when your summer tan said bye-bye a few months ago.
When you apply orange, though, don’t get too heavy-handed if you want it to look natural. “The trick is to apply it with a superlight hand. Use very little product and pressure on the brush, and build it from there. As long as it’s light, it won’t look ridiculous in real life,” celebrity makeup artist Ralph Siciliano recommended to Glamour.
