How to use blush correctly (8 tips)

It’s really not easy to do makeup alone, especially knowing how to use blush correctly, without leaving your cheeks too marked. However, blush is very important to finish your makeup. Because, it is responsible for leaving the skin looking healthy and natural.

However, you need to know how to choose the right color for your skin tone and face shape. This way, it will help enhance your bone structure and highlight your best features. Anyway, at first it may seem complicated, but there are some simple tricks that will help you use blush correctly. Check out.

8 Tips on how to use blush without making mistakes

1- Choose the ideal brush

The first step to using blush is choosing the appropriate brush, in this case the best one is a beveled brush. It is easier to handle, fits well on the face, and has a more subtle and precise impact.

2- Choose the tone and color of the blush

A very simple tip for choosing the ideal blush color is to gently pinch your cheeks. So, just compare the color seen on your face with the color of the blush, as this will be the ideal tone for your skin type.

3- Blush tones

There are different colors and shades of blush, which suit every skin tone. That way:

• For the day, the most suitable colors are peach, light pink, medium pink and salmon.
• For the night, choose light bronze, dark copper, earthy and earthy brown tones.
• Now, for fair skin, pinkish blush is ideal, while for brunettes, brownish and orange tones are more suitable.

Finally, blush that has pink, orange, red, brown and copper pigments leaves the skin looking healthier, as if it were sunbathing. However, for it to look natural, it is important not to get the tone wrong or the way to apply the product.

4- Right place to use blush

Contrary to what many believe, blush should not be applied to the side of the face, but rather the contour. Therefore, the right way is to apply it to the cheekbones and move towards the temples, that way there is no mistake.

5- Types of texture

There are blushes in different types of texture and you can choose the one that best matches the type of makeup you want to reproduce. For example:

1. Mosaic blush- a mixture of several shades, which suits any skin type. Furthermore, it has an ultra-fine texture and micronized pigments that result in better application and better adhesion.
2. Liquid Blush – easy to apply, provides a more natural effect and can be used day or night. In addition, it has a mild fragrance that does not harm the skin, and glycerin that helps with hydration.
3. Spherical Blush – has greater pigmentation power with an intense and vivid color, but when blended it looks very natural. It also provides a luminous and opaque effect at the same time
4. Compact blush – has better staying power, and when used with a thick, rounded brush it provides a more natural effect. One tip is to smile in front of the mirror when using blush. Furthermore, it is suitable for all skin types, especially oily skin.
5. Cream blush- has a heavier texture and can run with sweat, which is why it is best suited for dry skin. And to apply, use a sponge, dabbing it lightly on your cheekbones and moving up to your temples. But, avoid using it on hot days.
6. Mousse blush – ideal for any time of the day and any skin type, it provides a more intense and luminous finish. Therefore, apply small amounts with a brush or sponge and spread well.
7. Blush stick – as it has a more rigid texture, ideal for combination skin, it lasts longer. To apply, apply gently to the apples of the face and move up a little to the temples and spread with your fingers or by tapping lightly with a sponge.

6- How to use blush correctly

1. To use blush correctly, use the brush to take a thin layer and remove the excess on the back of your hand before applying it to your face. This way, you avoid having very flushed, artificial-looking cheeks. The secret is to apply it little by little and increase the intensity in layers.
2. After applying the blush, spread it very gently, making circular movements with the brush, until it is evenly distributed across the skin.
3. Remember to use blush only after you have finished your eye and lip makeup. This way, it becomes easier for you to adjust the intensity of the color on your facial skin.
4. Finally, apply the color to the fullest part of your cheekbones, to make it easier, smile with your lips closed, this way you can find the exact place to use the blush.

7- Use blush according to the shape of your face

A good tip for knowing how to use blush correctly is to choose a color that flatters the shape of your face and highlights your favorite features. Finally, to make your makeup look more harmonious, analyze the shape of your face, for example:

• Oval face – in this case the blush should be applied diagonally, just below the cheek bones going towards the corner of the lips.
• Inverted triangle – apply the blush starting from the area close to the ears and moving towards the nose.
• Square- for this type of face, the ideal is to apply the blush only to the apples of the face.
• Round face – in this case the trick is to make a pout and use blush on the parts that stand out.

8- Ways to use blush

There are three ways to use blush, they are:

1. Natural blush: apply the blush by tapping it on the cheekbones, then with light and short movements, drag the brush towards the ears. Finally, with a clean brush, blend using circular movements.
2. Kissed by the sun: first follow the ‘natural blush’ tips, then with a slightly dirty brush, add more color to the nose bone.
3. Contour type: use brown blush or bronzer, then move back and forth diagonally, between the lower part of your cheekbones and your ears. Finally, blend well for a more natural effect.

Anyway, by following all these tips on how to use blush, you will realize that it is not as complicated as it seems. Furthermore, your makeup will look more harmonious, in addition to highlighting your face.

So, if you liked these tips, read also: 5 makeup mistakes that make you look tired.