Blush has always been an integral part of our makeup routine. Ideal for bringing an instant healthy glow to our skin, we never do without it. Yet, blush has not always been used to its full potential.
As Tom Sapin, make-up artist and Mac Cosmetics spokesperson, explains to us, today blush is the perfect way to « stylize a complexion, and tell a story on the same scale as eye make-up or makeup. lips”. From now on, the blush does not come to an end, quite the contrary.
So get your brushes, we explain everything you need to know about blush, for a modern and fresh result guaranteed!
How to choose the right blush?
We know that choosing your blush is not an easy task. Between orange, pink or even red tones, we no longer know where to turn.
Which color for which complexion?
In the collective imagination, if our skin tone is rather cold (white skin, light hair, light eyes), only pink blush could be applied. Conversely, if we are brunettes, with brown eyes, the orange blush was our only option. These dictates are now over. The make-up artist explains to us that it’s time to break free from his rules and renew his colors: “you shouldn’t hesitate to explore different colors. You no longer have to put yourself in boxes. You have to take the liberty of having fun”.
For a more modern and fresh make-up, Tom Sapin recommends betting on contrast. Are you blonde with blue eyes? Bet on warm blush, in orange tones. These allow you to highlight your eyes and emphasize their color. Are you brunette with hazel eyes? We go for the pink blush that will bring an undeniable breath of fresh air to your makeup. Do you have Mediterranean or olive skin? We play on the contrast with blushes in pink hues, to bring a new radiance to your skin.
Which texture to adopt?
Regarding the textures, again, we choose the one with which we feel most comfortable. According to the expert, « basically, we prefer a powder blush when we have combination to oily skin, and we lean towards a cream blush when we have dry skin for more comfort, more glow in addition to plumping the skin » . However, the make-up artist makes it a point of honor to tell us that what was true before, is no longer necessarily the case today. “Today, what is essential is to apply the texture with which we are comfortable in terms of application”.
The real choice is not necessarily made on the texture of our blush, but rather on its finish! So, if you have combination to oily skin, a cream blush is quite possible, the whole thing is to be careful that its finish is not too shiny. Likewise, if your skin tends to be dry, powder may be just right for you. But in this case, we do not hesitate to bet on a pearly finish to bring a touch of light and shine.
How to properly apply your blush?
For successful makeup, the position of the blush is essential. Some mistakes should be avoided to be sure to get the best out of our blushes.
The different applications of blush
The purpose of our blush placement is to complement our face shape. Do not hesitate to once again « have fun » as the expert explains. However, some rules are more flattering for us depending on the shape of our face. Overview.
I have a square face
For square faces, it is interesting to know how to soften the latter. Tom Sapin explains that the best solution is to apply our blush « diagonally ». We therefore place ourselves at the level of our cheeks and we deposit the material obliquely, to slightly break the square of the face.
I have a round face
Here, the best is to position our blush horizontally to break the too rounded side. The “sun kiss” trend is then perfect for a round face!
I have a thin or sunken face
In this case, it is placed on the top of the cheeks. The best method is to smile to see our cheekbones take shape and apply the material there. This brings a little roundness to our slender face.
I have a long face
As for the round face, it is positioned horizontally. Indeed, applying the blush obliquely accentuates the elongated side of our face. By betting on a horizontal application, we will contrast and therefore harmonize everything.
New blush trends
Considered as a real way to pimp up makeup, blush is also the victim of many trends. Very recently, two of them have been spotted everywhere on the Web: the shaded blush and low blush.
While the blush shade allows us to bring a « lift » and « defined » aspect to our face, the low blush is a way to reconnect with our « carefree, almost childish, and bucolic » side by applying our blush at the height of the lips, according to our expert. New proof that blush is the perfect way to twist our make-up.
What tools to properly apply your blush?
Our expert is categorical: everything is fine for applying your blush. “I think we have to test both and see what works best for us. « . In other words, you can as well apply with your fingers at the beginning, then finish the application with a brush. Everything will depend on our desire at the time!
Selection of the best blush
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