Blush is a makeup staple for many women. It can add a touch of color to your cheeks, lips, and nose, or it can help hide blemishes and under-eye circles. But if you have dark skin, finding the right blush can be a challenge. Here are some of our favorite blushes for dark skin tones.
$59.00
I LOVE this bronzer!!! This is definitely a blush and bronzer in one but I love that about this, especially because the color is incredible for my skin tone and you get so much product...As someone who had never owned blush or bronzer this is a great multipurpose option and compliments my brown skin tone.
What it is: A lightweight but highly pigmented gradient bronzer that gives you a perfectly sunkissed look and is formulated with skin-loving ingredients.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Radiant
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Niacinamide: Visibly fades dark spots, resulting in a more luminous, even-looking skin tone.
- Chamomile Flower Extract: Soothes skin.
- Hyaluronic Acid: Holds up to 1,000x its weight in moisture for advanced hydration.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one
$30.00
I bought this because I was looking for a dewy but pigmented blush and this 100% meets the mark. A little goes a long way with this blush and it works well with my skin tone....The colour is perfect for my skin tone! It is quite pigmented and blends really nicely!
What it is: A creamy liquid blush that easily blends and builds for naturally flushed, flirty cheeks that last all day.
Coverage: Light
Finish: Natural
Formulation: Liquid
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Squalane: Prevents moisture loss, restores suppleness, and intensely hydrates skin.
- Peony Extract: A botanical known to boost skin clarity, soothe skin, and visibly brighten.
- Acai Fruit Oil: Moisturizes and brightens the look of dark spots.
Ingredient Callouts: It is cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: The Blush Crush
Size: 0.21 oz / 6.2 g·ITEM: 2735892
Color: Outgoing - watermelon pink
$34.00
I love this blush! It’s so smooth and easy to apply. The color is beautifully pigmented and a perfect match for my skin tone....Super smooth application very pigmented I’m a dark skin girly so it’s kinda hard to find blush and this is perfect combo with my foundation.
What it is: An irresistibly creamy blush stick that instantly brings a flush of color to the cheeks with an illuminating finish.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Green Tea Extract: Helps soothe and hydrate skin while reducing the appearance of redness and irritation.
- Watermelon Seed Extract: Helps retain the skin’s moisture levels for visibly radiant, healthier skin.
- Rosehip Oil: Antioxidant-rich with vitamins A, C, and E to reduce the look of
dark spots and improve moisture level.
Ingredient Callouts: It is gluten-free and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This lightweight, easy-to-blend blush stick blesses skin with an instant pop of color and wearable luminosity that brings life to the makeup look.
Size: .4 oz/12 ml·ITEM: 2914919
Color: Dragonfruit Flush - sheer bright pink
$34.00
Plumping Blush...It helps plum and even skin tone. I used Cherry Flush which is a little too dark for me but would be perfect for a darker skin tone....Really nice blush...I also tried it on my sister, who has a medium-dark skin tone, and the pigment showed up without any issues .
What it is: A tinted cheek serum that visibly plumps cheeks, brightens dark spots, and hydrates while providing a buildable, natural flush of color.
Skin Type: Normal, Dry, Combination
Skincare Concerns: Pores, Dark Spots, Dryness
Benefits: Brightening, Hydrating
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: This dewy tinted cheek serum is powered by 100 percent skincare to visibly brighten dark spots, refine pores, smooth, and hydrate. Inspired by Kor
Size: 0.18 oz·ITEM: 2778835
Color: 05 Dark Coral - A vibrant coral
$59.00
Nice blush...Overall a nice colour for fair skin tone....Lovely Blush!...I love this blush it’s so pretty. The colour I got is light coral and it’s beautiful on my fair skin tone.
What it is: A lightweight and long-lasting comfortable powder blush that reveals the skin's natural undertones under an ultra-buildable veil of color.
Coverage: Buildable
Finish: Natural, Matte
Formulation: Pressed Powder
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Argan Oil: Ensures an ultra-soft and silky texture all day long.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens and sulfates SLS & SLES. It is also cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: Terracotta Blush, formulated with 90 percent naturally derived ingredients, transparently reveals and sets off the cheekbones with a delicate shade reminiscent of the freshness that rises to the cheeks after an outdoor escape.
Size: 0.2 oz/6 mL·ITEM: 2869519
Color: Dark Cherry - dark-cherry tinted lip & cheek stain
$38.00
Natural flush for olive skin tones!...I’ve been a die-hard Benetint fan for many many years, but I LOVE how Floratint looks on my skin tone! It’s not as red/pinky as Benetint but still gives me a natural-looking flush....Love this liquid blush! The colour on my skin tone is super cute
What it is: A collection of fan-fave lip and cheek tints that come in a range of shades—all long-wearing, non-drying, and transfer-proof.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: Cherry, mango, pink lemonade—whatever tint color you're craving, Benefit Cosmetics has an option for you. These long-wearing tints have non-drying formulas that apply and build easily and feel comfortable on lips and cheeks. Apply one coat with the precise, doe-foot applicator for a sheer hint of tint or layer f
$40.00
Hands down my favorite powder blush. I have 2 shades that I go through all the time, which are Libertine and Natural Glow.
What it is:
A blush with a velvety powder texture for easy application.
What it does:
This velvety blush provides a natural, radiant glow to enhance your complexion.
Size: 0.18 oz / 5.1 g·ITEM: 2856037
Color: Char - dark brown/sheer deep brown
$63.00
With that said, I still love it. As a light skin tone, it gives me that perfect sunburnt blush that reads natural. ...I wanted to love this product so badly that I’ve bought 2 different shades, Capricorn and sultan and the color descriptions are so far off that neither one was usable on my fair skin tone. I hate pink, so I was so excited about these.
What it is: An ultra-blendable cream blush and highlighter duo delivers glow while boosting hydration and radiance.
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Specialist Phytocomplex: Smooths skin.
- Lanolin-Like Film Former: Hydrates skin.
Ingredient Callouts: These products are vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and come in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: The unique solid-to-cream formula is designed for cheeks, lips, and eyes to elevate your cheek game. Lightweight and ultra-blendable, it’s your go-to for a refined, luminous finish.
This Set / Palette Contains:
Size: .17 oz / 5 g·ITEM: 2690022
Color: B250 Daring Candy - matte intense fuchsia
$45.00
I really love this blush! It has a very nice and soft pigment, and it blends really well with my skin tone. ...I am very excited to try this make up forever blush. The shade matched my skin tone perfectly, very long lasting product.
What it is: A skin-fusing powder blush with buildable pigments that melt into skin for ultimate versatility and payoff to achieve a soft flush or bold look.
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance.
What Else You Need to Know: The buttery soft texture melts into the skin, allowing you to blend effortlessly for long-lasting impact. The blush is available in matte and shimmery finishes in an array of shades, including three that complement MAKE UP FOR EVER’s most iconic Artist Color Pencils.
