Keep blush on the apples of the cheeks, and blend upward with your brush in a circular motion. This will give you a natural finish, versus one that looks streaky or harsh. If you want to add contour, pop some warm bronzing powder in the hollows of your cheekbones.
Apply blush in a "C" shape from the top of the temple down to the cheekbone. Use more product along the cheekbone, then diffuse it up towards the temple, pushing it in and upwards. Don't go overboard with your application: "You want a blended look since it's on more than just the cheeks," Glen warns.
PRO Tip: Two finger rule: place blush always two fingers away from your mouth—three fingers if you have a round-shaped face— to help “lift” your face.
"If you're using a traditional powder blush, it should be applied after setting your foundation. The idea is that blush is applied over face powder to avoid it absorbing into the skin and looking patchy. It's generally applied after contouring/bronzing the skin," Soliz said.
According to Ariane, the absolute best way for the older woman to brighten up her face is to use a cream blush along with a powder. Applied correctly, it brings a healthy vitality to a woman's overall look. She advises us to move on from powder blush and tone down the bronzer.
It's called 'Natural Blush' and this particular trend doesn't involve buying a new blusher or a special style of contouring. It also doesn't require the hands of a makeup artist or, in fact, any specialist tools at all. You can do it on your own.
This one's pretty obvious: Pale pink is the shade most people with fair skin naturally blush, so it looks natural in product form. "On fair skin, baby pink gives a subtle flush," says makeup artist Ashleigh Ciucci. "It's almost the same color as the inside of your lip."
Rosy cheeks are often associated with good health and vitality, and they are considered attractive because they give the impression of a natural, healthy glow. When your cheeks have a rosy hue, it indicates that your blood vessels are dilated, and blood is flowing close to the surface of your skin.
"The key to looking fresh is using a cream blush—it's more blendable," Brooke says. Warm shades with a hint of pink or rose gold in them work best for most skin tones.
Instead, apply blush to the apples of your cheeks — the best blush for more mature skin is a warm pink shade that complements most skin tones — to create fullness, which is sometimes is lost with age.
The name 'under eye blush' may sound intimidating, but it's actually a pretty good way of summing up how to try the trend: you apply blush underneath your eyes, adding a dot of cream blush next to your under eye concealer (or apply it on top) and blend alongside your usual blush on the apples of your cheeks.
According to professional makeup artists, it's time to ditch the powder blush and switch to a liquid or cream type. Not only do these products offer a more youthful, glowing and radiant finish, but they're also easier to blend and build for a customizable look.
Those with warm or golden undertones, should wear the warm brown or tangerine shades for a natural look and the pinks and berries for a pop of color.
Millions of people are still using blush on a daily basis. The only significant change is the way in which blush is used. While some still use it to provide pink cheeks, others are using it in conjunction with the likes of bronzers and contouring products to enhance shadows and highlights around the face.
Proper application is essential to making blush look natural. Regardless of formula, "the best way to apply blush is to smile and apply it to the apples of your cheeks.
1) You're being heavy-handed with your blush
If you've already tapped too much pigment on your face, blot it to soften your look and disperse the colour with a damp makeup sponge. Some blushes can have shimmer, and highlighters can come in a warm tone, so using minimal amounts of both is key.
Apply blush to the outer corner of your cheekbone, starting by your ear and ending at a point below the outer corner of your eye.
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