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I’m a brown skin girlie, and I’m obsessed with these 6 melanin-friendly blushes — and they’re all under $25
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Ami Colé Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick
Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush Blush
e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty Blush
Juvia's Place Blushed Duo
Rare Beauty Soft Pinch Liquid Blush
NYX Cosmetics Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint Blush
When it comes to finding the perfect blush for melanin-rich skin, it’s all about finding the right color, pigment and undertones that enhance our natural beauty and avoid any ashiness or grayness. As a self-proclaimed blush enthusiast, my makeup bag is overflowing with options, but fear not! We’ve handpicked the absolute best of the best for you today.
These six blushes not only provide rich and pigmented color, but their price tags won’t send you running for the hills. Whether you’re aiming for a natural or full-glam look, we’ve got you covered. So get ready to fall in love with these six blushes that have me completely obsessed. Plus, they’re all under $25!
We’ve been obsessed with Ami Colé since its viral lip oil, and drop after drop, they’ve shown they do not mess around when it comes to the melanated girlies. If you haven’t heard of the brand, you’ve absolutely been living under a rock, and its new blushes are no exception.
This Senegalese-owned brand has everyone captivated by its latest game-changing creation: the Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick! It comes in four different melanin-friendly shades, and the soft-matte, buildable cream formula is perfect for giving your cheeks and lips a natural, blurred tint. Get ready to glow with a stunning flush of warmth and brightness every day — thanks to Ami Colé’s Desert Date Cream Blush & Lip Multistick.
Want to add a touch of natural-looking color to your cheeks, lips, and eyes? Look no further than Danessa Myricks Beauty’s Vision Flush Blush. This long-lasting and blendable multi-use liquid pigment is the perfect solution for any occasion.
My absolute favorite shade for the cheeks is Tutu, a bold and vibrant fuchsia that will leave everyone asking where you got your stunning blush. With the Danessa Myricks Beauty Vision Flush Blush, you’ll always have a radiant and glowing complexion that’s ready to steal the show.
If you are a makeup minimalist like me, the e.l.f. Cosmetics Putty blush is just the product for you. This blush is a dupe for the RMS Beauty Lip2Cheek (which runs for an astounding $36) and has had us in a chokehold since its launch in October 2020 — for good reason.
It comes in multiple shades, each a great fit for various skin tones, undertones, and textures. Now, instead of spending $36 for one blush, you can buy five different shades for $35 and save that extra dollar for the next viral beauty product.
While we all love a traditional pink blush, an orange blush on brown skin is just as stunning! Juvia’s Place Blushed Duo has great options for our orange blush girlies, and its duo blush kit only runs for only $18.
“Amazing!” One reviewer said. “Love this shade, goes well with my skin tone, matter factly, it goes well with any skin tone. The colors are vibrant and beautiful. You can go light for a daytime look to intensity for the evening.”
“Juvia’s place don’t miss,” agreed another. “Got vol 5, lovely on dark skin. Definitely buying more shades.”
If you’re a blush fanatic like me, then I’m sure you’ve already heard of this next product. The one and only Miss Gomez’s Rare Beauty Blush is an absolute cult favorite, offering a wide range of shades with both matte and dewy finishes. After diving deep into the endless abyss of beauty TikTok, we’ve come to a unanimous decision on the best shades for all of our beautiful brown skin beauties out there. Here they are:
Red: Grateful
Peach: Love
Bright Pink: Lucky
Berry: Faith
This blush is top-tier for a reason, and the brown skin girlies, including myself, are rightfully obsessed.
NYX Cosmetics will always be an industry drugstore favorite, and this next product is a prime example of why. The brand’s Sweet Cheeks Soft Cheek Tint Blush comes in six shades at just $9.50.
Lightweight and blendable, the blush leaves a soft flush of color that lasts all day long. A little goes a long way, according to the reviewers, and if you’re on the lookout for a more cost-effective alternative to Rare Beauty, this blush is just the one for you.
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