Tested and Reviewed: MeritR...

I’ll admit, I joined the blush recreation fairly late. It wasn’t till I received a sunburn on my face (put on SPF, y’all), that I spotted how cute slightly pink cheek and nostril regarded. And when the temperatures dropped and my face began to look lifeless, I turned to blushes to carry a few of that shade again to my pores and skin. I’m virtually (key phrase: virtually!) ashamed to confess that I now personal about 20 completely different shades of blushes. However in my protection, greater than half of these got here from Benefit Magnificence’s cheeky new Les BonBons Set. With their full vary of Flush Balms at my disposal, I immediately received to taking part in round and discovering which rouge shade matched my olive pores and skin tone the perfect. 

To my shock, virtually each shade blended in fantastically—the query of which I selected was extra about what temper I used to be in on any given day. Once I fancied a flirty little drink, Le Bonbon turned my gal; once I sought to be that mysterious lady at a espresso store, Postmodern added an air of sophistication. To show that each shade magically did, actually, work on my pores and skin tone, I reviewed each single Benefit Magnificence Flush Balm shade—pictures included—so that you will be the decide your self.

At first look, I feared this extraordinarily poppy hue could be means too vibrant for me. However as soon as it’s blended in, it seems to be extra like a winter-kissed cheek. (You already know what I’m speaking about: that rosy flush you get from standing out within the chilly for too lengthy.) I like to recommend dabbing on slightly bit at a time, as a small quantity goes a great distance.

If Le Bonbon is to your “I’m chilly” look, then Lusitano is your “I simply went to Italy” blush. It’s paying homage to strolling round in flip flops in slightly sundress whereas overlooking a winery. Whereas it seems to be very orange at first look, it doesn’t look fairly as orange on the pores and skin. Its peachy hue pairs completely with my olive complexion.

This child pink is capital-c Cute. In comparison with the opposite shades, it takes just a few additional swipes to correctly deposit the colour onto the cheek. However as soon as it’s on, you’re met with a vivid, mushy pink that makes you immediately seem extra awake. 

Rouge is your basic pink—flirty, assured, and robust. It’s the shade I gravitate towards once I’m heading out in town in a black gown. It’s fairly pigmented, nevertheless, so apply it with a delicate hand.

The picture on Benefit’s web site made me consider Fox could be slightly extra pink than it’s in particular person. Nonetheless, the muted tone seems to be pretty on my cheeks, with a brown undertone that pairs oh-so-lovely on my pores and skin tone.

This shade is just beautiful. The darkish rouge (virtually purple) is ideal for fall and winter once I swap my make-up to extra earthy tones. It has a really subtle look to it, and I prefer to dab slightly on my lips to match as properly.

For those who don’t usually like blushes, then this one’s for you. It has a really faint, pure end to it that’s straightforward to put on every day—irrespective of the event. I do suppose it’s a shade higher suited to honest pores and skin tones, although, because it didn’t distinction very a lot towards my medium pores and skin tone.

I’m going to be trustworthy: Persimmon seems to be far more orange on the web site than it does in actual life. In my hand, the little bulb seems to be to be a hybrid of darkish orange, pink, and a touch of purple. Nonetheless, I think about it the proper summer time blush—however as an alternative of daytime journeys to city, it affords extra of a “sipping sangria at sundown” vibe.

This shade may be very pure. I get the sensation that it’s barely extra “moist” than the opposite formulation, and due to this fact doesn’t grip onto the pores and skin fairly as simply. It was slightly troublesome to switch the colour on my cheek, however after just a few swipes, I began to adore the mushy mauve-pink that appeared on my cheeks. 

Cheeky is just a few shades darker than Beverly Hills, and likewise leaves a extra noticeable wash of shade. One thing about it screams “younger and daring” to me. It’s for somebody who feels nice pleasure of their female power and is fearless in taking on house in any room. 

The candy and mature mauve shade present in Archival is totally pretty. Much like Beverly Hills, it has a extra balmy really feel and look to it, so I like to recommend it for individuals with dry pores and skin, as oily pores and skin sorts might really feel the delicate pigmentation disappears slightly too quick.

Final however removed from least, there may be Après. This shade took me without warning, as a result of the colour you see on the net, within the packaging, and on my pores and skin are all barely completely different from each other. By simply wanting on the product, Après seems to be like a really darkish purple with a contact of pink; on my face, although, it immediately reworked right into a vivid, punchy pink with solely a touch of purple. Maybe that is the sisterhood of the touring blush—it adapts and appears uniquely completely different on each single particular person. 

MEET THE AUTHOR

Bianca Kratky, Contributing Author

Bianca Kratky is a NYC-based trend and sweetness author with over 5 years of business expertise. She has written for notable publications like Cosmopolitan, Oprah Each day, Coveteur, and Journey & Leisure. Most just lately, she was InStyle’s devoted trend author, earlier than parting methods to renew her freelancing profession. She additionally based her personal publication, Florré, the place she covers extra trend, magnificence, journey, and way of life tendencies.