Autumn/Winter Blushes

In with the cold weather, out with the corals, pinks, and bright blushes! I don't know about you, but I like to change up my makeup with the seasons. When autumn and winter come around, I break out all of my mauve and lighter blushes that are more flattering for my paler skin and more subdued color palette. Here are five of my favorites!

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure
This is my #1 favorite blush for obvious reasons! The formula is the best that I've tried. It gives a subtle glow but it's not at all shimmery. The mauve-plum shade is perfect for the colder weather and I'm just obsessed with it. I think a majority of people would find this shade flattering, whether you have light or deep skin or a warm or cool undertone.

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blush in Paaarty
Most people with access to Sephora seem to have this blush seeing as it was a Sephora 2017 birthday gift option, and I'm glad because it's such a beautiful shade! It's a neutral, light mauvey pink that is very pretty, but I think it works best for light-medium skin tones. I love the Tarte blushes because they last so well on the skin.

Pretty Vulgar Make them Blush in Hush Blush
Pretty Vulgar is a relatively new brand with gorgeous packaging that launched on Sephora. I watched quite a few reviews before deciding to purchase one of their powder products, which all seemed to be good quality. This blush definitely is! It has a matte, pigmented formula and is a beautiful dark rose shade. A light hand is needed with this one, but the end result is worth it. This is another that I think could work well for most skin tones, but if you have very fair skin (like me) definitely be careful with it!

Found Cosmetics Baked Illuminating Blush in Rose Glow
I found (see what I did there?) this brand at Walmart recently and learned that it is a new, natural, cruelty-free makeup line that is designed for Walmart. It seemed very similar to Burt's Bees but what immediately drew me in was this blush; I thought I found a dupe for the Hourglass Mood Exposure! The marbled finish is definitely similar, but I think this blush has a stronger sheen on the skin. If you love the color of Mood Exposure and like a more glowy finish, this could be a good option for you! It's a really good formula and I'm excited to try more from this brand.

Essence Satin Touch Blush in Satin Love
In the pan, I don't think this blush looks very special but the moment it's swatched it transforms into a pretty light pink. For such an affordable brand, I did not expect this blush to be good but the formula is great! It's very soft and easy to blend. Like Paaarty, I think this blush would work better for lighter skin tones, so if it would work for you I definitely recommend it! I hope Essence expands this line beyond their current two shades because for $2.99 you could get a great collection of blushes.

What are your favorite blushes for the colder seasons?

Xx Katie