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Cheeks on point! How to apply blush like a pro

by Akhona Ndlela
PICTURE: PEXELS/ CHEEKS

Blush is the unsung hero of makeup which quickly gives your face dimension, warmth, and a radiant, healthy appearance. It can make you appear refreshed and glowing, as if you’ve just had a day in the sun.

However, mastering the art of blush application is important for achieving the ideal look since it may make the difference between looking overdone and having natural, rosy cheeks.

Deciding how to apply blush might be a little difficult because there are so many different options out there, colours, and equipment available. But do not worry, it all comes down to figuring out what suits your face shape, skin type, and intended outcome.

Artdeco Makeup states that selecting the ideal blush tone will improve your appearance as a whole. Fresher-looking skin tones include peach, mauve, rosewood, and pink. Intense and vivid are medium skin tones, such as rust orange, corals, or rich berry tones. Red, apricot, and bright orange are examples of deep skin tones that produce a glowing appearance.

The above website also advises beauty enthusiasts to use an angled brush to apply blush to the side of the cheekbone, starting from the inner to outer part of the face up to the temples and blending it out to the hairline. The closer you apply the blush to the center of the face, the fuller the face will appear, and to achieve a more youthful and harmonious look, apply the blush over the eyes.

To create makeup that is bright and beautiful, selecting the appropriate blush is essential. Gel/liquid blush for all skin types, cream blush for dry skin, powder blush for oily face, and tinted blush pencils are among the several kinds of blush. Because of their matte or satin finish, mild shading, natural radiance, and blend ability, these products are appropriate for all skin types, according to Lamel empowering Makeup.

Also see: The do’s and don’ts of wearing cluster lashes

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