Purple Blush

Purple blush on dark skin can be particularly flattering. It can also work well for people who have yellow undertones. However, blush comes in a variety of purple shades, which means there's a hue that works with all skin tones. Use this guide to narrow down the specific color of purple you should use:

• Light to fair skin: Purple pastel hues, lavender and lilac with a hint of pink 

• Medium to tan skin: Violet and mauve

• Dark skin: Plum, berry, darker violet and other dark purple hues

While these suggestions should complement those skin tones the best, you can experiment with different hues of blush to see which one is ideal for you. Many purple blushes have red and pink tones in them, which can help you ease into using purple since it leans toward colors you're accustomed to using in your makeup routine.  

You can wear purple blush the same way you wear any shade. The way you apply it depends on your desired outcome. Applying it to the apples of your cheeks creates a youthful look. Aim for the hollows of your cheeks to contour with the purple blush. For a lifted look, apply purple blush where your highlighter normally goes, and blend upward with a sweeping motion. 

You can use purple blush on your eyelids in place of eye shadow to coordinate your look. Another option is to use purple liquid blush on your lips as a coordinating lipstick substitute. Cover it with lip gloss to complete the look.

If you decide to test out purple blush, use these tips to help:

• Apply makeup primer and your foundation to create a smooth base for your blush.

• Start with a sheer purple blush, and apply it lightly. You can build more coverage if you want a darker purple color. 

• Blend the purple blush well to help for a more natural look. Using a blush brush makes it easier to blend.

With practice, your purple blush can help brighten your face and add a fun, unique twist to your cheeks.