Makeup 101 – How to Apply Blush

This is Part 2 of Make up 101, a series of posts for beginners on how to apply makeup. You can read the rest of the series here.

Blush is used to mimic our skin’s natural flush we get, making our complexion look radiant. I never saw the need for blush but I realize now that it really makes a big difference in your whole ‘aura’.

Application:

1. Apply your foundation. (If you don’t wear it, skip that bit! Just be sure to moisturize your skin first.)
2. Tap your blush brush (if you’re using powder blush) or your fingers (if it’s cream or gel blush). Smile. You see that fleshy bit of skin? Those are called the ‘apples of your cheeks’. With your powder brush, swirl it over that area in a circular motion, making sure it blends in nicely.
3. For your cream or gel blush, pat the color outward and upward on your cheeks. Empathies on the ‘patting’ motion, and remember to press it gently on your skin so the product stays.

This will take a while to master. I personally only started wearing blush a few months ago, so I’m still learning as well! If you’re still new at blush, just remember to keep the colors light and your application gentle, so that not too much product goes on your face and you end up looking like a clown! After some practice you will get it, promise. My post, Applying Blush According to Your Face Shape, may be of interest as well. 

In case you overloaded on blush, apply a layer of loose powder on top of the blush to soften the color.

Recommended Products:

M.A.C. blushes – I’ve tried their bronzers and is the first blush I bought, earlier this year. They have a lot of colors to choose from and they last!

NARS Orgasm/Super Orgasm – A universally flattering (and not to mention its cult status) peach-pink, it’s a great blush. You can read my review and view swatches on my post, here.

Further help:

• Blush Basics by Hollywood Makeup Secrets on YouTube
• Apply Blush from Wild About Makeup
• How to apply blush by About Beauty

I hope this helps any fools when it comes to blush! . If you have any other blush applications tips, I’d love to hear them, and I’m sure they’d be a great help to other readers!

You might also like:

1. NARS Orgasm Blush Swatches and Review
2. Applying Blush According to Your Face Shape
3. Make Up 101 – How to Apply Foundation
4. Make Up 101 – How to Apply Eye Shadow