Blush
A sweep of blush can give you a touch of color and contouring, making you appear youthful and glowing. Blush has been a beauty staple for ages, but do you know about the latest and greatest blushes out there? Blushes come in a wide variety of different shades, each complementing a specific skin tone or makeup look.
Before you apply blush make sure that you pat out your brush. This will allow any excess blush to fall off. Remember it is always easier to add more than to have to repair the look of too much blush. When applying blush smile big. This way you can see where the “apples” of your cheeks are. You will want to sweep a light amount of blush over the apples of your cheek into your hairline. You are using blush to help contour and shape the face so you do not want your blush just to stop mid-way. Then you will want to blend the blush in with a bare blending blush. This will create just the right amount of blush and color to give you a beautiful glow.
Those with medium tone skin can have fun with their blushes and can wear brighter and more dramatic shades. Fun bluish pinks and corals can add a pop of color while making you appear refreshed and vibrant. Plums can also be worn, especially for evening, and paired with dramatic eyes or lips. Powders look great, but cream blushes can also help to add another dimension for skin contouring. Almay Smart Shade Powder Blush is formulated for sensitive skin and gently glides on, adding a playful touch of color. Those who have deep skin tones have won the lottery when it comes to blush because they can get away with almost anything. Deep and rich oranges, reds, mauves and pinks all look great on this skin tone. The only advice for this skin tone is to not go too light or wear too much. Your blush should always be deeper than the color of your skin to add dimension rather than to look chalky and unnatural. Deep tones can also wear blushes that are a bronzer-hybrid to further contour. Blending is key to keeping this look natural and fresh.
If you have fair skin you are going to want to avoid going too dark and dramatic with the blush you use. Peaches and corals look great on fair skin, giving the skin a fresh light look. Shimmery powder and cream blushes can help add radiance and a bright glow. When it comes to the amount of blush that you use, less is more. To prevent an overly made-up look, a few quick sweeps of blush across the cheek is more than plenty. Don’t be afraid to change up the color of blush you use to create different looks. Evenings can be all about the romantic deep wines, plums and crimsons. Tanned summer skin looks beautiful with the hint of a bright pink or purple. FIT ME Blush by Maybelline provides just the right amount of coverage in many complementary shades. It retails for under $10 at most drugstores. L’Oreal True Match Blush flawlessly applies even coverage that will match your skin’s undertone. It is available for under $12 at most drugstores.
Blush can help to make you appear fresh faced and healthy, making it a makeup staple.