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Best cream blush for pale skin (and mascara tips too)?

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WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 30/04/2016 08:01

My make up bag needs a complete overhaul and I'm treating myself to a shopping trip this morning.

Any suggestions for a really good cream blush for pale skin (dark hair). Brands and/or shades?

Also, any mascara recommendations? I prefer a dark brown or brown/black colour. I'm blessed with long eyelashes so not fussed by lengthening/thickening claims. Just a decent mascara that doesn't clump or run easily.

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midnightmoomoo · 30/04/2016 08:21

I really like Clinique Naturally Glossy mascara, it doesn't irritate and stays put all day.

Kennington · 30/04/2016 08:57

Posietint is great but you have to blend it in fast otherwise you see a weird ghost blob of the original spot it was placed.
Bourjois 12 hour Aqua blush no3 is also good but I mix with moisturiser as it is so pigmented.

JuneFromBethesda · 30/04/2016 09:05

I have the Bourjois Aqua Blush too and I really like it - can't remember which number it is but it's the brightest pink - I have the same colouring as you and need a good strong pink colour to stop looking washed out. Really easy to apply and natural-looking, plus it smells of roses Smile

Backhometothenorth · 30/04/2016 09:12

Posietint and number 7 cream blush sticks (various shades- all blend in really nicely)

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 30/04/2016 10:04

Thanks for suggestions! Any more before I hit the shops?

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Fibbertigibbet · 30/04/2016 10:19

Collection do good dupes of the No. 7 blush sticks and they are very buildable. I am also very pale with dark hair and love mine!

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 30/04/2016 11:08

Decent non cloggy mascara in dark brown recommendations especially welcome!!

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MrsT2007 · 30/04/2016 19:02

Try the maybelline lash sensational in brown. I really love it, no crumbles or smudges, goes on like a dream.

Revlon cream blush is good, as it the bourgois gel one.

I too am pale skinned (pink toned) and dark haired

WhatWouldTheDoctorDo · 01/05/2016 14:57

Thanks everyone. I ended up at Bobbi brown. But I'll look out for the maybelline mascara as hardly anywhere seems to do brown these days!

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greenpoplinshirt · 01/05/2016 15:50

revlon cream blush here too. i use clinique naturally glossy too. im pale skin with beige tone and fairly dark hair.

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