The complete guide to apply the blush perfectly

Of all the wonderful beauty products out there, blush is often considered optional in our beauty case: a beginner's mistake. In fact, it can often be just the extra touch that makes the difference: a small amount is enough to make the complexion healthier and brighter, giving a natural glow that the bronzer and highlighter can hardly offer.

A pity to do without it, therefore. Just consider that the "blush" is one of the most used make-up products by beauty addicts and make-up artists, a great classic, as it highlights the cheekbones and cheeks making the face more romantic and very chic. The term "blush" in fact means the same as the verb. And who does not like having that nice appearance even in times when the complexion is pale and dull?

However, blush is certainly among the products with which it is easier to make mistakes. It is easy to exaggerate, both in one sense and the other, but also and above all to apply it in the wrong way, and without paying attention to choose the color or formula that best suits you, your tastes and your type of skin.

The variations of blush available are in fact many and differ not only in the shade but also in the texture and finish. They can be in powder, apply with a brush and are certainly the most used since they are perfect for creating a very natural make-up with a well-defined shade; the ones in sticks are practical since they can be faded simply with the help of the fingers but have a much less intense effect than the others; the ones in cream are the most illuminating (but very different from the highlighter) and are mainly used to correct imperfections on the face; finally, the liquid ones (or gel) are perfect for those who have little time and want multi-function products as they are particularly suitable to be applied also on the lips creating an all over look in perfect harmony of colors.

For dry skin, cream or liquid blushes are preferable, while for oily skin, powder or stick blushes are perfect. As for the color, however, the light complexions go very well with the blushes with soft and creamy formulas, the olive ones can have fun with all shades and the darker ones are very good with the most intense pink shades!

But be careful, never confuse the bronzer with the blush as there is a big difference between the two: the bronzer helps to define the contours and cheekbones, while the blush gives color to the cheeks.

With the necessary premises, we now see specifically the steps to follow to apply it perfectly.

STEP 1

To make sure that the blush melts with the skin and stays in place all day, start by preparing the skin by cleansing and moisturizing it. Even dry (not just oily) skin does not retain makeup, therefore keeping it always healthy, exfoliated, clean and elastic will certainly allow the makeup to blend with it and last longer. To make the blusher stay even longer, apply a primer as a base; if you don't have it and don't want to invest in a new beauty product, simply use the foundation or a colored moisturizer to even out the skin tone and help give the blush something to "fix" on.

STEP 2

After choosing the texture and shade of blush that suits you, however obvious it may seem, the application of the product must surely meet the shape of the face as it can be a great ally to sweeten or balance certain characteristics (such as the most make-up products).

If you have a round-shaped face, you can give more definition to the face by gently sucking the cheeks towards the inside of the mouth and then sliding the brush horizontally under the cheekbones. Avoid applying the blush to the center of the cheeks otherwise your face will look even fuller and rounder.

If you have an oval face, apply the blush on the cheekbones and temples with very delicate gestures: move the brush from the most prominent part of the cheekbone towards the earlobe, then slightly downwards. Finally add a touch of color just above the temples.

If you have a square face, spread the blush in a circular motion. Apply it directly on the bulges in the center of the cheeks, tracing a small circle, to soften the angular parts of the face.

Put the blush preferably with natural light as you would risk going too far without realizing it. Apply only a little product at a time: adding more is much easier than removing it if it is too much.

STEP 3

If it is needed, remove the extra product by dabbing the skin very gently with a tissue. Be careful not to try to soften the color of the blush by applying a translucent powder on it otherwise the complexion will be turned off again.

STEP 4

At this point, nothing prevents you from skipping the illuminant step if the blush you have chosen is already bright in itself. But don't forget that the blush highlights the points where the skin is red, for example if it is chapped or due to the presence of a pimple. Even if you have tried to cover the defects with concealer and foundation, therefore, the blush will only enhance them. Our advice is therefore to avoid applying it in the presence of dry skin or acne.

And if you now want to choose the one that's right for you, nss G-Club selected the 10 best blushes in a mini shopping guide.