Learning to apply blush correctly

Blush is a versatile tool that will help you correctly correct the shape of your face. And also to give a natural glow and freshness to the skin. But not to overdo it with the amount of blush. You need to know how to do it correctly, and we'll talk about this further.

Choosing a shade and type of blush

An important criterion when choosing a blush is to determine the harmonious combination with your shade, as well as your skin type.

Choosing the right shade

It is important to choose the right blush color so that it blends well with your skin. To do this, remember a couple of rules: a pink blush palette matches a light skin tone.

Peach shades blend better with olive complexion.

But the owners of the dark skin apricot, lilac and red blush will be in harmony.

Blush by skin type

For girls with mixed skin type, it is better to give preference to dry blush. While for owners of a dry type, it is better to choose a blush with a creamy texture. They contain moisturizing oils that nourish dry skin. If you have oily skin, choose a blush with a liquid or gel-like texture, they will make the skin look fresher and give a natural glow.

Apply the blush gradually and blending each layer, this way you control how intense the shade is.

Apply blush depending on the shape of the face

Each type of face has its own technology for applying blush. And how to correctly apply blush in accordance with the shape of your face, we will consider below.

Square shape

The characteristic features of a square face are the expression of massive cheekbones and chin. Therefore, we will pay special attention to these zones. Blush is applied to the cheekbones along the upper and lower jaw, shading towards the temples. This will select the cheeks and smooth out the rough oval of the face.

Oval shape

There are no drawbacks for an oval face shape, but still, when using blush, you need to know a few recommendations. The blush is mostly a light palette, applied along the upper edge of the cheekbone, and blend in a circular motion towards the temples and also towards the earlobe. Due to such lines, you will highlight the cheekbones, and draw attention to the eyes.

Round form

Holders of a round shape need to "stretch" their face as successfully as possible, for this it is worth focusing on the cheeks. Therefore, when applying blush, start from the center of the cheeks and blend towards the temples. Pay special attention to under the cheekbones. Blush should preferably be in bright colors to achieve maximum effect on the cheeks.

Triangular face shape

For girls with a triangular face shape, it is worth creating an accent on the center of the face, removing sharp corners. To do this, draw a line of blush from the middle of the cheek towards the ear, and also select the cheekbones and blend the blush. Thus, you will make a beneficial accent on the cheeks, thereby smoothing out the contours of the temples and chin. It is preferable to choose peach and flesh shades.

Curvy cheeks

If you have big cheeks, blush will help you visually deal with this. Give preference to a dark palette. Dark blush is applied to the lower part of the cheekbones. And on the convex part of the cheekbones, apply light colors, and then shade so that there are no transitions.

On the basis in the form of powder, the blush will form smoother.

Blush texture and method of application

The ability to accurately and correctly apply blush, depending on their texture, is one of the important rules. How to apply correctly and how to read on.

Dry blush

Dry blush is applied with a volumizing brush. Before applying, brush over the blush, then shake it so that there is no excess product. And directly applied to the face.

Gel & Cream Blushers

It is advisable to apply blush of gel and cream texture with your fingers.

Since with a brush you will not take a product of a similar consistency, and even more so you will not blend it evenly.

For a long-lasting effect, apply cream, then powder, then loose blush.

Blush with shimmer

It will give a radiant complexion and make your make-up irresistible due to the shiny particles in the composition. Apply in combination with a powder brush and fingers.