I Always Skipped Blush In My Makeup Routine Until I Tried This One
I have a beauty confession to make: I’m a makeup lover who doesn’t love wearing blush.
Now, I’m well aware that most makeup artists and beauty enthusiasts think blush is an unmissable step in a makeup routine. But to be completely honest my dislike of blush isn’t new. Since being introduced to blush in my early teenage years, I never really enjoyed putting it on. Mostly because the shade options I experimented with left a chalky, ultra-matte finish on my skin — making it easy to exclude blush application from my makeup routine for years.
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And then there was 2020: And my makeup routine, like so many other things in my life, completely changed. There I was, feet propped up on the couch after a long day of working from home in the middle of a global pandemic, watching beauty influencer, Jackie Aina’s, soft glam makeup tutorial on YouTube, when I was introduced to what has become my go-to blush: Maréna Beauté’s Sweet Brown.
As Jackie raved about Maréna Beauté, a Black-founded beauty brand based in Sweden, she dabbed her brush into a compact blush palette and gently swept the brush across her cheekbones. Cue the jaw-dropping moment. A bright apricot hue with warm golden undertones instantly brought life to her face and added dimension to her deep brown skin tone, delivering an enviable, ethereal summer kissed glow.
At that moment, there was no question in my mind - I knew I had to purchase it myself.
Applying Sweet Brown blush has easily become my favorite part of putting on my makeup. Its powder formula has a smooth, fine texture that makes it easy to blend and apply on any facial feature. Personally, I like to concentrate it on my cheekbones, temples, and the bridge of my nose for a fresh-faced look. Sometimes I dab the blush on my eyelids, too, if I want an all-around radiant glow.
Maréna Beauté's Blush Tarou palette (which is currently sold out), features three matte and shimmery shades including Sweet Brown. It has earned its spot as a staple in my cosmetics collection for its versatility and flattering colors on darker complexions.
As someone who now cannot skip blush in their makeup routine, I am convinced that no look is complete without blush, Sis. It just isn't.
Whether you want to achieve the “no makeup” makeup look or go full-on glam, shop Maréna Beauté’s blush collection below - guaranteed to give you that effortless summertime glow.
BLUSH TAROU
$30 | Maréna Beauté
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