In addition to offering a healthier and more flushed look and finishing on any makeup, the blush enhances the face, transforming or highlighting the shape of the face. The problem is when it comes to applying: how to best use to make the face look natural and beautiful?
Is it normal to make a mistake? at the time of application. That's because so many techniques are refined over and over again: only then is it clear what works and what doesn't work for every face shape, texture and skin tone, and any other detail that might make a difference.
There are tricks for specific results and ideal colors for each tone. And the tool used to apply the product also makes all the difference!
Whether as a tanning effect, just to blush your cheekbones or as a makeup contour, the key is knowing how to use and choose the right product for you, according to your face, so that the product really values your feminine features.
The ideal blush for every skin tone
The main make-up brands sell several types of blush: liquid, cream or powder. To choose the perfect texture for your skin, it is worth testing the various versions of the product to identify the one that has the best grip and ease of handling for you.
The choice of color, in turn, must be made by harmonizing with the skin tone. See below for makeup artist Rosman Braz's tips not to err in color based on your skin tone.
Very light skin
Rosman suggests to whites to avoid brown or open pink blush. For them, the best bet is the mix between peach and pink, but always soft and with little shine.
Clear Skin
Those that have a darker hue but still in the light skin line can explore more colors but avoid strong hues like pink rose. The color combination here is also a good option: "I advise them to apply a soft bronze tone underneath and pink over the top to give them a healthy air," suggests the makeup artist.
Brown skin
The enemy color in this case is terracotta. If you are part of the brunettes group, avoid it. Instead, bet on the pink ones, which Rosman says help break skin tone by balancing.
Black skin
Black should be careful only with light shades of pink, which offer a drier finish. The bet then is on the strongest tones like wine and dark bronze.
What is the right texture for you?
Choosing the right texture implies the result and practicality when applying. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, check and choose your favorite:
1. Powder: Powder blush is one of the most common, and can come in either loose or compact powder, and can have 1 color, 2 colors, or a color mosaic. It is the easiest type to use and is suitable for those who have young skin and like to apply the product using brush.
2. Cream: Cream blush can come in jars or tubes. Its application can be done with the fingers and should come right after the base. Cream, mousse and liquid blushes are ideal for mature skin as they spread better even with fine lines.
3. Mousse: blush mousse is similar to cream but more consistent in texture. It should be applied carefully so as not to get too strong on the face. It is ideal for taking on trips because, unlike dust, doesn't it spill? spreading blush on your suitcase that goes in the suitcase.
4. Net: Liquid blush looks like an ink and can be a bit tricky to apply, due to the possibility of staining the skin if not spread well. To pass it, drip two or three droplets in place and spread it smoky with your finger. Be careful to smudge it so as not to remove the base.
5. Baton: The stick blush is practical for carrying in your bag and for everyday use, after all its packaging is generally sturdier, similar to that of a lipstick. To apply it, make a small ball with the stick on the cheekbone and smudge with your fingers. Must be applied before face powder.
6. Pearls: Pearls have similar application and effect as powder blush. The difference is that it comes in the shape of balls, and in some cases may have balls of different blush tones, such as mosaic blushes.
How to apply blush
The application of the product can be done by brush or directly by hand, according to the desired coverage or the texture of the product. For powder products, the ideal is to use brushes. Already the cream and liquid versions can be spread on the face with fingers, but always careful to smudge well to prevent the product is too marked on the skin.
Rosman prefers brushes and takes advantage of the tools to blend blush nuances: With the first brush I apply a light, ball-shaped bronze color to give more prominence and to mark the face more. Already with the second brush is ideal to apply a shade more pink or peach ?.
Choose your brush based on the expected result:
1. Traditional brush: very easy to find in any perfumery. Its function is to provide a very natural effect to the blush, and ensures this thanks to its wide bristles, which smudge the product;
2. Beveled Brush: thinner and more inclined, it provides stronger and more marked pigmentation;
3. Duo Fiber Brush: Great for creamy blushes, it evenly spreads the product. It can be a good outlet for those who prefer strong pigments because it allows a smoky effect;
4. Kabuki: smaller than traditional but capable of providing a natural and uniform effect. Do not overdo the amount of blush when using this type of brush;
5. Kabuki Bevel Brush: This type provides a stronger result on the skin. Thinner than the previous chamfer, adherents to this type of brush should pay attention to marking the face with excess product.
When to apply blush: before or after dust?
In general, the product has the function of giving the finishing touch to your makeup, usually being applied after all skin preparation with concealer and powder. The idea is that he close the makeup giving color to the face. However, this rule only applies to powder blushes, the most commonly used version.
For liquid and creamy blushes, you can apply between the base and the powder, taking care only to apply the powder lightly so as not to remove the color of the blush. This option of blushing before dust is ideal for those who are afraid of weighing the amount of product. Leaving the dust to pass later, you can smudge the face and soften the color of the blush on the skin, ensuring that the result is beautiful and smooth.
The right application for every face shape
In addition to choosing the ideal tool, you should also note the tips for enhancing the shape of your face using blush. The technique for applying it may depend on your face and what is expected of the makeup.
In the past, blush was only used to color apples in order to look healthier. Today, other functions have been discovered for him. The product can be used for a tanning and illuminating effect, or even to redraw the face, thinning it and disguising details. It all depends on the technique used in the application. "One trick is to pass it pouting because it makes your face thinner," says Rosman.
For example, women with narrower faces should use the product more on their cheeks to give the impression of a "fuller" face. If you have a more rounded face, you should use the product on the sides of the face toward the hair. All of this, of course, very smoothly and very well smoky, so as not to leave the traces marked and very strong.
The blushes bloggers use and love
Still according to Rosman, the aim of the product is to give the skin a natural air, and for this it should be well smoky on the face, not with the strong outline marked. "The biggest secret is to make the hand very soft, light," he concludes. Be inspired by the bloggers below, made by following the moderation rule in blush application:
Blush as a facial contour
The contour gives a more professional touch to makeup and is especially suitable for festive evening occasions. Does it highlight the points that should be highlighted on the face? chin tip, cheekbones and upper forehead, etc? whereas it shades others who will be disguised or tuned? usually cheeks, sides of the nose, upper forehead, among others. The places to be lit and / or shaded depend on what you want to disguise, correct or fine tune.
Can the technique be done based? Always one or two shades above the color of your skin? or, in this case, with the blush, as long as the color is suitable for this type of use, or if it is a strong bronzer that can replace the product.
Watch the videos below and learn how to do at home, from the outline, a makeup like that done by professionals.
Clear Skin
Brown skin
Black skin
And don't forget: when it comes to blush, the golden rule is not to overdo it. It should never get too marked on the face, but just give it a ruddy touch. to your skin to give an impression of healthy. Do not overdo the application.
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