Makeup has become an integral part of the life of the fair sex. With its help, you can hide minor imperfections in the skin, as well as highlight the benefits. Blush adds naturalness appearance, as a slight redness in the cheekbones is a sign of good health, at least. The lack of blush will make the face look flat and lifeless, so the only time you shouldn't wear it is with Halloween Dead Man Makeup.

The cosmetics market is becoming more diversified every year. New skin care products appear, and decorative cosmetics are not lagging behind. A few years ago, blush was only loose in the type of powder, but even today they are sold in different variations: in the classic powdery form and in balls. The sheer number of different blushers makes it difficult for beginners who have not yet figured out what they need. In general, all products of this kind can be divided into several types:

Loose;
Cream;
Gelatinous.

The choice of blush is primarily due to the type of skin, since it will depend on this, which makeup structure needs to be selected. For oily skin crumbly and gel-like are great. Powdery fit well on the skin, evenly distributed over it. They visually cover the pores and blackheads that the base could not remove. This blush is used last after powder. They will hide the oily sheen of the sebaceous glands and give the face a more natural and blooming look.

Gel blush dries quickly and is moisture resistant. They are applied either on clean skin or on top of a foundation, after which they are powdered. Such makeup is very long-lasting, but only if the skin is initially rather greasy.

Created for dry skin, this creamy blush is formulated with moisturizing oils that soften the skin. They are used in much the same way as gel. The only difference is in the moisturizing effect. In addition, creams do not dry for a long time, so there is no risk that the blush will crack or begin to fall off when you smile.

For normal skin, any type of blush is suitable, you just need to choose the right color. The choice of color is determined by:

Skin color;
Eye color;
Hair color.

There are universal colors that suit almost everyone: soft apricot and pink. But even a cursory examination of this section decorative cosmetics suggests that the color palette is much larger. There are several rules that help you choose the right blush in color:

The color of the decorative cosmetics should be several shades darker than the natural skin color;
You can reduce the brightness with an additional layer of powder and preliminary shading;
Pearlescent blush and bronzers are only suitable for parties and celebrationsbut not for a normal working day;
For owners of light hair or light skin, it is preferable to use more delicate and light shades;
Red-haired women, as well as with a small beige tan, need to opt for golden and amber colors;
Brown eyes will become deeper if the color of the blush is berry, for blue eyes it is better to choose cold shades of peach and pink, and green eyes will emphasize a brown tint;
The tone of the blush should match the tone of the lipstick.

Unfortunately, these rules are not always enough for the exact choice of blush. It is necessary to proceed from all factors at once, which at first times seems an impossible task... If you are not sure which shade is right for you, look at yourself carefully in the mirror after walking in the cold. A natural blush color is always perfect.

Which brush is right?

Professional makeup artists have a range of brushes for all occasions. While most ladies only imagine a round fluffy powder brush when mentioning a blush brush, there are other options as well. For applying blush are used:

Round fluffy powder brushes;
Beveled fluffy works well for a crisp outline;
Kabuki is a fluffy dense round shape that has practically no legs, but only a small holder;
Duofiber is the most versatile two-layer pile application;
A blush brush with a broken or bent stem.

Any of these brushes will do the job just fine. The only nuance is the possibility of drawing a clear contour, since everyone can do the shading. The blush brush is not familiar to many, it is not fluffy, but thanks to the bent stem it is easier to define the contour of the blush application.

Also, when choosing a brush, you should pay attention to the nap. It should be soft, the use of synthetic or natural bristles for normal makeup does not matter, but professional makeup artists choose natural bristles, as it is more porous and more evenly applies loose products. The strongest brushes are double glued so that the pile does not fall out, but the shedding process is inevitable, especially for natural pile, which breaks over time. At the first acquaintance with a brush, no villi should "fall" from it.

In case you are going to use a cream blush, no brush is required at all, as the shading is done with your fingertips, so the choice of a brush is only required for loose blush.

How to apply blush to your face shape?

Blush is applied not only to the cheekbones, but also to the forehead, chin, and neck. All these manipulations are designed to visually correct facial features, to bring its appearance as close as possible to the ideal oval, which does not require adjustments. There are several basic face shapes:

Oval. Perfect or elongated, diamond-shaped;
A circle;
Rectangle;
Square;
Triangle. A heart with a wide frontal part or a trapezium is an inverted triangle with a wide lower part.

The principle of applying blush also changes depending on the shape of the face. With an ideal oval, they are applied only to the cheekbones with an initially round shape and shading towards the temple. The elongated oval can be visually reduced by applying blush to the tip of the chin in a triangle, which is directed with its apex towards the middle of the lower lip. And also on the upper part of the forehead with a soft oval. At the same time, the cheekbones are shaded not only to the temple, but also to the jaw joint.

The round face needs to be narrowed, so the blush is not brought to the temple when shading near the cheekbones. The shading is directed along the contour of the face to the tips of the lips, but does not reach them, coming to naught. Also, blush is applied from the tip of the eyebrow up. Thus, there should be a gap between the places of application at the cheekbones and eyebrows.

In a rectangular face, the corners are smoothed, so the blush is applied in light stripes on the forehead at the visual "corners", on the cheekbones there is a contour shading with a clear straight line from the outer corner of the eye to the nostrils, but ends in the middle of the cheekbone, and also light stripes of blush are applied at the junction of the jaws ... Approximately the same scheme for a square face, but shading runs in a straight line from the corner of the eyes to the corner of the lips, almost reaching them.

On a triangular heart-shaped face, the cheekbones are shaded like an elongated oval, and the corners on the forehead are smoothed, but not in thin stripes, but in small ovals. With an inverted triangle, blush is applied only to the cheekbones. Application oval from the cheekbones to the middle of the cheek, in this case, the blush cannot be taken away to the temple.

How does the process of applying blush work?

When the color and structure of the blush has been selected, it is worth thinking about how to apply them correctly. Determining the shape of the face makes the task much easier, but there are several more rules:

Loose ones are applied after the powder, the rest are applied to clean skin or a makeup base, after which the powder is applied.
Cream and gel are applied and brushed with fingertips.
A powder blush brush should not be too hard to brush over the colored powder. This gives a richer color that is harder to blend. It is better to apply the product several times for an even tone.
When drawing, never use sharply completed lines, the brush should round off the outline.
The color is applied to the cheekbones. You can define them with a smile or by layering the lips with a bow.
The brush should move up and down the cheekbones towards the temples until the perfect shade is obtained, after which the blending process begins.
When shading, the shape of the face is taken into account. The line should not be clear, it visually “dissolves” in all directions. Application on the chin and forehead in most cases occurs with light brush strokes so that the color only indicates itself.
You need to shade with soft circular movements. If you need to define the line a little more clearly, for example, for a rectangular face, use a beveled brush.

It should be remembered that the blush is never brought to the temple, although the shading goes precisely towards them. Modern makeup artists begin to apply color sometimes almost from the nose area, guided by how the natural blush appears. It gives the face a healthy and blooming appearance, as well as visually rejuvenates. Shading, based on the shape of the face, is designed to correct and smooth the corners. So, before applying decorative cosmetics, you need to set yourself a task: managing the shape of the face or natural blush.

Correction of the oval and complexion are important components beautiful makeup... For this purpose, stylists use blush. If you choose them correctly and skillfully apply them, then the face contour will acquire a more expressive and beautiful shape. There are several types of blush. How to select and apply them correctly? How to correct a square, triangular, elongated face with this cosmetic product?

The main types of blush

Cosmetic companies produce different types blush: dry, in the form of a cream, gel, mousse. Some of them are suitable for making up absolutely any type of skin, others are used only on dry or combination. Choosing the right makeup product plays an important role in creating the perfect woman's look. Let's consider the main types of cosmetics for correcting the oval of the face and the features of their application to the skin.

Dry

Women often prefer dry cosmetics for face contour correction. It can be compressed and crumbly. The advantage of these products is that they are suitable for girls with any skin type, and they are easy to use for makeup. The composition of dry blush includes: talc, mineral, organic, dyes. Before using this product, apply a layer of powder. Then dry blush is applied with a special wide brush. Such cosmetic products for correction from the Bourgeois brand have excellent quality.

Cream

When making creamy blush, talc is used, vegetable oils, moisturizing, waxy ingredients, so they are perfect for women with dry or aging skin. They are applied with fingertips or a special sponge on a face previously covered with powder. It is not recommended to use a creamy blush for combination to oily skin. Often such cosmetics are sold in sticks.

Balloons

To give the skin a natural, even, matte shade without shine, use ball blush. Their advantage is that several shades are collected in one package, which, when combined, can give a unique color. Blush-balls are applied with point movements using a special brush. Such cosmetics from Mary Kay are distinguished by high quality, which are suitable for different skin types.

Mousse

Blush in the form of mousse from Chanel and other companies stay on the skin for a long time, do not smudge or crumble. They have a light, liquid texture. With the help of these cosmetics, stylists create fashionable natural makeup. To remove the product, use special fluids. Unlike other cosmetics for correcting the oval of the face, blush in the form of a mousse is applied to the skin, previously moisturized with a cream.

How to choose a blush for makeup

To choose the right blush, you need to take into account the type of appearance, color type of skin and the season. On frosty days, the face is exposed to low temperatures, so in winter, in cold autumn, it is better to use cream products. And in the heat with intense exposure to sunlight, it is recommended to use the powdery type of this cosmetics for make-up. Here are some more tips to consider when choosing a blush for a makeup:

For oily skin, it is recommended to use dry cosmetics.
Creams with moisturizers are a great option for correcting the contour of the face with dry skin.
For combination skin, cosmetics in the form of powder are suitable, it can remove unnecessary glossy shine from oily areas, moisturize dry ones.
To give freshness to aging skin, cosmetics with a liquid structure are used.
Girls with blond hair to correct the face and its color, it is better to use liquid, creamy products.

Pink, pale pink, red-pink tones are suitable for blondes.
For brunettes, dark-haired, it is recommended to choose shimmery or dry cosmetics to create a blush in a copper, raspberry, coral, beige-pink palette.
For brown-haired women, pink-brown tones are suitable for correcting the oval.
On redheads, means for adjusting the color and contour of the face of a terracotta, brick, peach shade will look ideal.

Application rules

Each type of blush is applied in a specific way. Dry cosmetics are applied to the cheekbones, chin, forehead using a special wide brush. Powdery cosmetics are applied to the skin with a brush, in short strokes. Blush in the form of balls is used similarly. The brush will not work for this type of creamy product. Such cosmetics are applied in small strokes to the base base, shading with fingertips. The excess is removed with a cotton sponge and the skin is powdered. Liquid products applied to the foundation and shaded with your fingers.

Let's look at the main stages of creating a blush using a brush:

First, use blush along the cheekbones. To do this, pull in your cheeks and apply with a wide brush cosmetic product to correct the oval from the ear to the corner of the mouth. Then blend everything in a circular motion.
Draw the jaw line with your brush, drawing from the outer edge to the middle of the chin.
To highlight the cheeks, use a round brush and cosmetic product 1 shade lighter. Then smile and apply the corrector to the bumps that appear.
Blend this type of makeup with sharp movements towards the temples.
With a brush, go over the chin, forehead, bridge of the nose.

Step-by-step technique of applying blush depending on the shape of the face

For the correct application of blush, it is worth considering not only their texture, skin type, but also the shape of the face. Stylists easily adjust the oval when creating makeup, because they know the secrets of make-up. A correctly chosen type of blush and a special application technique will help to make the face of a triangular, square, round or elongated shape more harmonious and attractive. How to do it?

On a round

The peculiarities of a round face are the same size of its width and height, a smooth chin line. To beautifully stretch the oval, the blush is applied not along the cheekbones, but at an acute angle to them in the form of a triangle from the temples to the lips. Dark and natural shades are used for the process. Here step-by-step instruction:

Apply a foundation in the form of powder, foundation.
Smile, brush the blush along the raised areas on the cheeks, moving diagonally towards the temples.
Select the sunken areas on the cheeks to visually narrow the oval of the face. For this purpose, darker tones are used, but they should not overshadow the main ones. Use them to mask the cavities that form when you smile.
Blend dark tones on the nose too. To reduce it a little, cover the tip of the nose with a small amount of this shade.
Blend your makeup gently.

Oval or elongated

The oval and elongated face shape is characterized by the fact that its width is less than its length. But with a rectangular type of oval, a heavy chin and lower jaw stand out. On the other hand, the oval face has a narrow bottom. This type of contour is considered ideal and does not require adjustment. But sometimes blush is applied to refresh the image of a woman. If the oval is oblong, you may need to slightly adjust it as follows:

To highlight the cheekbones, reduce the chin, prepare light and dark shades in the same range.
Apply a horizontally light layer of makeup on the apples of your cheeks, blending it towards the temples.
Draw the chin and forehead with a dark shade.
On the cheekbones, blend a darker tone than the one applied to the apples.

Square face and wide cheekbones

A type of face with protruding cheekbones, in which the width, oval length and angular forehead are equal in size, is called square. Correction with blush can make it more harmonious and brighten up bulky protruding parts. How to do it at home, look in step by step instructions below. For makeup, choose a flesh-colored product with a shade slightly darker than your natural skin tone.

It is difficult to overestimate the role of blush in creating the perfect makeup. They can refresh a tired face, give relief to features, emphasize youth and freshness, or, conversely, add languor to the image.

But poorly applied blush turns into circles and stripes, spoiling the entire makeup. To avoid such mistakes, you need to know a few simple rules.

Knowing the rules for applying makeup will help you avoid annoying mistakes.

Take a look at the photo how to apply blush on different types of faces.

How to apply blush on a round face?

To adjust the width of the face and remove the extra roundness of the cheeks, you need to choose a calm blush tone:

terracotta,
gray-pink,
intense beige (tan).

Apply color along the contour of the face: down from the middle of the ears, smoothly finishing the line towards the chin; and up from the outer corners of the eyebrows, also with a light and wide stroke. See how to apply blush to a round face in the photo above.

VIDEO How to apply blush on a round face

Catherine shows in the video how to apply blush to narrow the face.

How to apply blush to narrow your face?

In order to create the illusion of a raised, sculpted face, you need to choose a shade of blush that perfectly matches your complexion, but 2-4 shades darker. Terracotta powder is often used for facial modeling, but a tan-colored blush is also suitable.

With a light movement, trace the contour of the face from the ears down to the chin, the color should be applied in the thinnest, barely noticeable layer.
Draw a thin line of color in the center of the nose, from the bridge of the nose to the tip, and carefully blend its borders.
Pull in your cheeks and brush over the formed depressions.
Inflate your cheeks and "stretch" the resulting lines up and to the sides.
In the dimple under the lower lip, put a point with blush and rub it well.

How to apply blush on an oval face?

The correct oval of the face allows you to draw blush even on the cheekbones, even on the cheeks. But this option is ideal: smile and apply blush on the protruding "apples" of the cheeks, then blend them down.

For an oval face, both warm and cold shades of blush color are suitable.

How to apply blush on a square face?

To soften the harsh lines of a square face, choose pink shades for blush.

Draw an imaginary line from the center of the chin to the lower earlobes and lightly apply blush to the areas remaining behind the line.
Draw also a small speck at the outer corners of the eyes (about the size of a penny) and blend them down.

How to apply blush on a thin face?

Excessive thinness makes facial features tired and unnecessary harshness. You can get rid of this "effect" by using blush of warm shades (peach, pink).

On the forehead, near the hairline, draw a horizontal stripe with a wide brush and blend its borders so that the color appears to be the lightest shadow.
Using the same technique, draw a strip along the contour of the chin, rubbing it in the middle to a dimple under the lower lip.
Use a highlighter to highlight small areas near the wings of the nose and in the corners of the lips, also remembering to blend the spots well.
On the apples of the cheeks, apply a fairly intense color, slightly rubbing its borders upward.

Do not under any circumstances accentuate your cheekbones!

Where to apply blush?

In addition to the techniques described above, there are several more universal techniques for how to beautifully apply blush, suitable for any type of face.

Pink shades close to skin tone can "erase" traces of fatigue if you apply such blush under the eyebrows and on the temples, closer to the hairline.

A terracotta-colored blush applied along the contour of the face, in the middle of the nose (from the bridge of the nose to the tip) and on the chin will help to create the effect of tanned skin.

There is a universal rule :
The actual blush is drawn in pink and warm shades, it looks most natural on the apples of the cheeks.
Brown colors give sculptural features to the facial features, here the principle applies: where there is already a shadow, you need to shade even more.

Blush types

There is a large selection of blushes on the market today, but they still come in two main types: dry and liquid (creamy).

Dry blush can be:

crumbly,
compact,
ball.

Dry blush is applied only on top of the powder!

When using dry blush, you need to remember the main rule: they are applied only over the powder! Otherwise, the dry pigment will adhere unevenly to the cream (base) skin and will look unnatural and sloppy.

Each type of dry blush has benefits:

Loose blush are applied in a very thin layer, look natural, and even a beginner can easily adjust the color intensity.
Compact blush usually of a finer "grind", and when used correctly, they also look natural, but they will definitely require a special brush of good quality.
Ball blush will look great with any complexion.

How to apply blush - balls

Ball blush can be applied with a sponge or a brush, their plus is the versatility of color. It is blush - the balls are best used for those who are afraid to make a mistake in choosing a color: they look natural on any skin tone.

How to properly apply liquid blush

Actually liquid (water consistency) blush is more often used by professional makeup artists, as it requires skill.

It must be remembered that liquid blush is first rubbed into the palm of your hand, and then applied to the face with your fingertips. At the same time, the skin should be covered only with a foundation for foundation (or BB cream), the tone is applied after the blush.

How to apply cream blush

Creamy and lipstick blushers are a very rewarding makeup tool. They can be used even after you have completely painted on (but not powdered, remember). If, when looking in the mirror, it seems to you that your face could sparkle brighter, take a blush with the consistency of a cream and start applying in very small doses.

All liquid, cream and so-called fondant blushes are applied only to the skin that is not covered with powder. Otherwise, there will be the opposite effect: the pigment based on the cream will rub gently on the powdered skin.

If you made a mistake (applied unevenly, overdone with color) - wipe off the blush with a damp cloth and reapply the tone. When you're done, powder the cream blush with sheer powder - you're done!

VIDEO How to properly apply blush on the face

In the video, Oriflame's makeup artist shows you how to properly apply blush to your face to highlight its strengths and hide flaws.

Using the simple techniques described in our article and knowing which type of blush suits your face best, you can always refresh the look with a light brush movement. Experiment, and may your makeup always be successful!

You can find additional information on this topic in the section.

Those who are naturally blessed with a flawless complexion and boast a natural glow of skin, in fact, do not need makeup. But there are very few such women, especially after the winter cold and vitamin deficiency. In addition, cosmetics are needed not only to hide the imperfections of the dermis, but also to visually change the shape of the face and emphasize its reliefs. And in this "operation" the main tool is blush: how to choose them for each type of face and correctly apply to the skin, we will tell in our publication.

The main thing in the article

Types and types of blush

Modern blush comes in three main forms :

Drythat are crumbly or compact ... Blush in the form of balls is very popular, since they are universal and fit perfectly on any type of skin: they dry oily, hiding the greasy shine, and if the skin is prone to dryness, they do not contribute to its drying out.
Liquid - in combination with liquid they can create a wonderful tandem in your make-up. As well as compact, they are suitable for all skin types, even out the tone of the face, evenly lay down. The time of their application and drying is minimal, they do not "float" under the scorching sun.
Gel or cream blush - a suitable option for dry dermis, especially in the winter season. Their composition is most often enriched with vitamins and other nutrients to nourish the skin. This cosmetic product will not only emphasize the relief of the face and visually highlight the cheekbones, but also moisturize dry skin, protect it from the negative effects of the environment (wind, frost, temperature).

Fashionable shades of blush

In 2017, the most fashionable makeup trend was yellow blush... IN everyday life not every fashionista dares to take such a step, but for any summer, exotic photo shoot, this is an excellent solution. From now on, yellow cheeks are not a sign of soreness, but a new fashionable wave that has been stirred up by bloggers from Instagram.

Want to make your look sunny and flamboyant, but don't have yellow blush? Use shades of light orange or gold. In combination with yellow blush, orange shades of lipstick and the same contrasting, catchy shadows will look great.

In addition, the following shades of blush are at the peak of popularity, which should be selected in their own way and based on the characteristics of their appearance:

the color of the morning dawn;
pearl peach;
beige and golden;
tea rose shade;
light apricot;
golden amber.

How to match a blush tone to your skin tone?

When choosing a blush, it is very important to be guided by the following common truths of any harmonious makeup:

When choosing a blush, be guided also by the color of your hair and eyes: even if your skin is dark enough and your hair is light, choosing a rather dark blush will bring dissonance into your appearance. "Mulattos" with blond hair look quite harmonious with pale pink or pearl peach blush.

Eye color also plays a role in choosing a blush color, eg:

Cunning: Pink shades as close as possible to skin tone can eliminate signs of fatigue by covering the brow area and temples with such blush, closer to the hairline.

How to apply blush on your face: basic principles

The main principle of the correct application of blush - correct definition of their distribution area ... This zone has its own for each face shape, and we will tell you more about this below. But first let's give helpful advice and give simple instructions for any appearance:

Correct order applying compact and liquid blush is different:

the first ones are applied to an already completed layer of foundation and powder, doing this with a brush;
cream and liquid blush is applied to the foundation, covering with powder on top, it is preferable to do this with a sponge or fingers.

In both the first and second cases, the application begins with the protruding line of the cheekbones, after which the product is well shaded.

What should be a brush for applying blush?

Most often, women opt for powdery - compact blush. They are the easiest to apply and can also be blended for the perfect shade that will enhance your skin tone and make it sparkle. For this, it is important to choose a brush with which the blush will be well applied and easy to apply.

In order not to overdo it with blush, use fluffy, soft, voluminous brushes: thanks to this structure, the blush layer will always be thin and even.
The ideal blush blending brush is a dual-blend natural and synthetic bristle brush: it will work with a loose product and will help to distribute the creamy blush well.
If you want to achieve a certain visual effect, use a slightly angled brush. It will help you apply the blush more precisely and accentuated, and will also make it easier to work with highlighter and bronzer if you use them in makeup.

Best Versatile Blush Brush Optionsthat will serve you for more than one year:

Diffusing Blush Brush by Urban Decay,
Giorgio Armani - Maestro Blush Brush,
MAC - 187, MAC - 168,
Sigma - F50, Sigma - F40,
Laura Mercier - Finishing brush,
Sephora - Stippling brush,
Guerlain - Angled Blush brush.

How to apply blush correctly: step by step instructions

Choosing the right shade of blush and the right brush to apply them is only half the battle. You also need to clearly follow the rules for their imposition:

How to apply blush on a round face?

For this face shape, the main part of the product should be placed on the apples of the cheeks, and then actively blend the blush under the cheekbones towards the temples. Do not apply blush to prominent areas of the face, apply them only to the sunken areas, and you can detect them by slightly pulling in your cheeks.

To correct the round shape of the face, do not forget to use one that will help blur the clear contours.

Applying blush to a square face

To visually stretch a square face a little, apply blush along the sub-cheek line, the reference point for you is the area from the temples to the chin. If you are seeking a visual narrowing of the face, apply the blush obliquely and blend well, achieving visual extension.

Principles of applying blush on a triangular face

A triangular face needs narrowing at the top and widening at the chin. To do this, apply a little blush to the cheekbones and prominent frontal zones, after shading.

How to properly apply blush to an oval face?

It can be said that the "carriers" of an oval face are very lucky, because this shape does not need special correction with a make-up. It is enough just to cover the apples with blush and shade the sub-cheek area to give the cheekbones a little relief. The shading is carried out along the temple-chin diagonal.

How to apply blush on a long and thin face?

To expand an elongated face, apply the blush almost horizontally, along the nose-temple line, but in no case apply the product to the protruding cheekbones, so you will achieve exactly the opposite effect. Apply the blush to the middle of the forehead under the hairline, on the chin and just below the cheekbones, moving towards the ears.

Tricks and secrets of makeup artists for the correct application of blush

The main mistakes when applying blush: what not to do?

Don't choose too bright or dark colors blush, the only exception is evening makeup or a photo shoot with a flash, but here, too, know the measure. To find the right makeup shades for you, check out our article on.
Do not try to apply a generous layer of blush "to be visible", blend carefully.
Don't go overboard with the texture of the blush: for daytime make-up, opt for a matte, delicate blush, while for evening make-up you can use a blush with shimmer.
Each face type has its own blush application scheme, which is ideal for a square face, unacceptable for an elongated one!

How to apply blush correctly: video tutorials

Follow our advice, be beautiful and confident in the harmony and sophistication of your makeup at any time of the year or day.

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Women have begun to give their face an artificial blush since time immemorial, using various coloring pigments, not always harmless, but, on the contrary, harmful, even lead. As they say, beauty requires sacrifice.

But still, most often, instead of blush, red clay, mulberry, berry and fruit juices acted. And in our time, the cosmetic industry produces many types of blush, differing in shape, consistency and color, the composition of which is safe for our skin.

How to apply blush correctly? How to give the face the desired relief or just refresh the whole image? This is what this article will be about. I will try to make the main emphasis on various face shapes, since the correct application of blush depends on them.

The texture of the blush will allow us to understand when to apply them, for example:

Dry blush.

They can be either solid (pressed or baked) or crumbly. This blush is suitable for oily and normal skin, as it slightly mattes it. And you need to apply them on top, regardless of whether you use a foundation or not.

Popular blush balls are also referred to as dry products. It is also necessary to use them after powder. Multicolored polka dots adapt well to skin color, great for beginners. And in order to apply them, you should use not a puff, but a dense round brush.

Cream blush.

Due to their consistency, such products are applied only on top. They can be applied with either a mowed synthetic brush or with your fingers. I prefer this kind of blush as it contains moisturizing ingredients that don't dry out the cheeks. Therefore, choose them if you have a combination or dry skin type.

To cream include blush in a stick, mousse or cushion. Korean manufacturers of decorative cosmetics now produce not only cushion tonal creams, but also blush, which still take great care of the skin. After applying the cream blush, you can lightly powder your skin with a sheer veil to set your makeup.

Liquid blush.

The most difficult products to apply, because they literally freeze before our eyes, and if you take into account their saturated colors, then you can definitely become a matryoshka. Liquid blush is best for oily skin types, as it has an oil-free base. And it is best to apply them before the foundation, first on the hand, and then with the help of fingers or duofiber on the face.

You can also hear their other name - tints. After applying liquid blush to the skin, you need to shade them very quickly and thoroughly, and then you can use a light foundation, for example, bb-cream, and powder the skin a little.

If you use bronzer, blush and at the same time, then apply them in this order from bottom to top, carefully blending in circular movements.

We take into account the shape of your face

We figured out the textures, now it's time to figure out where to apply the blush, for this you need to know your face shape. Let's take each of them step by step and decide on the correct use of blush for each case. Remember that every time you apply the product, it is carefully shaded in the right direction.

Oval.

This face shape is ideal and it is very difficult to ruin it with blush. To create a natural blush, you need to smile broadly and apply the blush to the most prominent parts of the cheekbones - apples, then lightly blend the product to the earlobes on each side. Next, you need to blend the blush from apples to temples. You can also apply a small amount to the middle of your forehead.

Round.

Chubby girls need to achieve visual lengthening of the face with the help of blush, and divert attention from protruding cheeks. Therefore, in this case, the blush must be applied to the apples of the cheeks (the most prominent places when smiling), and it is necessary to shade it from top to bottom, moving along the cheekbone.

Square (rectangular).

For such a face shape, it is necessary to carry out a small correction, for this you need to soften some features: narrow the chin and forehead. Lower part faces need to be darkened like this: draw a line from the middle of the chin to the earlobe, with dark shades of blush, you need to walk under an imaginary line.

You can also add some light blush to the middle of the chin. Light strokes of dark blush are necessary to go along the contour of the face on the forehead. To narrow a square face, you must also apply blush on the cheeks, for this put a small circle with outside each eye and blend the blush from top to bottom, towards the corners of the mouth.

You can go the other way and focus on the cheeks, that is, round them a little, this trick will distract attention from the square shape of the face. To do this, you need to apply blush only on the apples of the cheeks and shade them with a brush in a circle. You don't need to do anything else. Choose any method that you like best.

Triangular.

For this face shape, you need to divert attention from the narrow chin and wide forehead, and focus on the center of the face. To do this, you need to apply blush to the cheekbones and shade the product horizontally to the ears. You can also add a darker shade around the edges of the forehead.

We shrink or expand

The following tricks are useful for girls who have thin face or vice versa too wide. Blush will be able to perfectly correct its shape and achieve the desired effect.

Wide face.

In this case, it is necessary to narrow the face, give it a shape close to an oval. Pink or peach blush is applied from the center of the cheeks towards the temples, while the almost vertical line blends well. The forehead and chin are not affected.

Thin face.

If you want to expand your face a little, then in no case should you get carried away with emphasizing the cheekbones, this will further draw attention to thinness. Horizontal lines are your option. Apply a light-colored blush to the center of the cheeks, then see a line up to the ear, while blending it well.

That's all for me. Use blush in your daily life to give your face a more lively and healthy complexion. AND considering at the same time, you can do it right with your face shape and consistency of the product Also don't forget about. Train and gradually you will comprehend this difficult art of makeup!

Have a healthy blush! See you!

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