Wednesday 9 May 2012

The art of appling blush

I like blush, I really do and probably put it on every day, it is a great way to brighten your face, but sometimes people go a bit overboard and end up looking like clowns or running a fever. Some ladies get it wrong, but fear not, I shall help you in your quest to finding the correct blush. First thing’s first, it is important to choose the correct shade of blush for your skin tone and the correct type for your skin type.


 
 The best way to choose blush is to use nature as your guide. According to InStyle the trick is to use the colour that matches your cheeks when they're flushed after exercise or being out in the cold. If you still not sure the best thing to do is ask someone at the makeup counter. It depends on your skin tone whether you will need a light or darker colour. 
You need to choose a colour that will accent your existing best facial feature and one that won’t stand out too much, but rather act as a feature enhancer.



Creme blush hydates and flatters dry skin               Powder blush for oily and combination skin.

  
Liquid and gel blush which is also suitable for oily and combimation skin.

In addition to choosing the correct the correct colour, you also need to choose the correct formula. For dry skin, crème blushes tend to be more hydrating and flattering. Oily/Combination skin powder blushes work best as any other consistency can tend to slide off on oily skin and for normal skin almost any blush formula works including liquid and gel formulas.

Also make sure you have the correct brush for blush. A blush brush is different from a powder brush as it has more bristles and is smaller in size. You can however use them both, the blush brush for more powder coverage and the powder brush for a lighter coverage or colour.



 
Once you have your blush, next step is applying the blush. Which is also a quite tricky as many women get it wrong. Here is how to apply blush correctly:

Smile until you cheeks perk up, apply the blush to the centre of the apple of your cheeks, blend the colour along your cheekbone. If you are using gel, dot the colour using your fingers or a makeup sponge to blend it in. For a more natural look always concentrate the colour on the apples of your cheeks and blend well, before blending, always dust off the excess to avoid excessively rosy cheeks.

And that is how you put on blush!