Rich, burnt clays and terracotta shades are gorgeous for evenings out, but for a more day-to-day use, it must be said that these tones look best on medium, deep and dark complexions. Warm colours are a must for warm skin tones because otherwise the your skin-tone seems ashy, and your blush equally chalky. The darker the skin, the more orange/tangerine you can venture to really look sun-kissed: some chocolate beauties can pull off lush, wine-coloured blush effortlessly, but if you’ve been struggling to find the right fit for your darker skin tone, warm and vibrant is the way to go. Guerlain’s Terracotta Healthy Glow Blush Bronzer Powder Duo ($63) gives you two for the price of one, but once again, be not afraid of the colour when you first swatch it. A light application makes the most striking hue surprisingly neutral once counter-balanced by the depth of your skin.
