Blush helps to make your beautiful face
glow and look alive. Application
is fairly straightforward but it's important to get it right to avoid applying too much regardless of the look you are after.
Here are some basic tips: Select a
shade of blush according to your skin and hair color:
- Blond and ginger hair with olive complexion - blush of oranges tones.
- Dark and auburn haired with fair complexion - pastel blush, called powdered.
- Pale or grey skin - salmon, coral or pink blush. brown blush₁
Make sure blush and lipstick are similar in color value. That is, even
if you are going light on the lips and heavy on the cheeks or vice
versa, wear corals with corals, etc.
Let's get started: Here's Jennifer Goodwin w/ a pinch cheek color & application.
- Use a Kabuki Brush or Blush Brush and get an even amount of blush in the bristles.
- Tap Excess.
pic from Motives
- Then,
smile gentle use a circular motion around the cheek area that is elevated (the smile)
For a longer stroke of the blush
- Smile gently and sweep the brush in a U shape along your cheek bone and out to your
temple. Make sure you blend the blush with the rest of your makeup to ensure a
natural look.
For
very fair skin I recommend either light shade of pink ex. Flushed or for a more
natural look, Naughty. Motives
Press Blush comes in a wide variety of shades so you can find a shade that
works best for you.
For oily
skin, our press blushes works well on all types of skin. However, on especially
humid days you may have to reapply your blush just once.
For dry
skin , a cream blush is great! For even better results, combine cream and powder
together. "It helps my blush stay on longer and looks more luminous,"
said makeup artist Laura Mercier in O Magazine. Keep in mind stains -- great
for well-moisturized skin, not dry skin -- tend to dry very fast so blend well
and fast.
For combination skin, stay with a powder press blush for best results.
If
you use a concealer and foundation, apply your concealer than foundation and
finish with your blush. Make
sure to blend as you go to create a natural and even look. When you’re
satisfied with your coloring, dust Motives Translucent Loose Powder over your
entire face to set your look and keep it looking fresh all day.
As a final touch, and to set your makeup for the day try a
makeup finisher as your final step!
There you have it. One of my favorite motto's is 'basics are best' and here you have it. What's your favorite way of wearing as well as shade of color?
