Select the right shade

First of all, think of all the makeup colors you wear on a daily basis. From there, choose the most neutral shade that still adds warmth (color) to your face. Make sure it makes you look healthy and goes with your skin tone. One trick I love to follow in achieving the best blush color is to match the shade to my cheeks after working out.

The vigorous activity will leave my cheeks with a rosey-warm color, which is perfect any day of the week. If you’re unsure, ask someone for their opinion. Keep in mind that some of the best blushes contain a lot of pigment, so start by applying it lightly, and add more if needed.

I’m sure you can recall a time when someone in your family (or a close friend) mistook it for war paint. I remember seeing ladies in my neighborhood with deep red slash marks on their faces, and the look was hideous. Those strong streaks of red or purple on each side of their face made them look like they were ready for battle. For a selection of blush products, click here!

Don’t abandon the practice of wearing the best blush for your skin tone because of those memories or ideas. It can highlight the beauty of your skin by adding a bit of color to your cheekbones. To help you understand it a little better, it’s good to know that blush adds warmth, defines bone structure, and emphasizes certain parts of the face – preferably your cheekbones. As long as you choose the right shade and don’t overdo it, everything will be fine – I promise.

◈Cream: Cream blush is wonderful if your skin is normal to dry, but please avoid it if you have oily skin. It glides on creamy, and looks very natural. Most cream formulas come in a variety of colors and last throughout the day. Be sure to blend out the edges as much as possible to avoid looking streaky. If you want to tone down the color a bit, just dab a little sheer powder on top and blend outward.

◈Powder: You simply can’t go wrong with a powder blush. It works with all skin textures, and it is easier to apply than liquids or gels. Dust a little on the apples of your cheeks after applying your foundation, and blend outwards. This version comes in many different colors as well, and looks very natural when applied. I highly recommended this one!

◈Gel blush (stain): O.k., this formulation can be tricky! I don’t recommend that you wear it unless you have flawless skin, no matter your skin type. The reason is because the gel sinks into pores when it is applied, so it will draw attention to your skin if you have issues. Other than that, it’s a wonderful product and the color it provides is awesome. I recommend applying it with a foundation brush (or something similar), and blend until it looks natural.

◈Liquid: Liquid blush works exactly like the gel stain in that the application can be tricky, and it’s great to wear if you have flawless skin. This formula dries really quickly after it is applied to the skin, so start the blending process as quickly as possible. Liquids aren’t as common as the cream or powder textures, so when you find it, chances are the color range will be limited.

Date: 2016-01-14; view: 775