How To Apply Blush

Available in solid and cream forms, blush is commonly found in three basic hues: pink, peach or brown. You should select blusher colors from either cool or warm palette according to the undertone of your skin.

Those with cool skin undertone should go for cool colors like pink or mauve and those with warm skin undertone looks gorgeous with colors like orange and yellow. When applying blush, remember to use them after the application of foundation and make sure that they have perfectly blended together.

If you wish to make your blush application look like a natural healthy glowing skin, then it is required to carefully pick your blush colors according to your skin tone and use only brush to apply them on your cheeks.

When selecting the appropriate color, make sure that the color matches with your complexion as well provides natural glow to your cheeks. Choose light blush color for daytime and darker tone for evening. It is advised to choose blushes that are best suited to your skin.

Dry skinned people should choose cream blushes as it offers hydration and moisturizing effect to your skin, while powder blush would be best for oily-skinned people. Apply blush only after applying foundation, power and eye make up.

You can choose your favorite blush from variety of tones. Cream and liquid blush ought to be applied prior to blush. When applying cream blush, dab it on your cheeks and blend it slowly with your fingers. For rose cheeks, liquid or gel tints would be best suited. They are also good for oily skins. Remember to blend the stains on the skin immediately as it dries quickly.

A full, round brush would be best suited for powder blush application as it offers softness and professional appeal than brush. Change the brush when applying loose powder blush. After application, slowly tap off any excess blush using a small amount of blush in the brush or by removing excess with little cream on your middle finger.

The best way of blush application is by placing blush powder on the apple of your cheek and slowly brushing upward from the cheekbone to hairline. While applying cream blush, place a dot on the apple of your cheek and gently blend upward in the same fashion. If you have a fuller face, then you should be focusing your blush at the outside of your face near to hairline.

If you wish to get high cheekbone appeal, then apply blush in the center of your face to your bones. For further natural glow, blend your blush downward your cheek.