A makeup artist once told me, "when you're attracted to a particular shade of blush, you should actually buy the color that's one shade brighter." And it makes perfect sense: Neutral pinks look great in the pan, but often read as flat on the face. Brighter is often better when it comes to blush. And this Chanel blush in Rose Initial is the perfect pink -- kicked up a notch.
The rose gold trend has been huge in jewelry for a few seasons now, and it's just now making its way into makeup. A rose gold eye look can be flattering and incredibly pretty -- especially paired with a few coats of rich black mascara.
Want to try it? This two-step product works brilliantly: You brush on the cream shadow, and then roll on the shimmery, loose minerals for a rose-gold look that lasts all day.
I love the idea of a highlighter pen -- drawing a glint of shimmer across my cheekbones sounds romantic. However, the problem with most of them is that they're too white (I'm pale enough as it is -- they make me look ghostly) or too gold, which feels very Kardashian. Enter this pen from MAC in Radiant Rose, the perfect shimmery pink.
I know, I know, this lipstick looks traffic-stopping bright. But trust me, it's not. It's so much sheerer than it looks, and it gives your lips a pretty punch of color -- like you've been sucking on a lollipop all afternoon.
You know when you go to touch up your makeup in a car, and for some impossible-to-understand reason there's no light next to the little mirror? So. Annoying. Carry this compact and it won't be an issue: It lights up! As for the color, the bright pink adjusts according to your body's PH, meaning it really does work on everyone. Of course they named it Rose.
Flowers make me sad. Well, they may me happy for a day or two, and then they make me sad. The water starts to stink (no matter how often you change it), the petals droop and fall, and you hold onto your formerly-beautiful arrangement for a few days too long -- just because you can't bare to toss it. Flowers are fleeting -- that's a reality. And roses are the worst offenders.
Makeup, on the other hand, can last. You can wear your favorite lipstick every day for six months before you need to buy a new one. Any time you're giving a gift to a woman -- mother, sister, coworker, whomever -- keep this in mind. It's guaranteed to make her happy every time she takes it out of her bag -- not just for a few days.
Coincidentally, when giving makeup as a gift, I opt for rose shades -- they look great on everyone, and they're classic. Sure, we've all gone through a hot pink phase at some point, but it's the rosy shades we come back to every season, regardless of the trends.
Whether you're looking for a new blush, lip balm, or eye shadow (rose gold!) for yourself or for a gift, I've got you covered with these rose beauty products. They range from creamy pink to almost crimson, and they'll flatter every skin tone. Most importantly, they'll outlive an actual bouquet by months -- if not years.
