Why use blush? Blush isn’t just about rosy cheeks and clownish frills. It’s about enhancing your beauty with color. Blush can be a multi-dimensional product or a way to give your skin a healthy glow. And far as those makeup myths floating out there go, don’t be fooled. Blush is still en vogue and is for every woman who wants to wear makeup!
The first thing you need to know about blushes are the most common types which are powders and creams. To determine which is best for you consider your skin type and desired finish.
If your skin is dry, try a cream blush to give your skin a healthy glow, natural flush and keep your cheeks from being dried out by powder. Also, you can apply cream blushes with a wet sponge for a dewy finish.
On the other hand, if you have oily skin, try a powder blush as an added protection against oils.
Secondly, if you don’t have a prominent face structure and want to bring definition to your face try blush. Without blush, your face can look flat or one dimensional and quite frankly boring! Once there is definition in your face it automatically gives you a lift. So, you can hold off on the plastic surgery talks a little while longer! LOL
Speaking of face structure, the next important factor in applying blush is knowing your face shape. It can be the difference in looking like a clown or your beautifully enhanced self. There are certain techniques and placement areas that are best applied to certain face shapes. Check out the chart below to find your face shape:
Round Upward Strokes Under cheekbone, toward temple
Square Circular Strokes Top of cheekbone, toward ear
Heart Horizontal Strokes Under cheekbone, toward temple
Long Horizontal Strokes On cheekbone, toward ear
Oval Upward Strokes Top of cheekbone, toward temple
Oblong Upward Strokes Top of cheekbone, toward temple
Make sure you have the right tools when applying these strokes. Your fingers are always an option but not always the best option when it comes to blending. Using the tools of the trade make it easier to blend and establish proper placement. The standard tools are a small to medium blush/powder brush, beauty or wedge sponge. Usually, you can find these tools at your local drug store for under $5. So make your job easier and use tools that are created for your blush.
Also, if you looking to step outside the box with makeup but don’t want to buy a lot of products use one color blush to make a monochromatic look, blush, eye shadow and lipstick.
Blush comes in all types of cool colors that make it compatible with all skin tones. So don’t be shy, there is one for you. Stay tuned next week as I discuss how to find the right color makeup for you!
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