I'm not going to lie, I wasn't always a fan of blush. I guess I figured my skin is naturally dark and tan, why would I even need to use blush? But all it took was one makeup artist swiping on the perfect peachy pink shade on to my cheeks for me to realize that blush really is a Latina's best friend, it doesn't matter your skin tone. The trick is finding the shade that works best for your complexion!
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The cool thing about blush is it doesn't just add a pop of color, but it also brightens your face, giving you that just-came-back-from-vacation glow all year long. It can make your face look more awake and alive with a single swipe and cut down majorly on the amount of makeup you have to use all around.
A peachy blush with golden flakes looks great on a tan or caramel complexion like mine, while rich berry shades stand out on darker skin tones. Here are some of the __BEST blushes for chicas with darker skin i__nspired by some of our favorite Latina celebs!
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Camila Alves
My skin tone is really similiar to Camila Alves' so I always opt for peachy pinks with golden flakes to make my cheeks pop. Try DiorBlush Vibrant Colour Powder in Coral Cruise ($42).
Christina Milian
If you have a warm complexion like Christina Milian's opt for a bright pink blush with golden flecks to bring out your skin's yellow undertones. I like Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush ($35).
Zoe Saldana
An orangey-red blush adds a nice, natural-looking flush to Zoe Saldana's beautiful, bronzed complexion. Try NARS Blush in Exhibit A ($30).
Arlenis Sosa
If you have cooler undertones (like Arlenis Sosa does), try a deep berry shade. Marc Jacobs Beauty Shameless Bold Blush in in Tantalizing ($30) would look stunning!
Lupita Nyong'O
For skin tones like Lupita Nyong'o's, you want a bright and bold shade that's going to stand out against your complexion. Try an intense color, like Black Up in NBL02 ($25).
