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Beauty Trends 2013: Blushes To Wear For Your Skin Tone

Put Your Best Face Forward With Our Blush How-To
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We're about to get cheeky.

"Wearing blush is an instant pick-me-up. It livens up your complexion by warming up your skin tone and portraying a healthy, youthful appearance," says Toronto makeup artist Victoria Fedosoff.

Since then, blush has made significant strides in terms of composition and accessibility. But pulling off that healthy, sun-kissed glow can sometimes be tricky. First, says Fedosoff, you need to find the perfect shade of blush for your skin tone. She tells us that porcelain skin pairs best with peach blushes while fair skin looks dazzling in pale pinks. Medium or tanned skin glows in amber blushes while fuchsia flatters medium dark skin tones. If your skin tone is darker, you're cheeks will look radiant in tangerine hues.

Once you've scored your perfect shade, you need to apply it based on the shape of your face. "Proper application helps to emphasize the shape and contour of your face which assists in making you look your very best," says Fedosoff. "A lot of emphasis is directed at the apple of the cheek, for that fresh and flushed look. But do keep in mind this look is not for everyone's face shape."

Her most important tip so far?

"Don't forget to blend. This is essential for a flawless application. Remember blush is not just for the cheeks. Blend in the excess on your brush to your temples and lids which will bring your look all together," says Fedosoff.

Fedosoff's all-time favourite blushes include FACE Atelier Ultra Blush (a staple in her makeup kit), NARS blushes and CARGO BeachBlush.

So go ahead, get those cheeks ready and make 'em blush!

Click through our slideshow for Fedosoff's tips on how to apply blush for your unique face shape.

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How To Apply Blush For Your Face Shape

Watch the video to learn how to choose the right blush.

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