Forming a well rounded blush palette.

[cetati]

Hey gals! I'm looking to expand my blush collection.. in the past month or so I've become completely obsessed with cheek products and collected something like 5 blushes and 5 shimmer bricks, and a few MSFs. At the moment I only have ONE MAC powder blush, and I'm looking to complete a palette of them. Currently I have Dollymix, which of course is a Shimmering Sheentone formula.

Other blushes I have: BB Pot Rouge in Pink Raspberry (what it says) and Blushed Rose (which is like a taupy pink), but I'm OK with having similar colors as long as they're in a different formula/finish. I also have NARS Orgasm and Petticoat.

I'm looking for 5 MAC powder blushes (if there's like a Beauty Powder Blush you really want to rec, then sure) to complete my palette, preferably in a mix of mattes and shimmers, with one Matte contouring color (I'm thinking Blunt? I'm NC30 though and I don't know what color I should use).

Since I already have a really pink-ish color, I'm looking to find a matte peach, maybe something in between... more neutral colors.. whatever you guys think will work on an NC30. So.. I guess I'm really looking for 4 blush colors and 1 contouring color.

I did a search for general blush recs, but I wanted to ask you guys specifically to help me make a WELL ROUNDED collection of 6 blushes starting with Dollymix, in varying tones and formulas that will work well for my skin tone.

 

[animacani]

Peachykeen , melba , coppertone and margin blushes. For contouring I suggest harmony for your nc30 skintone.

 

[leenybeeny]

My favourites are:
Margin
Pinch O Peach
Style
Coygirl
Well Dressed

 

[ladyJ]

I use harmony as a contour color. I'm a little darker than you too. I really like eversun and stark naked. I think they would look great on you.

 

[Zantedge]

I'd recommend:

Peaches
Pinch Me
Dame
Sunbasque

 

[NicksWifey]

My reccs:
Gingerly (I seriously think this blush looks good on ANYONE!)
Eversun (this reminds me of Gingerly but since it's a beauty powder blush, the coverage is more buildable)
Peachykeen
Springsheen

I know you are looking for a nice contour shade, but my all time favorite is Sculpt! You can order it from MAC Pro, in a compact or a pan. I have the Accentuate/Sculpt duo and I'm an NW20 and for really defined cheekbones, I love the Sculpt shade. Since you are darker than me, I think it would look great on you.

 

[iluvmac]

My suggestions: Melba, Prism, Peachtwist, Flirt & Tease, Style.

 

[anita22]

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Originally Posted by Zantedge I'd recommend: Peaches Pinch Me Dame Sunbasque

This is exactly what I'd recommend too. Plus a sculpting powder in Shadester if you can get your hands on one.

 

[MacAtFirstSight]

I'm NC25-30 and my favorite MAC blushes are
-peachykeen (sheertone shimmer in peachy color)
-joyous (beauty powder blush in peachy pink)
- x-rocks (you might be able to find this at your local CCO) it's sheertone shimmer in almost bronzy tone but very flattering
- otherworldly (from moonbeam collection, again check CCO) it's sheertone shimmer in light beige/bronze great for highlight or even just as blush
-blossoming blushcreme (beautiful peachy orangy pinkish creme pairs up nicely with any peach blush)

well those are based on what i have, hope that helps

 

[cetati]

Based on your descriptions and recommendations, I went to MAC today, picked up my palette and got Honor and Pinch O' Peach (after swatching quite a bit)... please keep giving me suggestions so I can tally up what people recommend the most.

 

[Shoegal-fr]

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Originally Posted by NicksWifey My reccs: Gingerly (I seriously think this blush looks good on ANYONE!) Eversun (this reminds me of Gingerly but since it's a beauty powder blush, the coverage is more buildable) Peachykeen Springsheen I know you are looking for a nice contour shade, but my all time favorite is Sculpt! You can order it from MAC Pro, in a compact or a pan. I have the Accentuate/Sculpt duo and I'm an NW20 and for really defined cheekbones, I love the Sculpt shade. Since you are darker than me, I think it would look great on you.

I totally agree !! Gingerly is a must have!!

 

[cetati]

Are all the sheertone blushes as sheer as Pinch o' Peach? Because Dollymix is nothing like this.. I have to use a heavy hand and apply over and over to get Pinch o' Peach to show up, it feels like...