The Best Blush Colors for Dark Skin Tones

While this L'Oréal Paris blush is specifically formulated for mature skin, it looks great on all ages. The berry color is the perfect blush color for dark skin tones, especially with warm or neutral skin tones. Plus, this creamy formula doesn't cake or dry. No need to worry about it setting into your facial lines!

For a romantic look, a little pop of pink is all you need, like this formula from Maybelline, a Good Housekeeping Beauty Award winner. This pink-based blush is perfect for cool or neutral undertones. If you don't want an overly done look, don't fret — this water-based formula gives a sheer and creamy natural look. 

If you like wearing more than one blush and don't want to clutter your makeup bag, consider this palette. These creamy blushes can stand alone or be mixed to create your own custom color. The deeper shades are specifically created for darker skin tones. 

One favorite of Crimson's is this NARS blush. "I like to scrape a bit of it mixed into a few drops of B3's Lillie Oil and press it into the skin with the lower palm of the hand or the large end of a beauty blender," he says. Applying your blush this way gives you more of a dewy look. This fiery red is highly pigmented and shows up vibrantly on rich complexions. 

This brand is made with melanin in mind, and this deep berry blush color looks great on dark skin tones by sculpting the face and providing a natural-looking glow. The formula is long-lasting for all-day wear and contains Vitamin E, which helps prevent signs of aging. 

The rich pigment in this silk powder is weightless, so it won't cake. The oil-free formula is also guaranteed to be non-transferable, meaning no blush on your mask. If you have cool undertones, this mauve color will accent your skin and give you a flushed, natural look. 

Surprised that we chose lipstick as a blush? Don't be, Crimson loves using his lipstick interchangeably. "This shade is a wonderful warm pink cream formula that looks divine as a blush," he says. The matte formula won't slide off your face. 

For your monochromatic looks, this blush set is perfect for your needs. A blush and matching glowly highlighter provide dimension to the face. For example, if you have an oval face, apply the blush to your cheeks and the highlighter right underneath your cheekbones for color and a matching glow. This spiced cinnamon color looks great on Indian skin, which tends to have olive undertones. 

This blush is formulated so it can be applied both wet and dry. If you apply dry, then you'll get a more natural glow, while applied wet gives you a more pigmented result. Brick House is the most recent release by Black Radiance and gives a rouge glow for those with very deep, dark skin. 

If you are new to blush (or a little afraid of it), you can't go wrong with this liquid blush from Armani Beauty, a GH Beauty Award winner. The doe-foot applicator allows you to control product usage. And the beauty of this coral color is that it's universally flattering on all skin tones. Since it's more on the sheer side, it's best for those that want a barely-there look. 

This blush provides a rosy look to dark skin tones, ranging from deep to light. The super-smooth formula provides a silky matte finish. There are no animal-derived ingredients or by-products in this formula and it gets the stamp of approval from PETA. 

This warm baby pink from Shiseido, a GH Beauty Award winner, is perfect for dark skin tones. Regarding this shade, Crimson shares that it's "flattering and translate[s] on deeper skin without casting a mask or ashy film." This formula is air-whipped, creating a long-lasting blush that's light and breathable on your skin. 

This small blush compact comes with a mirror so it's perfect for traveling. This peach color contains shimmer, so it will enhance your natural glow against yellow undertones. The formula is created with an infusion of shades so it blends to shape, highlight and contour your face — all with one product.

The brand boasts that Cloud Paint is "the most user-friendly blush under the sun." Though it's highly pigmented, it goes on sheer and is buildable if you want more color. The special blurring pigments leave a soft focus on your face and don't highlight large pores or textured skin. 

Amazon reviewer Robyn Landis, who identifies as a health writer, health coach, fitness trainer and natural products maven says that compared to other natural cream cheek-lip tint sticks, "This blush is not only a fantastic flattering color, but goes on silky smooth, blends well, isn't sticky, isn't greasy, smells delicious AND doesn't cost a fortune." She also loves the price point, noting that high-end luxury natural brands tend to charge $30 or $40 for a similar item.

This orange blush provides a soft tangerine shimmer, giving dark skin tones a sun-kissed glow. Don't let the vivid hue deter you: the formula glides on sheer but is buildable if you want to go bold. This blush is sweat and water-resistant, so you don't have to worry about it transferring or melting off your skin.