Tips For Applying Blusher With A Professional Finish

Many women avoid applying blusher as they aren't really sure how to apply it properly and they are afraid it will look false and too bright. However, if blusher is applied in the correct shade and in the right way it can perform miracles and make a washed out complexion glow. Here are some simple tips to follow.

Powders, Creams Or Liquids?

  • First of all decide whether you are going to use a powder, cream or liquid blusher.
  • This will depend on your skin type - normal to oily skins are better with a powder blusher, whilst dryer or more mature skins will suit a cream or liquid blusher which are less likely to accentuate any tiny lines.

    • Applying Your Blusher

  • Invest in a large blusher brush with soft bristles if you are using a powder blush, the tiny ones which are supplied with these blushers are not really any use.
  • Your powder blusher should be the last item of makeup you apply before powder. However, if you are applying a cream or liquid blusher you might want to apply this as your last item of makeup as it gives a dewy, glowing finish.

    • How To Find The Right Shade Of Blusher For You

  • A great tip for finding the right shade of blusher is to match it to the shade of your lips, but if you find this difficult a general guide is that a light complexion looks great with rose pink, olive skins love peach shades and darker skins suit apricot shades.

    • Where To Apply Your Blusher

  • Give yourself a lovely smile in the mirror and you will immediately see the "apples" of your cheeks - this is the area where you should apply your blusher to give a healthy and glowing appearance - remember to use a light touch though as you don't want to end up with two pink circles on each cheek.

    • Whether To Use a Bronzer?

  • As a finishing touch you might want to lightly brush some bronzer over your cheekbones and brow and lightly down your nose to give a touch of sunshine to your face.

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