Mac Margin - Made for Olive Skin!

I know that I need to branch out, but I've got to say that I really love MAC blushes. I also really love the fact that there are so many of them I can keep discovering ones that work well on Olive skin tones. MAC Margin is a defined as a Frost finish. I don't find it to be frosty, I do however find it to be Goh-geous!

I think I've really come to realize what a difference a good blush can make to someone's complexion. This is probably why I'm always excited to find a blush that compliments Olive skin, as they can be few and far between. MAC Margin is described as a peach with golden shimmer. I think that is a very accurate description of this blush. In the pan and in the swatch it looks exactly like the description. Because it is a frost finish you may have to use more than your usual blush amount, however, it builds beautifully and leaves a finish like a dream. Margin has a slight sheen to it that I love. I honestly wouldn't call it "shimmer" I believe "sheen" is actually more accurate!

If you take a look at the above swatches you can see that it's not a "BAM!" color. It's not super in your face, but it's beautiful once applied to the cheeks. This blush warms Olive skin right up, and gives me a wonderful healthy and natural look. It is understated enough to wear with little make up and also be worn with a strong eye or face. I find it to be truly versatile, so much so it can be worn year round! I get a good amount of wear from this blush as I usually do with MAC blushes, about 6-8 hours.

If you haven't tried this blush I really believe this calls for a visit to the MAC counter!

An Everyday Blush for Olive Skin

There is one blush that I find myself going to most everyday. It's very versatile, incredibly flattering and very natural looking. This blush is the one you could call my  "HG" or my "Holy Grail" of a blush. I remember not thinking much of it when I first purchased it but it has blossomed into being the blush that I would bring with me to a deserted island. (Okay maybe not, but I reaaaally love it.)

This blush is part of the permanent MAC collection and it is called Warm Soul. It is a mineralize blush and very nicely pigmented. I also find that it lasts on my skin all day, which is always a wonderful thing to encounter. I always feel pretty with this blush on, hence, why on bad mornings when I can't decide what to wear I just go right for this one.

I firmly believe that this is a color that would look wonderful on a wide variety of skin tones, so I urge you to give it a try, it will be worth it to find a blush that fits you perfectly. I'd describe it as a peachy-pinky-bronzey color. There is no one word for it, except of course, beautiful.

There you have it ladies, the most beautiful blush ever. Okay, maybe not to everyone, but it is to me! I can wear this blush year round and I always look good. So, I figured I should share my secret, many people don't give this blush a second glance. So what do you say? Will you be giving this a try?

Laura Geller Blush-N-Brighten Honey Dipped

In my June Birchbox  I got a full size product and it turned out to be Laura Geller's Blush-N-Brighten in Honey Dipped. When I realized I'd gotten something worth $30 for $10, and even with a bunch of other goodies, I was so happy! I am even happier now because it's not just a good value, it's a good product. I tested this out and is such a versatile and flattering product for women of olive skin.

This can be used as a blush, a bronzer or even eyeshadow in a pinch! If you layer it nicely it's a good blush and even has some luminizing qualities built in. If you wanted to use it as a bronzer (as long as you don't mind a shimmery bronzer!) you'd use a light hand and swipe it over the usual suspects. The best part about this is the color, it's just so...attractive!

I already owned some Laura Geller products and they are worth it. They last all day, you get a lot of product for the money and it's been good to my skin (no breakouts or anything!).

Tarte Amazonian Clay Blushes

So, I bought two of the Tarte Amazonian Clay blushes. I felt these were the MOST flattering on my NC35 skin tone. However, they are all beautiful. If I could have had my way I would have also walked away with Tipsy (Coral) and Exposed (Mauve-nude). The colors I did walk away with were Blissful (Peachy) and Flushed (Berry).

So, there you have it, those are the beautiful colors I chose and really love. Blissful gives me a great summer glow, while Flushed manages to look very subdued and natural on my skintone. These blushes are super pigmented and last a long time even during hotter months. I very much recommend these blushes and I also very much recommend these colors for people of olive skin.

My favorite blush! - Pink Cult

I own a lot of blushes, but as of right now I've been using one everyday since I bought it. I've decided to share this magical blush, however, it's limited edition so if you would like to try it I suggest getting it online quickly...I just ordered my second as a back up!

This blush is just amazing for Olive skin. I'm a MAC NC35 and it's basically just a wonderful, natural blush that works with berry or nude lips and really gives me a healthy glow!

Below are pictures of  Pink Cult, from the Jeanius collection, in natural light so you can get a good idea of what it looks like. The shade is nicely pigmented though it doesn't look like it in the pan. Once you swipe it on though you realize that you don't end up needing much to get a nice look.

As with all MAC blushes, it's non chalky, has good staying powder and you get a decent amount for $19.50.

Just from looking at the swatches most Olive skinned women may think it's too cool of a shade for us, however, I can attest to the fact that it definitely is not. I truly believe this is a shade that would look wonderful on medium/olive skin tones, based on the fact that it looks great on me! I love wearing this with a berry lipgloss, in fact, a lip glass from the same line called "Indigo Pink."