Blush
Blusher
Blush is a brilliant product that can truly transform your face. You can use a blush to make your face look healthier as well as correct your facial features or even make yourself look a few years younger. Just pick the right one and learn how to use it.
How to Pick the Right Shade of Blush?
You can choose the shade of your blush in two different ways: according to the colour of your lips, or the colour of your skin and hair. The first way is simple – look for a shade that matches the natural colour of your lips as closely as possible.
The second method is based on a simple rule: lighter types = lighter shades of blush, darker types = darker shades of blush:
- Blonde hair: light pink or peach blush
- Dark hair: golden brown blush or shades of burgundy, dark red and salmon
- Red hair: peach blusher or a sand colour blush
Powder vs. Liquid Blush: Which One Is Better?
It always depends on your skin type. A powder blush will be better for combination to oily skin that can benefit from some mattifying action. However, if your skin is dry, especially in winter, you’ll fare better with a cream blusher. It brightens up your face without bringing out the imperfections, plus you can also use it as lipstick.
Tools for Blush Application
You’re obviously going to need the right makeup brush. A powder blush is best applied with a larger slanted brush – your goal is to gently dust your cheeks with the blush to create a light, airy effect. A thick layer will result in an unnatural, almost artificial look. A cream blush should be ideally applied with a makeup sponge.
How to Apply Blush
- Suck your cheeks in to accentuate your cheekbones and then apply your blush.
- If you have a wider face, apply the blush vertically and in from your ears towards your nose.
- If you have a narrow face, apply your blush horizontally.
- In case you put on too much blush, dust it off with a clean brush and then soften it with a bit of powder.
Shop our blush section to find a handy blush stick, blush palette for various occasions, or a cream blush with juicy effect. While you’re at it, you can also get a nice highlighter or bronzer.