If you think blush doesn’t have its own application technique, you’re wrong! Depending on your face shape, you’ll need to apply it differently to make your face look its best.
That’s why today we’re going to tell you how to apply blush based on your face shape and share some tricks to help you apply it like a pro. Ready to learn how to apply blush? Let’s get started!
HOW TO APPLY BLUSH TO AN OVAL FACE
This is the ideal way according to classic beauty standards. Ideally, apply blush all over your cheeks with strokes that start from the center of your face and blend outwards. We recommend blushes in fruity tones that give your face a healthy glow.
WHAT IF YOU HAVE A SQUARE FACE?
It’s characterized by prominent cheekbones and a strong, defined jawline that can make the face appear harsh. Therefore, when applying blush, we need to try to soften the features.
Apply it to the upper outer part of the cheekbone with circular motions to achieve a youthful and romantic look. Now you know how to apply blush to a square face! Use soft, feminine blushes like pinks to soften the overall look.
BLUSH ON OBLONG FACES
They tend to have less defined cheekbones and a large distance between their eyes and chin. Blush should be applied horizontally from the sides of the nose towards the ears. This effect will visually divide the face in two and make it appear shorter. Bold shades will be flattering and draw attention to this area of the face.
IF YOUR FACE IS ROUND…
These are full faces where the bones and contours are not very defined. You should avoid applying blush to the apples of your cheeks. Instead, apply it below the cheekbone, creating an imaginary line from the middle of the cheek upwards towards your temples. Peach and tan tones will help to slim the face. Applying blush to round faces is that easy!
TRICKS FOR APPLYING BLUSH LIKE A PRO
You already know how to apply blush according to your face shape, but you still need to learn some tricks to become a true professional!
CHOOSE THE RIGHT SHADE FOR YOUR SKIN TYPE
If you have fair skin, it’s best to use a pale pink on your cheeks so it doesn’t look artificial. It’s the perfect match!
If your skin has a medium tone —neither too pale nor too tanned—you’re in luck. Ideally, use peach or coral to add a touch of warmth to your complexion. These shades make all the difference!
For olive skin tones, fuchsia pink looks wonderful. Now that you know how to apply blush to your face shape, you should also know that you can opt for bronzing powder instead of blush to give the appearance of having been lightly sunbathing.
And finally, for dark skin tones, it’s best to use intense shades like raspberry pink, dark red, and vibrant orange. These pigmented colors will give your skin exactly what it needs—you’ll look gorgeous!
Looking to match your lips? Apply your lipstick as blush.
If you can’t find the perfect shade, you can use the Ink Crayon lipstick as blush to create the ideal healthy glow! Simply apply a little and blend it in with light tapping motions of your fingers.
COLOR IN JUST THE RIGHT MEASURE
A classic. You do your makeup in poor lighting, and when you go down in the elevator, it’s a complete disaster! How can you apply blush so this doesn’t happen? Use good lighting and a very small amount of product: if it’s liquid blush, a tiny drop will be enough for both cheeks. If it’s powder blush, tap off the excess water from your brush before applying it to your face.
APPLY IT AT THE END
Our advice is to apply blush last, after you’ve done your eye and lip makeup, so you can better see the intensity you need on your cheekbones and achieve a perfect balance with the rest of your makeup. It’s also a good idea because you won’t smudge the blush with any makeup residue.
Done! Now you know how to apply blush like a pro.