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Joy for Soft Summer

Soft Pinch Liquid Blush

$23 at Sephora

NAY — 5% for Soft Summer. This shade clashes with Soft Summer's coloring. Your palette is cool-neutral, muted, and gentle — skip this and try the alternatives below.

Why this score?

Soft Summer skin is cool-neutral, muted, and gentle. You look best in muted mauves, soft plums, and dusty roses. Joy's color profile is bright, warm, or high-contrast — the opposite of what Soft Summer needs. It will compete with your natural coloring instead of supporting it.

Better alternatives for Soft Summer

These blush shades score YAY for Soft Summer.

Profusion Cosmetics — Mauve Crush

$2 · 94% for Soft Summer

YAY

AOA Studio — Stratus

$2 · 85% for Soft Summer

YAY

Nicka K New York — ndo01

$2 · 82% for Soft Summer

YAY

Clinique — Fig

$30 · 79% for Soft Summer

YAY

Absolute New York — Muted Orchid

$2 · 79% for Soft Summer

YAY

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Common questions

Is Rare Beauty Joy good for Soft Summer?

Joy scores 5% for Soft Summer — that's a NAY.

What blush works best for Soft Summer?

Soft Summer looks best in muted mauves, soft plums, and dusty roses. Look for shades that are cool-neutral, muted, and gentle. Avoid anything bright, warm, or high-contrast.

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