Rose Tinted

Rosy-toned pinks are lovely to wear all year round, but I find myself reaching for them even more once Spring is over.  I usually tend to reserve orange peaches and coral hues for the warmer months as I find them more flattering when the sunshine has given me a (very limited!) bit of colour, but a good blushed rose shade works wonders to brighten up even the palest complexion.

I wear a couple of these products most days - the MAC blusher in Mocha is described as a 'plum-pink' but on my fair skin tone it transfers an incredibly natural rosy glow which is a perfect everyday colour. The Seventeen Mirror Shine Lipstick in Belle (which I must have repurchased at least 3 times) is also my go-to when I'm looking to add a subtle hint of colour to the lips.  The formula of the lipstick is very sheer and glossy meaning that it feels extremely light and moisturising - perfect when the change in temperature can cause mine to resemble a shrivelled prune if I don't look after them.  It's very close to my own lip colour so it's ideal to just throw on without having to worry about being neat or patchiness as it wears off - a foolproof option on days when you just can't be bothered.

The other blush pictured above is one that I've spoken about before, the Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blush in Soft Pink.  It's perfect for adding a natural flush to your cheeks and giving you the whole 'I've been on a brisk country walk' look minus the sweat and without having to move off the sofa.  Nice.

The top shade of the eyeshadow trio is another long time favourite of mine - a pinky tone with a hint of gold shimmer.  It's part of a palette called Pretty Posey which I think must be one of the old versions of the No7 Stay Perfect eyeshadow trios - I've had it for ages and it doesn't look to be in production anymore, which is a shame because it's really lovely!  It reminds me of MAC All that Glitters, but with a bit more colour to it -  a really easy shade to wear in the daytime when you just want a wash of something simple to brighten up your eyes. 

Finally, in keeping with the whole floral theme, I wanted to mention the Bourjois Java Rice Loose Powder which has that old-fashioned, slightly Grandma-ish rose scent to it.  Don't get me wrong, it's not like you'll smell as though you've been doused in Eau de Ethel or anything, it just has a really comforting fragrance.  The product is a revival of the historical best seller and the packaging has heaps of vintage charm.  The powder itself is a delicate, illuminating highlight which I've really been enjoying to add a bit of radiance to the skin in just a few sweeps of the brush.

Now, the 'super rouged-up lady of the night, throw everything pink you've ever owned all over your face at once' look is never attractive, but it's pretty impossible to go overboard with any of these products.  A natural rose pink is as classic as it gets and never fails to provide a fresh-faced finish.