29/05/2014

Matchy Matchy

There's something about colour coordination that I love, in moderation though. Matching accessories, clothes and especially makeup! Once I started wearing coordinating lip and cheek combinations, there was no going back. It's almost OCD how much I need the lip and cheek shades to be at least in the same colour family - it's even better if my nails match too ;) These are just a few of my favourite lip and cheek combinations, where in some cases, it's like each product was made for one another! Just so I don't keep repeating myself down the way, all of the combos compliment each other so well, and really bring a look together!



L-R: Maxfactor Soft Pink, NYX Peaches and Cream, theBalm Toile, NYX Antwerp























These two products are basically as pink as I'm willing to go on any sort of a regular basis. They're both that really pretty medium pink with quite warm undertones - an almost peachy pull. I love the formulas of both of these, and the combination has a really brightening, fresh-faced effect.

theBalm Instain Blush in Toile and NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Antwerp
There is something about this particular shade that is rather unique in my collection. Different to my typical peachy-pinks, they have a deeper, more reddish quality that almost gives them a strawberry type tinge. While the lip is more of a bold option, I feel like the blush perfectly accents it.























L-R: Tarte Exposed, Clarins Nude Caramel, Essence Natural Beauty























This is the somewhat "my lips and cheeks but better" option - neutral and natural but not too nude. I've professed my love for the Tarte and Clarins combo already here, but I thought I would throw in another option, which actually looks to be better suited. Natural Beauty is a bit more of a peachy-brown-mauve with a sheen that gives a lovely glow to the cheeks. Either of these is perfect when I want more of a 'nothing-y' cheek and lip!























L-R: Estee Lauder Fresh Plum, Soft Amethyst























Estee Lauder Tender Blusher in Fresh Plum and Signature Lipstick in Soft Amethyst
Want a fresh Autumnal duo? These are your guys. Sadly they're both discontinued - oops. Sorry! I really wish they weren't though because together they are perfect for getting the cooler, more purply-plum tones for A/W without going super dark and vampy. The blush really is pretty much the perfect accompaniment for any purple/plum/cool lip colour. 























L-R: BYS Leftmost shade, MAC Morange, Revlon Audacious, BYS Rightmost shade, Maybelline Vibrant Mandarin























I thought I wouldn't get much wear out of the leftmost shade in this BYS trio because it is pretty much a straight up orangey-peach, but quite contrarily, depending how light-handed you are, it goes hand-in-hand with bold shades like Morange. You might think it's orange overload, but actually with a more subtle cheek it really pulls together the look.

BYS Blush Trio in Coral Me In (rightmost shade) and Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Audacious or Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids in Vibrant Mandarin
Gee, I have a thing for corals. The blush shade is a really great coral that has the perfect mix of pink, orange and red, making a great shade to go with basically any coral. I think colour-wise it best matches Audacious, but really it looks amazing with either lippy! Again with a bold lip (and the cray pigmentation of this trio), a light hand is advised!

I hope you guys enjoyed this post, and perhaps took some ideas or inspiration from it! I have many more combos that I could have mentioned (like the abundance of peachy-pink blushes and lip colours), but I thought these were the most notable from my stash!

What are your favourite lip and cheek combinations? Do you like to go matchy-matchy?

23 comments:

  1. Love this! I hadn't really considered the Essence Natural Beauty blush to show up much but it seems really nice! Almost NARS Douceur-esque. Mmm Douceur... You're brave to pull off these bright bold combos; I don't know if I could do it. :/

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    1. Thanks! Yeah, it is just like one of those neutral blushes that add just a bit of somethin' somethin' without really being colourful. Haha aww thanks, start out small maybe? I don't wear them all the time, and sure occasionally I get weird-ish looks but hey I don't care, I like wearing bright colours! Though, don't think I could ever pull off bright eyeshadow!

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  2. love the look of the bys blush! my kmart has a few of these in different shades I might pick some up and best of all the brand is cruelty free! http://maybemayhemmakeup.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. Definitely pick one up - my favourite is Coral Me In for sure :)

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  3. Pretty! I adore matching lip and cheeks using my fave cream blushes on my lips as well x

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    1. Yeah! Definitely when you're in a pinch or want a shade that matches exactly. :)

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  4. Ooohhh I'm in love with all those corals and pinks! *_* I'm far too lazy every day to try to match my blush and lips but I do like matching light and dark tones if that makes sense. Like a dark blush and dark lips are a no-no for me.

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    1. Haha, weeell I have so many blushes/lip prods to choose from anyways, so might as well make them match! Ooh yeah I can see why, balance and all that haha :)

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  5. Your photos are looking great! I'd love to find out what you do to get such crisp shots!

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    1. Aww thank you! Mostly I just edit the colouring in photoshop (mainly just curves), otherwise I put the aperture setting to the highest if that helps?

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  6. Omfg I've never even thought about matching lip colour with blush colour before I read this post. This would make your makeup look so put together, I need to try this myself. And I have a slight feeling that I'm going to become obsessed as well! Btw your pictures look so amazing!

    Yige || Yet Another Makeup Blog.

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    1. Haha, glad I've opened up your eyes to something! In my opinion, it totally pulls together a look! Aww thanks Yige!

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  7. YOOOOOOOOOOOOO I'm not usually a fan of (somewhat) matching colours with makeup, BUT I LOVE THIS POST. You've seriously made me reconsider,considering how many blushes I have (that theBalm shade is going to be added to my 'to-buy' list). I swear some of these are almost the same shades BUT THE OTHER IS LIQUEFIED I AM AMAZE

    (I NEED THAT NYX AND THE BALM COMBO SO BAD)
    Vanessa | Citron and Guavaberry ʘ‿ʘ

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    1. Aww 10q but right RIGHT? Reason why I made this post - I was like this lipstick looks exactly like this blush...MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN. Yar you should totes buy the Instain blush! Hopefully you will get more into lipstick..maybe? :D

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  8. Lovely post! I never wouldve thought of putting some of these products together! xx Rena Kiss and Make Up

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  9. Great combos! I find blush mostly show up the same color on my skin but i might have to start buying more extreme shades haha

    I'm following you on bloglovin, twitter, and instagram! You might already be following me back but would love any support on my new social media accounts haha :P
    Raincouver Beauty

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    1. Thankyou! Oh that's a shame haha, I'm a lover of bold blush, but I have a million peachy-pinks which I do admit all look practically the same on me!

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  10. Very pretty! Love how you've organized these by colour family. The orange/coral selections are especially pretty! xo

    -Jen

    www.vibrantbeautyblog.com

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    1. I know haha, see how OCD-like I can be? Love the corals of course :)

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  11. I love all the colours in this post! Probably because they match hehee
    The BYS blush trio looks gorgeous!

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  12. The colours for all the products here are gorgeous! Just wondering where you managed to get your Tarte blush from? I absolutely love the shade Exposed!

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    1. My friend got it for me on her travels to NY so yeah, I wish they were easier to get a hold of though!

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