Knowing how to apply blush correctly, you can create the perfect makeup, highlighting the advantages and hiding minor flaws in appearance. Blush not only helps to make the face brighter and more expressive, but also improves its color, hides the existing flaws and helps to highlight the advantages. We can say that this makeup product is multifunctional, because it provides the ability to visually change the shape of the face or give the skin a light tanning effect. Taking into account what kind of blush will be used, the technique of their application changes. For this, finger pads, a sponge or a brush can be used.
Types of blush
To date, a fairly wide selection of blush is presented, not only in the color palette, but in their texture. However, it is necessary to take into account the fact that it is the type of blush that determines the technique of their application.
Compact dry blush
To apply this type of blush to the skin, a special brush must be used, it is desirable that it be made of natural bristles, since in this case the cosmetics lays down in an even and thin layer and is easily shaded.
As a rule, a brush is included with the blush. It is very small, so it is not always convenient to use. Before dry blush is applied to the skin, it is imperative that a powder or foundation is used, so that they will lay down with a smoother layer.
If you make up and down movements of the brush, gently blending the blush, it becomes possible to get an even layer of cosmetics on the skin.
Provided that the classic compact blush is used, a special brush with natural wool must be used. Before applying the product to the skin, excess blush must be removed from the surface of the brush - you can shake it off or blot it with a clean paper towel. If this is not done, the shade of the blush will be too bright, and the makeup will turn out to be vulgar and defiant.
Ball and powder blush
To apply this type of blush, you must use a brush with natural bristles, which should be soft and dense enough. The brush is dipped in blush and gently shaken, after which the product is applied on top of the foundation and powder, then evenly shaded.
Liquid blush
It is necessary to use liquid blush correctly, since this tool has the ability to dry quickly, so there is no time to adjust the result.
This type of blush must be applied using a cosmetic sponge or fingertips on top of the foundation, however, there is no need to use powder, otherwise the product will not lie on the skin evenly. If necessary, powder can be applied on top of the blush.
Cream blush
Among the advantages of this type of blush is a dense texture, which is why they are quite easily applied on top of the tonal base using a cosmetic sponge, with which circular uniform movements are made, due to which the coloring pigment is evenly distributed over the surface of the skin. A layer of powder is applied on top of the blush.
Features of applying blush
Before you start applying makeup, you must take into account the fact that, depending on the type of face, the features of using blush will also change.
Round face
- If you need to correct the shape of the face and make it visually less wide, it is recommended to opt for blush in dark shades - for example, colors close to burgundy and brown.
- A wide brush draws a thick line from the center to the chin. It is important that the top of the cheek is slightly lighter than the bottom.
- A small amount of blush is applied in the direction from the outer corner of the eyebrow and towards the temples.
Square face
- To smooth out angular parts a little visually, you need to apply blush from the bottom up.
- Blush is applied in the lower part of the cheek, after which it is well shaded, towards the temples.
- It is not necessary to set off the cheekbones very much, since with a square face they are already pronounced.
Oval face
- The blush is shaded on the cheeks in a semicircle, while a small amount is applied to the lower part of the chin.
- Do not forget about the upper part of the forehead, since a small amount of blush is necessarily applied to this area.
- Due to the correct oval shape of the face, the blush can be applied to the cheeks or cheekbones (there are no restrictions here).
- The best option would be to smile, after which the blush is shaded in a thin layer on the protruding cheeks.
Heart-shaped or triangular face
- To correct wide cheekbones and a narrow chin, the blush is shaded around the cheeks.
- It is important to thoroughly shade the blush, while applying them evenly, trying to avoid overly pronounced areas.
Rules for applying blush
To create the perfect make-up, you need to observe several features of applying blush:
- Many girls do not know which part of the cheeks to apply blush on. Determining the ideal area is very simple, just a little test is enough. First you need to smile broadly, and then determine the center of the roundness of the cheeks, which is pressed down with a finger. In the area where the ear connects to the head, the thumb is applied and a line is visually drawn to the index finger. It is on this area that the blush should be applied.
- It is imperative to apply blush with a special brush, but it should not be too large and voluminous. It is not recommended to use a beveled brush.
With the correct application of blush, you can create the perfect makeup, give the skin a light and healthy glow.
How to use blush to shape your face?
- To look attractive, you need to opt for blush, which contains shimmery particles. The product is applied to the highest part of the cheekbones.
- You can make your face more expressive by shading a fairly large amount of blush under the bone. Then the usual shade is added to the cheekbones, thereby emphasizing their natural beauty.
- It is important to periodically clean the brush from the remnants of blush, otherwise microbes will accumulate on its surface, therefore, the risk of irritation increases. You can use a simple damp cloth or detergent to clean the brush, but not too soapy.
- If you are going to use a cream blush, blot it with a tissue to remove excess product. Also simple powder can be used for this purpose.
- It takes a little practice to apply liquid or gel blush, otherwise you will have to wash and reapply your makeup.
- Simple creamy blush can be an excellent substitute for lipstick, if applied to the lips, there will be an ideally complemented makeup color scheme.
- To freshen up your face will help blush dark pink, which must be applied to the area behind the ears.
- For fair-skinned girls, it is not recommended to apply dark shades of blush to the chin area, otherwise a too bright difference between the skin on the face and neck will be created, which should not be allowed.
- When creating evening make-up, it is recommended to apply a matte blush on the eyelids and lips. The ideal option would be a peach, beige and pale pink shade. Can be supplemented with matte powder for a shimmery effect.
- As soon as the gel and liquid blush is applied, be sure to wash your hands and only then continue to do your makeup.
- When applying blush to a round face, there is a risk of using too much makeup. In this case, you need to apply a little blush on the middle finger and put a point in the center of the cheekbone, then gently shade it towards the temples.
- To visually make the face appear a little wider, it is recommended to apply a point of blush on the cheekbone, directly under the pupil and blend towards the temples. Then you need to draw in your cheeks, and apply a small amount of dark-colored blush into the cavities that appear. The blush line ends near the temples, but not above the eyebrows. A lighter shade of blush will help to highlight the cheekbones, they can also be applied to the forehead and chin area, the tip of the nose.
- If loose blush will be used, they should be applied only with a brush, while the movements should be strictly in one direction.
How to choose the right shade of blush?
To create the perfect makeup and enhance your natural beauty, follow these tips for choosing blush shades that match your hair tone:
- For brunettes. It is worth paying attention to the natural skin tone, since in this case the blush should be one tone darker. The ideal option would be a terracotta, chocolate or brown shade. You can also safely use the copper color of the blush.
- For red, brown-haired, light brown hair. If the natural skin color is very light or has a slight yellowish tint, it is recommended to opt for a golden brown and orange blush.
- For fair-skinned blondes. It is recommended to pay attention to cool and soft colors. It is advisable to stop the choice on apricot and pale pink shades, a coral blush would be an excellent option. When creating evening makeup, you can use a blush of purple shades.
Skin type is equally important when choosing a blush:
- For dry skin. It is worth giving preference to blush of a creamy texture. The composition of such products includes a fairly large amount of oils and moisturizers. Therefore, applying such blush to dry skin is much more beneficial, and you can use your fingers to blend cosmetics.
- For oily skin. A powdery blush is ideal. They have a fairly dense texture, so they are easily applied to porous skin and lay in an even layer, while the ugly oily sheen is reliably masked. To achieve the perfect skin tone, make-up artists advise mixing several different shades of blush at the same time.
Common mistakes when applying blush
To get the perfect makeup, it is worth examining in detail the mistakes that are often made when applying makeup:
- Do not apply blush in one continuous line from top to bottom, as this can greatly ruin the makeup. It is important that the blush is softly shaded and the line should be slightly rounded.
- It is not recommended to apply blush only on the cheekbones; you also need to work out the decollete.
- The shade of blush you choose should blend in well with the rest of your makeup.
- You shouldn't try to apply a large amount of blush to create a tanned effect, as this will make your makeup look messy.
- It is recommended to apply powder or foundation on top of the blush so that they do not look very bright.
It's easy to create the perfect makeup that enhances your natural beauty. To do this, you need to choose the right shade of blush and adhere to the tips above for applying them.
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