High on Blush

Who doesn't love blushes? They can do wonders on a face; creating a radiant glow, a healthier and youthful appearance, and the list goes on. My favorite blushes have usually been from the orange family. I love me some peach, apricot and coral blushes. I love them mainly because I think they suit my complexion the most. I have been loving all my peach blushes so much for so long, my collection has nothing but. I decided a while ago, it was time to branch out and explore the other shades. Lately, more neutral and lighter toned blushes are getting my attention. Especially now that it's winter and I'm nowhere close to being my usual NC40 self, I am able to pull of these shades much easier! Here are a few that I am enjoying.

NARS Lovejoy

There is no doubt that NARS blushes have the most hype of all blushes out there. I can't blame you. NARS offers a variety of colors and great pigmentation when it comes to blushes. I have seen Lovejoy on many, many blogs and heard about it on videos. This is a shade I don't even have anything similar to. I absolutely love this color, I would describe it as a bronze-y/rose! It has tiny bits of gold glitter in it which may put questions in one's head but you can be sure that it's nothing over the top. Definitely nothing like that of NARS Orgasm which was too much even for me and I like glittery blushes. So Lovejoy isn't exactly a light colored blush but for someone who wears nothing but peaches, it is a bit more toned down. :)

NARS Douceur

Douceur is a limited edition blush that NARS brought out for their Fall 2010 collection and is now the lightest shade of blush in my collection. This is actually pretty good because I have been looking for a nude blush just like it! I think this is the first time ever NARS has etched their logo into a blush! It will disappear after several uses but it's pretty to look at while it's still there! I would call Douceur a soft pinky-brown. If you look at it carefully you will see some a tiny bit of glitter scattered around the blush, regardless I consider it to be matte.

MAC Blushbaby

Blushbaby is a beiged dusty-rose/pink blush in sheertone finish. As you can see in the swatches below it is unexpectedly the shade right between NARS Douceur and Lovejoy. It has a very silky and soft texture and applies very easily. I think this is one of those rare shades of blushes that will work with any skin tone whether with cool or warm undertones. Because it has a sheer finish, you can build it up until desired intensity is reached. I can see Blushbaby being one of my favorite blushes as it is very versatile. It's perfect for everyday use but will also compliment heavy eye make-up looks.

L-R: Douceur, Blushbaby, Lovejoy

L-R: Douceur, Blushbaby, Lovejoy

What kinds of blushes are you guys enjoying lately?