It’s always good to experiment and be playful with makeup. This is how trends emerge and the beauty industry evolves.
Recently, purple blusher has been doing the rounds in the beauty influencer space, with many people creating statement looks using all kinds of purple hues, from lilac to blackened-berry.
It’s been so popular, Fenty Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush in Drama Class – a pure purple shade – is sold out everywhere.
It’s one thing to see an influencer with lights and perfected makeup try the trend, and it’s another to wear it in real life – so let’s put it to the test.
Purple isn’t the most naturally flattering colour to wear on the cheeks, given it’s a more blue version of pink, so the key is to find a purple shade that leans more on the pink side.
The more blue tones there are in the blush, the harder it’ll be to pull off in most cases, making skin look sallow rather than enlivened.
Now, there’s no right or wrong way to wear makeup – so for anyone that loves purple blush anyway, keep applying.
But for those curious about how it might look, consider this a vicarious ‘try before you buy’.
I used Makeup Revolution Blusher in Viral Purple (aptly named), dusting it on with a light hand. Considering how shockingly purple it looks in the pan, it fades out to a lotus shade.
When trying a new colour trend, I’d suggest going for a lower cost product so you haven’t invested lots before knowing if it’s actually to your liking.
After two light layers of product, I decided this look wasn’t for me.
The issue is undertone – I think any depth of skin tone (from light to deep) can find a suitable purple shade, but the undertone is what will make or break it.
My undertone is quite yellow and warm. Purple sat on my cheeks in a way that made me look as though I’d sat outside in snow freezing for hours – in the worst possible way.
The clash of a cool toned blush (thanks to the blue in there) with warm toned skin wasn’t a vibe, so you need to know how your natural colouring plays to cool tones.
That being said, I loved the way this product could be applied and built up, and how it didn’t emphasise skin texture. Formulation-wise, it’s a win.
I then used Makeup Revolution Highlighter in Lilac Glaze, which gave an icy reflective sheen across my cheekbones.
This, if you’re intrigued by purple, is a much ‘safer’ way to make the colour work on an everyday basis when worn over your usual blush.
It gives a gentle purple shift to your makeup without dominating the entire look.
Another purple highlighter to try for those with a deeper complexion (as this shade best suits light to medium tones), is Half Magic Spiritually Complex, a shade designed by Euphoria’s head makeup artist Donny Davy.
The lilac highlighter will stay in my makeup bag – but the purple blush has already gone. I’ll leave this trend to the influencers.
Verdict: Tanyel trashed.
If you’re still keen to try, shop Makeup Revolution Blusher in Viral Purple and Highlighter in Lilac Glaze.
Head to Metro.co.uk’s TikTok account for the full video review, and check back next week as we put something new to the test.
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