Blush, Bronzer, Contour & Highlight · Product guide
Blush guide
How to choose a blush shade and finish that suits your skin and the look.
Written by Lamyaa Aissi, professional makeup artist, Casablanca. Part of the Blush, Bronzer, Contour & Highlight guide.
When to use it
Once the base is done and you can see what the face actually needs.
On Moroccan skin, in a Moroccan climate
Pigment load matters more on deeper skin than on fair, because a filler-heavy blush simply vanishes.
The rule that runs through every product on this site: check undertone, not just depth. Most Moroccan skin is olive or golden, and a neutral or pink-based product greys within the hour however precisely the depth matches. And for any long event, set in thin successive passes rather than one heavy layer — accumulated product slides in coastal humidity, while product laid down thinly stays.
What it will not do
A universal shade recommendation. The famous ones are formulated for a specific range.
The most common mistake
Applying to a dry brush straight from the pan. Tap off, build up.
Questions
What does blush guide actually do?
How to choose a blush shade and finish that suits your skin and the look.
When should I use blush guide?
Once the base is done and you can see what the face actually needs.
Does blush guide work on Moroccan skin tones?
Pigment load matters more on deeper skin than on fair, because a filler-heavy blush simply vanishes.
What is the most common mistake with blush guide?
Applying to a dry brush straight from the pan. Tap off, build up.
Part of: Blush, Bronzer, Contour & Highlight
Where the structure of a face comes from — and why the standard contour shade is wrong for most Moroccan skin.
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