A quick brush full of blush can wake up your entire face! You can have that pretty flushed and healthy look in an instant. Here are some basics for applying blush:
Look for a color of blush that resembles the natural glow of your cheeks after you have exerted yourself through exercise. Consider having a lighter color for day, and a darker tone for a more dramatic evening look. It is a good idea to keep the blush in the same color palette as your lip color.
Which formula is good for your skin type? A cream blush works very well for dry skin, as it can help to keep skin hydrated, and a powder blush is better suited to oily skin.
HINT: Apply your foundation, powder and eye makeup before your blush!
Use a full, round brush for blush appplication. A professional makeup brush will give you a more polished look than the small brushes that come with the product. HINT: This should not be the same brush you use to apply your loose powder.
Place a small amount of blush on the brush and gently tap off any excess. Or, place a small amount of crème blush on your ring finger, if you are using a crème formula. Look in the mirror and smile.
Place powder blush on the apple of your cheek and gently brush up your cheekbone toward your hairline. Dot cream blush beginning at the apple, and gently blend up the cheekbone toward the hairline.
Concentrate on putting the blush at the outside of your face near your hairline if you have a fuller face. For high cheekbones, concentrate blush in the center of your face to accentuate your bone structure.
Blend a little blush down your cheek for a little more natural, less dramatic look. You can see our previous article on makeup contouring if you want to try two different shades of blush to create more definition. The next time you are at the makeup counter, take a look and see what is out there to create your own perfect flushed and blushed look!
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