BLUSH: THE MAKEUP TIPS & TRICKS FOR USING BLUSHERS

BLUSH MAKE-UP MADE SIMPLE FOR YOU:

Blush makeup should give you a balmy, natural and innate looking color of blood rushing to your cheeks - this is what the real or the natural blush does. Blush makeup adds intensity to your face by outlining and accentuating your cheeks. It brings out your personal or your inner glow.

However here we feel sorry to say, that because blush comes in a broad diversity of types, colors, shades and tones that it very easy and very likely that you get confused when it comes to choose which shade is just the suitable one for your skin. So here are a few useful tips for learners, lay person and amateurs and the skillful and proficient equally. Read carefully to get all the necessary information on one of the cosmetic industry's best inventions - blush makeup of course!

To decide and select the suitable shade of blush for your skin tone is very important. This is almost if not absolutely same as selecting the right shade for your foundation, concealer or eye shadow. It is difficult to point out and get the right one. To do this it would require you to understand the skin color theory. But, you don’t need to get worried as it is very simple. Moreover blushers today are very flexible and come in a variety of types and shades. They will mix with your skin tone with no trouble. However if you go wrong in the application of blush makeup then your face may end up looking worn out with colors that are all smudged or you may even look like a clown.

You may wonder about the factors that have to be considered while selecting a blusher. Well there are some much uncomplicated things to take into account like skin tone, intensity and the context.

Skin tone

You have to understand whether your skin is of a warm or of a cool tone.
Incase your skin tone has a yellow undertone then you should go for cool colors like mauve, rose and pinkish plum which will look better in your skin tone.

If your skin tone is of the olive shade then colors like orange, copper, almond or peach is appropriate for olive-skinned people like you.

Incase you are very dark-skinned your skin can have a bluish tone and in that case you can go for dark red or auburn color blush makeup.

Those of you who have a neutral look can go for any color.

People with pink skin tone can get away without a blush at all. And if you want you can enhance it further with suitable colors that complement your natural skin tone.

Skin intensity

Remember the darker the skin you have, the intense the color of the blush. Similarly it goes that the lighter the skin you have, the lighter the blush.

However intensity of the color of your blush is very crucial for your look. It can make or spoil your look. So having the right intensity of color is important. Blush color that will be too weak compared to your skin tone will not even be seen.

Ladies who are of a fair complexion may use shades for blusher that range from a light pinkish red to beige. Fair women can also apply powder blush on top to have that translucent effect.

Ladies with a medium skin tone should go for blush shades like warm pinks, brown-based pinks or soft beige.

For the olive-skinned women we suggest that you go for blush makeup of shades like brown-red, soft berry, honey beige or plum pink.

Women who have dark skin tone can use blush colors of deep bronze, soft mahogany or cocoa.

Context

Also regard the color of your hair and eyes. Dark or black hair has a tendency to make the skin look lighter. So a more intense and deeper color of blush than the one we have suggested for the different skin-tone types may be needed.

Neutral shades like a bronzer should go well and be suitable for both blonde hair and darker skinned people.

Peach is a safer and a suitable color for red heads or those with loud hair colors, since the blush color matches up with and complements with the hair color.

Another thing that you have to see is whether you are putting on makeup for daytime or night-time? Lighter shades and natural-looking colors like warm pinks, beige, peach, and mauve is more appropriate for evening affairs. A bronzer can also be a replacement for blushers if you want a sun-kissed look.

The right blush-color selection is certainly easier than choosing the right life partner! Trust us on it. All you need to do is do some physical activities like exercise for about few minutes till your cheeks turn pink as blood circulates and rushes to your face. The flush on your face right after a physical activity is your natural blush.

If you are still confused and unable to understand what should be the right shade that is best for your skin tone and for you then ask someone from the make-up counter. Since they are professionals who have charts and color wheels to help you chose the right blush shade, it is best that you consult them to help with the selection of the right blush color.

Applying the blush before you buy is also very important. If you’re contemplating to buy a blush, keep in mind that you won’t get to know the actual shade of the blusher until and unless you try it on. Put it on the inside of your forearm to understand the shade. If it blends with your skin tone, then you have got the right shade of blush!

Trying out the right shade and blush color will be in need of a face with full make-up on. This will help you to know if your blush is in sync with the rest of your make-up. It is important to see to it that your blush makeup will in tune with the color of your lipstick. Sweep over a little blush to the tip of your nose and chin. This helps to give your face a defined and poised look.

To make sure that your blush will mix with the rest of your make-up, sweep on your blusher at the beginning or else it will compete with your eye shadow and lipstick. Incase you discover that you have put on too much blush makeup; there is no need to worry. Simply get a dry and clean tissue or makeup sponge to reduce the colors. Bear in mind, this will all be in futile until and unless you don’t know the correct way to put on blush makeup.

Blush make up is particularly helpful to highlight and accentuate your cheekbones. It should be put on in moderation and with restraint to give your face the naturally flushed look that you get right after doing some physical activity or right after you come home from the outdoors. To understand and identify where your natural blush spots are look into the mirror right after physical workout or after you return from out door activity. Those spots on your face rather on your cheeks where you see a flushed reddish-pink glow are the spots where you should apply your blush make up.

Blush makeup is available in a many shades and colors. You should choose one that matches with your face skin tone and looks natural on you. For example if your skin has pink or blue undertones, you should go for blushers of colors from the rose family. And suppose your skin has yellow undertones then we suggest you to go for blushers from the peach family which will work best for you. Dark women or women of color simply look gorgeous with blushers of shades from the burgundy family.

After you select the right blush type. It is time to learn the right ways of wearing blusher you must remember that it is a preferred fact that the color of your blush should go with the color of your cheeks just as it looks right after you exercise or come back from the outdoors. This make up color is usually a little darker than your normal skin color.

Be alert and cautious and look at yourself in the mirror carefully while putting on the blush to make sure that the blusher doesn't get in your hairline.

If you like you may use a deeper shade of blusher to define and outline your face. You should start wearing your blusher from the earlobe downward to mid-cheek. Then you should use a lighter shade of blush to draw attention to the cheek.

If you want a healthy tanned or sun-kissed look to your face you can try using a peach- colored blusher.

If you already have a tanned complexion then you can apply bronzing powder to your cheeks instead of wearing a blusher.

Apply the foundation by dabbing on loose powder and then apply a powder blush over this.

If you ever look a little pale but do not have blush with you then simply give your cheeks a quick pinch! And you will get the color naturally!

But suppose you look pale and are lucky enough to have a blusher with you. Then in that case, sweep your brush with a light stroke of blusher across your forehead up by your hairline or right above your brows where the sun usually reflects on your face to give your face a glow.

Always keep in mind to use a blush brush the size of your cheek area so you don’t apply blush on other areas apart from the right spot. Thus you would do the mistake of applying blush in excess if you don’t use the brush of the exact size of your cheeks.

If you are lucky enough to have the rarest of rare blessing to be born with a perfect and unblemished complexion and you actually don’t need to wear foundation. Then for the natural look you could try wearing a liquid or crème, or gel blush.

Incase you are not sure of and don’t know about which color blush will suit your skin tone and face the best and work the wonders for you. Then in this case opt for blushers with pink or rose tone. A pleasant rosy glow on your face is of course the most flattering for anyone and everyone.

Always remember to choose and go for a shade of blush that goes together with the shade of the lipstick that you’re wearing.

Remember that whenever you apply a gel or tint, apply it by sweeping the blusher in a circular motion around the “apple” of your cheeks and then move up and outward toward the hairline.