Aug
20
Beauty Tips Applying Blush
Beauty Tips Applying Blush
Blush is often the last cosmetic to be used on face while doing makeup. The method of applying blush differs with the facial shape and the right application of blusher can make your face look longer or wider, as desired. Here are some tips to use while applying blush:
Gels and liquids are best to get rosy cheeks but since they stain the skin be sure to wash your hands after applying them.
A little shimmer on the highest point of cheekbone near eyes lends you an instant sexy look.
Accentuate the cheekbones by using a slightly darker shade there while blending it down the cheek for a more natural look.
Clean blush brushes are very important to avoid bacteria transfer in skin and thus, one should clean them with non-soapy cleansers and baby wipes.
Cream blush can be blotted off using a tissue while applying translucent powder can dilute powder blush. However, gel and liquid blush have to be washed from face and the makeup has to be redone.
Cream blush can be used on lips for sheer and soft color and should be applied using the fingertip.
Dusky pink blush warms and freshens up the face, especially on the tendons below the ears, but blush on chin may not look good, if your neck is lighter than your face.
Frosted blush may not be a good idea after all and frost on lips or eyes are more in fashion during night parties. Still, you can get that look by applying a light colored frosted eye shadow or lipstick such as gold, silver, light pink, peach, champagne and beige on the top of the cheekbones. Frosted highlighting powder is also available in the market to be used on any part of your face.
Gels are dabbed as dot on apple of the cheek and two smaller dots on cheekbone and rubbed in small circles to blend them well all the way from cheeks to hairline.
Make the face look wider, by looking straight into the mirror and applying blusher on the cheekbone from under the center of the eye to the temple. Suck in cheeks and use the darkest shade in the hollow making a 'C' shape up to the temples but not higher than eyebrows. Use lighter shade on top of cheekbones and stop before the under eye area. You can add a little lush on tip of the nose, forehead and chin.
Never use blush on underside of cheekbones.
Often the small blush brush that comes with the cosmetic is of no use. A full round brush gives a professional look and make the overall look softer and more desirable. It is important to have separate brushes for the blush and the powder.
Powder blush should always be applied in one direction to avoid streaking.
The best method to apply a blush is to take the blush on the brush and tap off any extra color in the box itself. Alternately, if you are using gel or cream blush, put a dab of it on your fingers.
The best shades are warm, golden browns than cool, grayish browns, especially when used as cheek contour.
To find out the actual position of the apple of your cheek, look into the mirror and smile and then sweep the brush upwards in an arc from your cheekbone to your hairline. Color should be light and well blended.
To make the face look longer, focus your blush on the outer area of the face and near your hairline. Suck in cheeks and use the darkest color in the hollow making a 'C' shape, no higher than eye on side of face. Use lighter shade on top of the cheekbones and below your darkest blush shade to help slim down the face. Apply lighter shade on apple of the cheeks and chin.
Applying blush can be one of the more difficult make-up techniques to learn. Blush creates the difference between a young, healthy look and a swallow, tired look. Unfortunately, applying too much or to the wrong area of your cheek instead transforms you into a clown. Add to that the difficulty of finding the correct shade of blush and correct brush and you’ve got a make-up technique that takes practice and patience to conquer.
How to Find the Correct Blush
You will want to select a blush that is close to the natural glow of your cheeks after exercise and you should keep your blush in the same color family as your lipstick. Of course, this isn’t very helpful when you’re staring at row after row of blush in the make-up store.
To find the perfect blush, you’ll want to first start with your skin depth. If you have a darker skin, you can wear a darker blush like burgundy or wine shades. Lighter skin tones need to wear lighter blushes like pink or coral shades.
Next review your skin tone. If you have yellowish skin, you should wear cool colors like pink or plum. Olive skin tones should wear apricots or if you have a dark olive complexion, an orange. Neutral shades can wear anything, though rose and mauves are recommended. Blue skin tones (usually only seen in very dark skin) can wear reds or berries.
After chosing your shade, you’ll want to look at the contrast of your hair against your skin. If you have dark hair and light skin, you’ll need a more vivid blush. The closer your skin and hair color are to each other, the more neutral the color should be. If you are a redhead, use a very mellow shade of blush, like a peach so your cheeks do not compete with your hair.
Finally, check your blush in natural light, rather than fluorescent. If you are really having difficulty, ask a make-up professional for help.
Two Final Tips
Try a bronzer rather than a blush for a natural look
Daytime blush should be light, while nighttime blush should be a little heavier
How to Find the Perfect Blush Brush
Employ a round full brush for your blush application.
Avoid the little brush that comes in the blush package.
Use a different brush for your powder and blush.
Keep your brush clean with make-up remover and let air dry.
Applying Blush
Applying blush takes some practice, so don’t try to learn this technique when you are rushing off to work or school. Take some time in the evening or weekends to practice.
Apply blush last, after everything else is completed, including your eyes.
Place a small amount of blush onto the brush and tap off any excess.
Smile, or suck in your cheeks and apply the blush to the apple of your cheek. Brush it up toward your hairline.
Use a circular motion or short vertical movements when you are applying blush.
Use a clean make-up sponge to blend in any edges.
Preview in the mirror when you’re done to make sure all your makeup looks good.
The following tips help when you are applying blush:
If you have a full face, focus your blush near your hairline. If you have high cheekbones, apply the blush to in the center of your face.
Do not apply blush to the underside of your cheeks.
Blush should never go below the bottom of your nose or any closer than the iris of your eye. Applying blush high on the eyes can help your eyes to sparkle.
To go with a natural look, apply blush sparingly.
Brush a little amount of blush your forehead if you look very pale—right where the sun normally hits your face.
Toss any unused blush after six months to avoid bacterial infections.
