Popsugar Beauty Makeup Best Blush For Dark Skin at Sephora 16 Blush Shades From Sephora That Really Pop on Darker Complexions 6 August 2020 by Morgan Ashley Parker Image Source: Getty / Stephanie Foden As POPSUGAR editors, we independently select and write about stuff we love and think you'll like too. If you buy a product we have recommended, we may receive affiliate commission, which in turn supports our work. If shopping for new blush has ever made you think, Wait, I've got a marker like that, you're definitely not alone. After all, being faced with a bright orange, red, or even purple choice can be daunting — especially considering how pigmented these look in their packageing. But, if your skin tone is darker, not only do bright shades still seem bright, there's another concern that pale blushes will be a different kind of bright on your complexion. Generally speaking, bolder shades in a stick, compact, or bottle will also result in bolder shades on skin, but even ones that may seem light at first glance can be built up without added ashiness. It's up to you whether you want to opt for a blush that is the opposite of your undertone — think orangey for cool undertones and something purplish for warmer ones — or if you want to just play into a neutral undertone with a colour that looks barely there at all. We've picked 16 different blushes from Sephora that would look especially fabulous on olive to deep complexions as a starting off point. Check them out ahead, and see which one pops out at you, too. Dior Rouge Blush in 962 Poison Matte Image Source: sephora.com This bold berry Dior Rouge Blush in 962 Poison Matte ($44) can really pop on darker skin, especially with golden or otherwise warm undertones. Dior Rouge Blush in 962 Poison Matte $44 from sephora.com Buy Now Melt Cosmetics Blushlight in Sundown Image Source: sephora.com The rich Melt Cosmetics Blushlight in Sundown ($22) stands out on dark skin with warm undertones (and on olive skin, too). It's also a good choice for someone who typically gravitates toward bronzer over blush, or wants to add this on top of another blush for a shimmery finish. Melt Cosmetics Blushlight in Sundown $22 from sephora.com Buy Now Nars Blush in Exhibit A Image Source: sephora.com This bright Nars Blush in Exhibit A ($30) is a bright red that vividly stands out on deep complexions with neutral undertones. Nars Blush in Exhibit A $30 from sephora.com Buy Now Buxom Wanderlust Primer-Infused Blush in Dolly Image Source: sephora.com For skin that's on the olive side (or darker with those undertones), the Buxom Wanderlust Primer-Infused Blush in Dolly ($23) is a sweet pearly shade (with hydrating hyaluronic acid inside, too). Buxom Wanderlust Primer-Infused Blush in Dolly $23 from sephora.com Buy Now Becca Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Songbird Image Source: sephora.com For a natural-looking flush, the soft Becca Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Songbird ($20) really accentuates medium-dark skin with cool undertones. Becca Cosmetics Mineral Blush in Songbird $20 from sephora.com Buy Now Nudestix Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm in Wicked Image Source: sephora.com Not only can this oil-infused Nudestix Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm in Wicked ($26) double as lipstick, we'd cheers to this deep wine shade on dark skin with warm undertones. Nudestix Gel Colour Lip + Cheek Balm in Wicked $26 from sephora.com Buy Now Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Natural Beauty Image Source: sephora.com The long-wearing clay in this Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Natural Beauty ($29) helps prevent chalky build-up on skin, and offers a subtle rosiness that's still visible on deep skin tones with neutral undertones. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12-Hour Blush in Natural Beauty $29 from sephora.com Buy Now Inc.redible Three Love Lip, Cheek and Eye Tint Stick in Free Lovin' Image Source: sephora.com The versatile Inc.redible Three Love Lip, Cheek and Eye Tint Stick in Free Lovin' ($12) highlights deep complexions with warm undertones, and also moisturises with coffee butter on top of that sheer-yet-buildable shade. Inc.redible Three Love Lip, Cheek and Eye Tint Stick in Free Lovin' $12 from sephora.com Buy Now Sephora Collection Matte Perfection Blush Duos in 06 Image Source: sephora.com Darker skin with a cool undertone really gets an intense glow when tangerine blush like this Sephora Collection Matte Perfection Blush Duos in 06 ($16) is swept on, but there's also a brick-like shade to add extra dimension, too. Sephora Collection Matte Perfection Blush Duos in 06 $16 from sephora.com Buy Now Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Drama Cla$$ Image Source: sephora.com Don't be nervous about how purple this Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in 07 Drama Cla$$ ($20) looks in that compact — it goes on softly and really complements darker skin with warm undertones to oppose its cool hue. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in 07 Drama Cla$$ $20 from sephora.com Buy Now Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek and Lip Stain Image Source: sephora.com There's only one colour of this Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek and Lip Stain ($30) but its deep crimson shade can complement a range of skin tones. We think it looks especially nice on dark, neutral complexions, but it looks nice on other undertones, too. Benefit Cosmetics Benetint Cheek and Lip Stain $30 from sephora.com Buy Now BareMinerals Blush in Golden Gate Image Source: sephora.com For dark cool or olive complexions, this subtle BareMinerals Blush in Golden Gate ($22) offers a creamy loose powder that still works on sensitive or acne-prone skin. BareMinerals Blush in Golden Gate $22 from sephora.com Buy Now Make Up For Ever Artist Face Colour Highlight, Sculpt and Blush Powder in B500 Image Source: sephora.com Make Up For Ever Artist Face Colour Highlight, Sculpt and Blush Powder in B500 ($23) has a subtle purple undertone to counteract skin with warm ones, but is bold enough to be visible on darker complexions. Make Up For Ever Artist Face Colour Highlight, Sculpt and Blush Powder in B500 $23 from sephora.com Buy Now Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure Image Source: sephora.com This top-rated Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure ($24) shines on golden-tan complexions with peachy undertones, but several Sephora shoppers praise it for darker skin as well. Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush in Mood Exposure $24 from sephora.com Buy Now Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Cola Pop Image Source: sephora.com Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Cola Pop ($25) is a ruddy brown that won't end up ashy on dark skin with neutral undertones, thanks to its powder-less finish. Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Cola Pop $25 from sephora.com Buy Now KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Blush in Foxglove Image Source: sephora.com This KVD Vegan Beauty Everlasting Blush in Foxglove ($22) is a finely milled, highly pigmented powder that can offer a flushed glow to golden tan skin with peachy undertones. 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