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Blusher for olive skin

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Jemster · 26/07/2013 22:53

Can anyone recommend a blusher that suits olivey but at times sallow looking skin? I look permanently tired and really want something to pick me up and make me look healthier.
I have clinique's innocent peach but find it can look a bit orangey. Thanks

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coffeeinbed · 26/07/2013 22:56

you need a pink one.
Try MAC.
They have tons.

CeeceeBloomingdale · 27/07/2013 07:04

I find a rosy pink creme blush works well. Mine is by eyeko but I think they have stopped making it now.There must be others out there though

Lonelynessie · 27/07/2013 09:09

I go to mac, I've had a pink one which was nice but my favourite everyday blusher is a peachy coloured one (I think it might actually be called peachy)

AppleYumYum · 27/07/2013 09:24

I'm olive, love Nars orgasm, my make up lady used it for my wedding and I've been addicted ever since!

Dylanlovesbaez · 27/07/2013 09:41

Benefit cha cha tint is lovely and also elf hd blush. Look quite natural and healthy looking. Last ages too.

madamecake · 27/07/2013 09:42

I use bobbi brown pale pink, which is actually bright pink, and looks fantastic on. I find peach tones make me look more sallow.

Dilidali · 27/07/2013 09:44

I use murano by Maxx Factor. It is very very subtle, more brown than pink.

Jemster · 27/07/2013 11:38

Thanks for the suggestions. I would say colouring is warm rather than cool, brown eyes, brown hair with highlights and olivey sallow skin. Everything I've read said warm colouring should avoid pinks as they are for cool colouring. But I definitely think the innocent peach is too harsh and slightly orangey.
So from the replies above I guess pink can work for warm colouring but just got to find the right pink? Don't want to keep making expensive mistakes!

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coffeeinbed · 27/07/2013 11:51

Pink is lovely on olive skin, it's the contrast. It fives it a freshness you won't get from peach.

Try before you buy.Any counter will put some on you.
Bring a mirror with you and go out in daylight, check, go back and don't buy the first one you try. It's all trial and error.
Boots also have tester pots. Just try.

auldspinster · 27/07/2013 12:38

I have olive skin and wear Sunset, Pomegranate or Rose Gold - all by Sleek and only about £4 each.

ihatethecold · 27/07/2013 12:45

I have dark hair and eyes with olive skin but can look sallow.
I use bobbi brown Pot rouge in rose.

makes me look human again

SofaCanary · 27/07/2013 13:22

MAC Pinch Me is a really pretty warm pink.

SilverSixpence · 27/07/2013 13:38

Mac 'Gentle' is a lovely pink blush - works well on a variety of brown/olive skin tones

Limoncellolovely · 27/07/2013 14:23

I second bobbi brown pot rouge in rose peach makes me look hideous.

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