Of all the amazing ways you can add a flush of colour to your makeup look, blush remains a top favourite. Sure, a blinding highlighter can take your makeup look to an intergalactic level but it doesn’t come close to what a blush can do. If you still like some sort of glitter effect on your cheeks, then buy the next best thing- shimmer blushes.
The art of applying blush is simple. In just a few easy swipes, you can make your completion look healthier, livelier, and oh so youthful. So, today we’re telling you how to apply blush perfectly and flaunt that gorgeous glow.
The Subtle Art Of Applying Blush
The right kind of blush can be your ultimate saviour. It’s not just about swirling your big, fluffy brush in a blush pan, applying it on your cheeks, and calling it a day. Read now to know more…
What’s The Occasion?
Gone are the days when blush only meant getting our hands on one pink shade. Nowadays, you can find a myriad of blush colours, from corals and purples to even nudes.
If you are heading out at night, then choose a shade that’ll pop brightly even after dark. So look for a berry tone, a peppy pink, or even a bright red one.
If you have a brunch date planned with your BFFs, then either go all out with a bright coral shade or tone it down with a nude or a terracotta blush. Either way, we bet you’re going to look amazing!
Choose The Right Kind
Another very important thing to keep in mind is the blush type! Cream, liquid, or powder- which one should you choose and why? Let’s decode:
Cream Blushes: Cream blushes are a summer hit but can be quite tricky to pull off. If you want to ace that dewy, healthy skin look, then use a cream blush as It’ll look so good with an all-matte look. Do not apply it on top of a dewy foundation as it can move the product around when you’re blending.
Another thing to keep in mind is that cream blushes are ‘oily’. If you have oily skin, then you better avoid this type, especially during the summers. You can also use a powder blush on top of your cream blush to add an extra punch of colour.
Liquid Blushes: Liquid blushes are so fun to use! You can use them on your cheeks, nose, and also lids. Just pump out some product on your skin and dab it into the skin. Do not squirt our more than a pump because a little goes a long way.
Just like cream blushes, liquid blushes too can move the product around. So if you have applied a ton of product or went heavy with powders and bronzers, then give this a skip.
Powder Blush: The easiest and the most popular category of blushes! All you have to do is swirl your brush and apply it to the apple of your cheeks. If you have used a dewy or a hydrating foundation, then using a powder blush will balance out your look.
If you use a powder blush on super matte skin, you may end up looking ashy so choose wisely.
Different Ways To Use Blush
Did you know that you can use your fave blushes to sculpt your face too and it all depends on the product placement? Not only that, there are a lot many ways you can use your blush and we’re telling you how:
To Uplift Face: Instead of applying your blush on the apple of your cheeks, use it on the area where you’d normally apply highlighter. You’ll notice that your face will look snatched and uplifted!
To Shorten Face: If you want your face to look sort and snappy, then apply a lot of blush on the apple of your cheeks and dab it using a beauty sponge.
To Enhance Cheekbones: Do do want to sculpt your cheeks with minimal effort and in less than two minutes? Then do this– apply blush where you’d normally apply your contour and dab it away. It’s true, blush contouring is legit!
For Sunkissed Look: If you want to add that wintery, sunburnt touch to your makeup look, then do this- take your blush, and instead of applying it on your cheeks, apply it in a straight horizontal line across your face; from eyes – nose- eyes! This is a popular blush technique in Korea and surely takes away a few years off your face.
Ready to blush, hard?
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