How to Use Blush

Blush makes your pretty face shine and attractive. How to use this powder is quite simple, but it is important that you do not use too much. This article will guide you to use blush properly.

Table of Contents

Prepare

Choose blush. Powder and gel blush suitable for oily skin; Creamy powder for dry skin. Any shade you choose should have a tone that matches your natural skin tone, so you should choose a shade that matches your natural cheek color.

Choose colors that highlight the advantages of the face and do not make it obvious. Bright red may not be suitable for pale skinned people, but it will enhance copper brown skin.
If you have pale skin, you should choose pale pink or brown and light pink.
You can choose a light or dark color depending on your skin tone. Dark skin should choose a light color, while light skin should choose a natural color such as dark brown or light brown.
To choose the right pastel color, hold your hand tightly for about ten seconds, and the color that appears on your finger is the right pastel shade for you.

Buy a good quality blush brush. Blush brush is the best tool; Don’t use cheap small brushes. If you use a cheap brush, you will make your face look mediocre. Avoid using homemade products like cotton balls or powder puffs as these have no effect on pigment in blush. ^{[1] X Rosie Watson Research Resources , Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}

Prepare a well-lit space when applying blush. You should choose a makeup mirror with lights that highlight your contours and help you see better. Prep your makeup with steps like washing your face, brushing your teeth, and applying the foundation, powder, and highlighter you use regularly.

Use

Apply blusher after finishing all other makeup steps.

Prepare. If you’re using powder, gently dip the medium-sized brush into the powder and tap to remove excess powder. If you’re using a cream or gel foundation, lightly dab it with your ring finger.

Start using very little chalk. You will easily add more instead of applying too much powder at once.

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Move your mouth forward and apply blush. This will help you define your cheekbones. Don’t smile as it will raise your cheekbones and lower your blusher ^{[2] X Research Source Rosie Watson, Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}

The cheekbones are the circular shape that emerges when you blush naturally, located where the model’s powder brush is located.

Apply powder to the center of the cheekbones on one side of the face, blending along the cheekbones. If using cream or gel powder, you should first apply the powder, then use your fingers or a makeup sponge to blend. For natural makeup, you always have to focus on the color on your cheeks and blend it in. And before applying powder, always brush off excess powder so that your cheeks are not too pink. ^{[3] X Rosie Watson Research Resources , Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}

Draw strokes with the brush from the cheeks (towards the nose) to the side of the face (towards the ears). Do not hit diagonally because it will be unnatural and make you look like a clown. If you have excess powder, you can blend it from the center of the eye towards the ear. ^{[4] X Rosie Watson Research Resources , Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}
Use a clean brush to apply powder. ^{[5] X Rosie Watson Research Source , Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}
Glide the brush downwards after blending so that the facial hairs rest evenly on the skin. ^{[6] X Rosie Watson Research Source , Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}
To have a youthful face, you should apply powder on both sides of the face so that it is not lower than the nostrils and not closer to the nose than the pupils.

If you accidentally use too much blush, you can use a colorless powder to reduce the color of the blush. For cream powder, you can use a paper towel to blot it out. In case of using a lot of gel powder, you can wash it off and reapply very little.

Repeat the steps on the other cheekbones, noting the position and color of the two sides. You should focus on balance.

Use colorless powder to set makeup. Colorless powder brings inner warmth to cheeks. ^{[7] X Rosie Watson Research Source , Make-up: The Complete Guide to Professional Results, p. 95, (2007), ISBN 978-1-84537-720-5}

Complete.

Advice

Use a good quality large brush.
Just be confident in yourself and you can apply blush to your liking for fun and express yourself!
Test blush. You will notice the part of your face that needs more blush after applying makeup many times. If it doesn’t work, you can remove the powder.
Blush accentuates stretch marks and pimples, even when you’ve applied foundation and concealer, making irritated skin look worse. If your skin is inflamed, you should temporarily stop using blush as well as all other powders and creams until the skin has completely healed (wash your face with cleanser and apply moisturizer in the morning and at night). Don’t be afraid to reveal flaws during the recovery period.
You should use a clean brush, otherwise the colors will not match.
Blush and lipstick should match the color. This means that whether a light lipstick and a bold pastel or vice versa, you should choose both similar coral tones, etc..
Use cross brush to apply blusher for better effect.
Do not use too much blush.
Use a red or pink lipstick that matches your skin tone and apply it to your cheeks. Cheeks should not be too greasy when you apply lipstick on them.
To create dramatic cheekbones when performing, makeup artists often use a three-step technique. In addition to applying blush on the cheekbones, they also use highlighter in the area above the cheekbones and contour the area below the cheekbones. This technique is based on the law of light and shadow, and helps to highlight the facial bone structure. ^{[8] X Research Sources}
Use blush that matches your skin and hair color:
- Light blonde hair with pale skin – orange blush.
- Dark and auburn hair with fair skin – light blush.
- Pale or gray skin – blush orange, coral or pink.
- Blond or light blonde hair with vibrant skin tone – pale pink and fawn blush.
- Dark and brown skin – crimson, purple or dark brown blush.

Warning

Using too much blush causes the face to become red. You should use it in moderation!
Do not rely solely on cosmetics for beauty. Remember that true beauty comes from within and you are always beautiful from the inside out.
Do not let blush get into eyes.

Things you need

Powder, cream, or gel blush
Good brush, one for powder, one for blending
Colorless powder
Mirror
Makeup sponge (Optional)
Paper towels (Optional)

Steps

Prepare

Use

Advice

Warning

Things you need

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