How to apply blush: tips and essential rules to enhance your makeup

In addition to offering a healthier and more flushed appearance and finishing any makeup, blush enhances the physiognomy, transforming or highlighting the shape of the face. The problem is when to apply: how to use it in the best way, to highlight the face in a natural and beautiful way?

It is normal to “mistaken” at the time of application. That’s because many techniques are improved over the course of attempts: only then is it clear what works and what doesn’t work for each face shape, texture and skin tone and any other detail that can make a difference.

There are tricks for specific results and ideal colors for each shade. And the tool used to apply the product also makes all the difference!

Whether as a bronzing effect, just to blush cheekbones or as a makeup contour, the secret is knowing how to use and choose the ideal product for you, according to your face, so that the product really enhances your feminine features.

The ideal blush for every skin tone

The main makeup brands sell different types of blush: liquid, cream or powder. To choose the perfect texture for your skin, it is worth testing the different 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 from the harmonization with the skin tone. See below for tips from makeup artist Rosman Braz so you don’t go wrong with the color, based on your skin tone.

very light skin

Rosman suggests for the paler ones to avoid the blush in brown or open pink tones. For them, the best bet is the mix between peach and pink, but always softly and with little shine.

Clear Skin

Those with a darker skin tone, but still in the light skin line, can explore more colors, but avoiding strong tones such as pink rose. The color combination here is also a good option: “I advise them to apply a soft bronze tone underneath and pink on top, to give the air of health without being heavy”, suggests the makeup artist.

Brown skin

The enemy color, in this case, is terracotta. If you are part of the brunette group, avoid her. On the contrary, bet on the pink ones, which, according to Rosman, help to break the skin tone, creating a balance.

black skin

Blacks should only be careful with light shades of pink, which offer a drier finish. The bet, then, is on stronger tones like wine and dark bronze.

Which texture is right for you?

Choosing the right texture implies the result and practicality when applying. Each type has its advantages and disadvantages, check it out and choose your favorite:

1. Powder: powder blush is one of the most common, it can come in loose or compact powder, in addition to having 1 color, 2 colors or a mosaic of colors. It is the easiest type to use and is suitable for those who have young skin and like to apply the product using a brush.

2. Cream: cream blush can come in pots or tubes. Its application can be done with the fingers and should come right after the foundation. Cream, mousse and liquid blushes are ideal for mature skin, as they blend better even with expression lines.

3. Mousse: Mousse blush 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’s ideal to take on trips, because, unlike powder, it doesn’t “spill” spreading blush on your toiletry bag that goes in your suitcase.

4. Liquid: the liquid blush looks like ink and its application can be a little complicated, due to the possibility of staining the skin if it is not spread well. To apply it, drip two or three drops on the spot and spread it out with your finger. Be careful when blending it so you don’t end up removing the base.

5. Stick: stick blush is practical to carry in your purse and use on a daily basis, after all, its packaging is generally more resistant, similar to a lipstick. To apply it, make a ball with the stick on the cheekbone and blend it with your fingers. It should be applied before the face powder.

6. Pearls: pearls have an application and effect similar to powder blush. The difference is that it comes in the shape of polka dots, and, in some cases, it can have polka dots of different shades of blush, like mosaic blushes.

How to apply blush

The application of the product can be done with a brush or directly with the hands, according to the desired coverage or the texture of the product. For powder products, the ideal is to use brushes. The cream and liquid versions can be spread on the face with your fingers, but always taking care to blend well to prevent the product from being too marked on the skin.

Rosman prefers brushes and takes advantage of the tools to mix blush nuances: “With the first brush I apply a light bronze color, in a ball shape, to give more prominence and mark the face more. With the second brush, it is ideal to apply a more pinkish or peach tone”.

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 it guarantees this thanks to its wide bristles, which blend the product;

2. Beveled brush: thinner and inclined, it provides stronger and more marked pigmentation;

3. Duo Fiber Brush: great for creamy blushes, it spreads the product evenly. It can be a good option for those who prefer strong pigmentations, as 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. Beveled Kabuki Brush: This type provides a stronger result on the skin. Thinner than the previous bevel, those who use this type of brush should pay attention to marking the face with excess product.

When to apply blush: before or after powder?

In general, the product has the function of giving the final touch to your makeup, being applied, normally, after all the skin preparation with foundation, concealer and powder. The idea is that he closes the makeup giving color to the face. However, this rule only applies to powder blushes, the most used and common version.

For liquid and creamy blushes, you can apply between foundation and powder, just being careful to apply the powder lightly so as not to remove the color of the blush. This option of passing the blush before the powder is ideal for those who are afraid of weighing their hand in the amount of product. Leaving the powder to pass later, you can blend 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 observe the tips to enhance the shape of your face with the use of blush. The technique for application may depend on your face and what you expect from the makeup.

In the old days, blush was only used to color the apples in order to get a healthier look. Today, other functions have already been discovered for it. The product can be used for a tan and illuminating effect, or even to redraw the face, thinning it and disguising details. This all depends on the technique used in the application. “One trick is to apply it with a pout, as it makes the face thinner”, reveals Rosman.

For example, women with narrower faces should use the product more on the cheeks to give the impression of a fuller face. For those who have a more rounded face, use the product on the sides of the face towards the hair. All this, of course, very softly and very well blended, so as not to leave the lines marked and very strong.

The blushes that bloggers use and love

Also according to Rosman, the purpose of the product is to give the skin a natural look, and for that it must be well blended on the face, and not with a strong contour marked. “The biggest secret is to leave the hand very soft, light”, he concludes. Get inspired by the makeup of the bloggers below, made following the rule of moderation in blush application:

Blush as a facial contour

The contour gives a more professional touch to makeup and is especially suitable for festive occasions at night. It highlights the points that should be highlighted on the face – chin tip, cheekbones and upper forehead, etc – while shadowing others, which will be disguised or sharpened – usually cheeks, sides of nose, upper forehead, between others. The places to be lit and/or shaded depend on what you want to disguise, correct or fine-tune.

The technique can be done with foundation – always one or two shades above the color of your skin – or, in this case, with blush, as long as the color is suitable for this type of use, or that it is a strong bronzer that can replace the product.

Watch the videos below and learn how to do at home, from the contour, 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 don’t go overboard. It should never be too marked on the face, but just give your skin a “ruddy” touch, to give a healthy impression. Do not overdo the application.