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ICYDK, blushes are the It Girls of the makeup scene this year. All beauty brands, both local and international, released their own iterations and formulas, all in the name of rosy AF cheeks. However, the shade range for these drops has mostly been limited to pinks, peaches, and maybe some reds if we're lucky.
If you've been wanting to try a new and unusual shade that you wouldn't usually pick up, we recommend purple (!) blush. Now before you start protesting, hear us out: it's a universally flattering color—you just have to find the right shade for you based on your skin tone!
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Ahead, we'll explain why purple blush just works and is considered a sleeper hit in makeup routines. And because we're Cosmo, we'll also be adding a mini shopping list at the end so you can start adding to cart. *wink*
Keep on scrolling to learn more:
How does purple blush even work?
Does everyone still remember the color wheel and color theory? Here's a little refresher for you if you don't: Purple is the opposite of yellow on the color wheel, which means that it looks especially good if you have warm, yellow undertones. It's also good for brightening and bringing life back to sallow skin!
How to pick the best purple blush for your skin tone
As we mentioned, any skin tone can wear purple blush—you just have to pick the right shade for your complexion. Here's a handy guide you can follow:
- Light skin tone: For fair complexions, lilac, lavender, or muted purple hues will show up beautifully on you as a subtle pop of color.
- Medium skin tone: For skin tones with olive or yellow undertones, you'll find that purple with pink undertones—think fuchsia or magenta—will work best on you.
- Deep skin tone: For deeper complexions, a true jewel-toned, jammy purple will pop against your skin and give a beautiful contrast.
P.S. Don't feel boxed by this guide, btw—makeup is still all about experimentation and personal preference! ;)
SHOP: The best purple blushes from local beauty brands
1. Lucky Beauty Blush & Lip Cream (Dare)
If you're a fan of multipurpose makeup—honestly, who isn't?—you'll love the Lucky Beauty Blush & Lip Cream. It boasts a flexible, easy-to-blend formula that can be used on both the cheeks and puckers for the ultimate monochromatic look.
The shade Dare is a purple berry shade that looks intimidating AF in the pot but translates into a beautiful low-key purple hue on the cheeks.
Lucky Beauty Blush & Lip Cream (Dare), P349, Shopee and Lazada
2. Five Beauty Hybrid Colour Stick (Mystique)
Another multipurpose product to add to your kit, the Hybrid Colour Stick from Five Beauty contains both hydrating and skin-boosting ingredients that will take care of your skin while ensuring a good-looking beat.
If you're looking for a bright but still wearable purple to add to your blush rotation, check out the shade Mystique. It's a fuchsia berry shade that looks particularly good on medium and deep skin tones.
Five Beauty Hybrid Colour Stick (Mystique), P449, Shopee and Lazada
3. Issy Curated Cheek Duo Mini Palette (Outrageous)
If you want a show-stopping purple rouge, go for Nasty from Issy's Powder Blush Inserts. It's a deep berry hue that complements all skin tones. P.S. While the one we listed here is their Curated Cheek Duo Mini Palette that comes with a complementary bronzer, you can buy Nasty as its own solo insert for only P249!
Issy Curated Cheek Duo Mini Palette (Outrageous), P599, Shopee and Lazada
4. Colourette Colourbounce (Bean)
Looking to depart from your usual powder or liquid blush formulas? You'll love Colourette's Colourbounce blush. It boasts a long-wearing jelly-to-powder formula and comes in three finishes: Matte, Shimmer, and Glitter.
The shade Bean is a cool berry hue with a shimmery finish that imparts a subtle glow boost without looking sweaty or oily.
Colourette Colourbounce (Bean), P499, Shopee and Lazada
5. Sunnies Face Blush On (Trance)
If you're looking for a purple blush that doesn't scream Barney, do us a favor and add the shade Trance from the Sunnies Face Blush On. It's described as a low-key lilac mauve shade that delivers a natural-looking flush that makes it look like you just ran a mile or two (without actually doing it, lol).
Sunnies Face Blush On (Trance), P545, Shopee and Lazada
6. Vice Cosmetics Dew It All Liquid Blush (Always Servin')
Need a more affordable blush option? Pick up a tube of the Vice Cosmetics Dew It All Liquid Blush on your next Watsons run. It's a multi-purpose rouge that imparts a natural dewy finish that's still long-wearing.
The shade Always Servin' is a mellow mauve color that translates into a sheer wash of color on the cheeks that makes it look like you were just kinikilig.
Vice Cosmetics Dew It All Liquid Blush (Always Servin'), P245, Shopee and Lazada
7. Happy Skin Jelly Blush (Grape)
In case you haven't tried a blush with a jelly formula, this one from Happy Skin is the perfect gateway product. It boasts buildable coverage that lets you go from a barely-there blush to a full-on Sabrina Carpenter-esque flush in just a few swipes.
If you want a healthy-looking flush that looks like you just came from a run, pick up the shade Grape. It's a plum hue that mimics the color of the fruit it was inspired by.
Happy Skin Jelly Blush (Grape), P599, Shopee and Lazada
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