Blush is one of the secret weapons in a ‘makeup routine’; it adds to your look by making it complete. A blush can always give a natural, fresh, and radiant look when correctly. To get that perfect look, you have to apply the blush on the apples of your cheeks with the help of a blender or a brush. Take a small amount of the blush to apply because you do not want to look like you sun slapped in a picture. Here are some ideas on how you can apply blush to get a natural look.
Here Are Some Tips to Make You Look Blushing Naturally
1.Understanding Your Face Shape
Blush is an essential part of your makeup, and to get it right, you need to know your face shape.
Oval Face
Try applying the blush on your cheekbones to get a more elevated look. When applied right above the cheekbones you get a perfect look.
Round Face
If you want to add more definition to your face, then you should apply the blush right below the apple of the cheeks. Now you can blend it upward towards your eyes and hairline.
Square Face
A bright color would make your cheeks pop up and look naturally flushed for a square-shaped face. Make sure you apply it on the apple of the cheeks if you have a more angular face.
Heart Face
To soften the features of your face, try applying the blush in a “C” shape from the top of your cheeks to the end of your eyebrows. This will definitely make you win more hearts!
2.Blush Placement
Apply blush to the apples of your cheeks and blend it well for a natural finish. Once you learn the proper technique, you’ll master achieving a natural look.
3.Choosing Your Shade
To choose the right blush for your skin, you must take these things into consideration: your skin tone, undertone, and your hair color. When you start to understand these factors, you can apply blush naturally like a pro!
Your Skin Tone
Skin tones may range from light, medium, deep and olive. Women with light sink tones would prefer shades like pink and peach, giving them a sheer tinted look. Women with medium skin tones would use shades like coral and rose pink to compliment their skin. Lastly, women with deep or dusky skin tones prefer dark pinks and mauve for a real glow-up.
Undertones
Knowing the natural tone underneath your skin also plays an important role in choosing a blush. you can know your undertones by looking at your veins in natural light. If your veins appear blue, then you have cool undertones; if green, then you have warm undertones; and if you have a mix of both, then you have a neutral undertone.
Hair Color
Did you ever know that your hair color can help determine the perfect blush shade? Yes, it does. If your hair color is red, blond or a golden-hue then your shade would be under a warm blush tone, and if your hair is brown, black or ash blonde, then you need to choose blush tones.
4.Starting Slow
Start slow and go steady on your face to get a natural look. Make sure you take a small amount of blush on your fingertips, brush, or blender, slowly blend it, and tap off the excess to avoid a weird look. Then, slowly build up the color by adding some more if you need it until you feel good with the blush tone you have arrived at. Never go overboard on blush cause it would bring down your desired look. So, to avoid going harsh on your blush look, check under the sun to ensure it’s not too much. Always make sure you have good lighting when you are applying makeup.
5.Brush and Blend Techniques
If you want to apply blush naturally, you need to blend it well. And with a brush or a blender, you can make the job easy for you. When using a brush to blend the blush, use a large and fluffy brush to blend the color seamlessly.
And if you are using a blending sponge to blend your blush make sure you make damp strokes the blender upward to spread it evenly. Applying the blush with a light brush in circular motions, blending outwards from the apples of your cheeks, gives you a perfect and natural look without any harsh lines on the face that no one wants to ever have.
6.Other Natural Touches:
Here are a few other options to help you get a natural look. For a subtle and light look, sweep the blush on your cheekbones just above the apples, which slightly emphasizes your cheekbones. A tiny dab of the blush on the tip of your nose can give you a sun-kissed look; this is a nose bridge highlight technique. To get a more dewy and natural finish use a cream blush and then blend it with your fingers.
Conclusion
Always make sure you experiment with shades and techniques and find what works best for you. When you choose the right shade, formula, and application techniques, you can achieve an effortless natural look. Always remember, “ A little Blush goes a long way!”
