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Blush is one of the most underrated products in your makeup kit.
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Something about the highly-pigmented product tends to intimidate makeup beginners.
But it doesn’t have to be complicated.
you’re able to literally put on blush with your fingers (so easy).
However, there are a few guidelines you should know to avoid looking overly flushed or clownish.
Youre trying to put powder blush over a liquid foundation.
When it comes to blush, you want to apply like with like.
The powder can also grip and settle into any oily patches.
The same rule applies for cream blush formulas.
Youre afraid of trying new shades.
Finding the right blush hue to give you that flushed look is a process of trial and error.
Here are a few guidelines to help you.
Hyper-pigmented blush can look extreme on fair skin.
So look for sheer or cream formulas, which are easier to build.
And dont forget about brown.
Its sort of a bronzer, contour, blush hybrid, says Patinkin.
In one step, youre defining your cheeks and adding warmth to your skin tone.
And brown blushes usually have a rosiness to them, so youre getting a subtle color, too.
You also want to be careful with texture.
If you have fine lines, avoid shimmer.
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3.
You dont take your face shape into account.
Just like contouring, you’re free to use blush to balance your facial features.
If you have a square or heart-shaped face, concentrate the color on the apples of your cheeks.
Youre using the wrong tool.
Yes, you’ve got the option to use your fingers to apply blush.
However, Stiles prefers a small dual-fiber option.
The dual fiber helps evenly disperse the product for a seamless program, she says.
Patinkin likes to use a dense, domed brush to get the best blend.
Its very difficult to get a round shape with a flat, square blush, she says.
You apply blush as the very last step in your makeup routine.
Stiles applies blush after contouring but before adding highlight.
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6.
You’re heavy-handed with the product.
It happens to all of us.
Youre dusting it on, and then youve got a cheek full of hot pink.
Luckily, this is easy to fix without having to pull out the makeup remover.
Thats the easiest way to do it without disturbing the shape or your makeup.
Or you dont apply enough blush to show up in photos.
If youre not wearing enough blush, it’s possible for you to lose the dimension of the cheeks.
