My natural makeup recommendations continue with items for cheeks and lips. (See my recommendations on eye makeup here.)
Items for Cheeks
Sometimes, when you don’t have time to deal with eye makeup, using a blusher can really give the face an instant lift. The key is to use a shade that is as close to your natural flush as possible. I personally prefer moderately pigmented blushers without visible shimmer and those that are either matte or luminous matte.
– RMK Ingenious Powder Cheeks in MT-02 Light Pink (top)
It is marginally the lightest and the most cool-toned of the three blushers featured here. The brush included in the compact is very soft and easy to use, making this item very suitable for touch-ups away from home.
– Lavshuca Cheek Color in PK-1 (left)
This is the kind of default PK blusher shade which we expect from most Japanese makeup lines. The sparse pink-toned shimmery particles visible in the pan is not visible when worn.
– Boots No. 7 Cheek Colour in 25 Petal (right)
It is slightly warmer than the other two and has a very soft peach undertone. It is among my favorite blushers from non-Japanese brands. This shade is particularly good for spring and summer when most of us pick up a little bit of warmth on our complexions.
Items for Lips
– SUQQU Blend Lipstick in 16 Mizuka (upper left)
Go for this shade if you like a warm milky nude-pink for the lips. I usually dislike nude shades for the lips (I don’t think they are flattering), but this shade has enough pink in it so that it looks gentle and natural.
– Maquillage Lasting Climax Rouge in RS310 (right)
Go for this shade if you want more color for the lips. It is a warm-toned rose and is more pigmented than the SUQQU lipstick featured here. It can be layered for more vibrancy.
– Makemania Curvy Lip Silicone in 501 (bottom left)
The ultimate clear lip gloss. It has a very good lip-magnifying effect. (It does not achieve the effect with skin-irritating ingredients that dilate the blood vessels.) I also like the spatula applicator.
– Bobbi Brown Brightening Lip Gloss in Popsicle (bottom)
This is one of Bobbi Brown’s new items for spring 2010. It is a gentle warm pink that should be flattering for most people. It is softly pigmented but the color does show up on the lips. It has a long-lasting glossy finish with a touch of shimmer.
The final part features my recommendations on base makeup.
(Items from Bobbi Brown, RMK, and SUQQU featured in this post are provided by their respective companies.)
Related posts (other wearable items):
For Cheeks:
Jill Stuart Mix Blush Compact in 01 Baby Blush
Albion Eprise Water Face Color in 100
Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in 04 Mauve
For Lips:
SUQQU Creamy Lipstick in 22 Benikoji
Lavshuca Jewelry Lips in PK-1 & RS-1
YSL Golden Gloss in 03 Golden Pink
Blue-Tinted Lip Glosses
