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Blushers
give a radiant
look to the
face. They come
in two forms:
the cream and
powder form.
A powder blusher
should be applied
after the application
of the powder
and a cream
blusher should
be applied before
the application
of the face
powder. The
blusher must
be applied below
the cheekbones
and never lower
than the nose
or higher than
the eyebrows.
Blush
is available
in compact and
cream forms
and comes in
three basic
shades: peach,
pink, or brown.
Matte natural
colors are best.
Powder blush
is the easiest
to handle. It's
important to
keep your brushes
clean, otherwise,
they'll gather
bacteria and
transfer it
onto your skin.
This will inevitably
cause spots
and blackheads.
Cream blush
is best for
dry skin because
it contains
oils which moisturizes
your skin. It
should not be
taken inwards
further than
the iris of
the eyes. The
cheekbones can
be highlighted
with a larger
color when they
are flat.
A blusher can
also be applied
to perfect the
flaws in the
shape of the
face. For a
square face,
place the blusher
high on the
cheekbones and
blend it smoothly
and softly inwards.
To make a round
face appear
longer, blend
the blusher
from the cheekbones
downwards. Remember
to use a blusher
sparingly. It
should just
give the impression
of being there
and not be strong
enough to attract
attention to
it.
Blush
has a tendency
to darken with
body heat, so
make sure you
apply blush
sparingly. And
always apply
color cosmetics
in natural light
whenever possible
so you know
exactly what
your make up
will look like.
Powder blushers
suit all skin
and are especially
good for OILY
SKIN. If you
prefer the matte
finish, use
a powder blusher
after setting
your make up
with powder.
How
to Apply Blush
Here
are some tips
to use while
applying blush
:
- After
applying
blusher,
dust with
pressed
powder.
Now pat
a damp cotton
wool ball
to set the
color on
your cheeks.
This will
make the
color last
longer.
Blush should
always be
applied
in a subtle
fashion,
but not
so subtly
that it
disappears
altogether.
- For
a long,
narrow face:
Apply the
color lesser
than the
lower edge
of the cheekbone
and keep
the angle
horizontal
for such
a face to
create the
width of
the face.
- For
round, square
face: Apply
color in
the middle
of the face.
Don’t get
close on
the nose.
- For
skin look
clearer:
Apply blusher
to the apple
of your
cheeks.
Blend it
back but
don’t go
further
than the
corner of
the eye.
- Clean
blush brushes
are very
important
to avoid
bacteria
transfer
in skin
and thus,
one should
clean them
with non-soapy
cleansers
and baby
wipes.
- Never
use blush
on underside
of cheekbones.
- Blend
into your
foundation
and at the
hairline,
with one
soft horizontal
motion on
the top
of the vertical
strokes,
without
brushing
any color
onto the
hair.
- Often
the small
blush brush
that comes
with the
cosmetic
is of no
use. A full
round brush
gives a
professional
look and
make the
overall
look softer
and more
desirable.
It is important
to have
separate
brushes
for the
blush and
the powder.
- Powder
blush should
always be
applied
in one direction
to avoid
streaking.
- Put
the blush
into the
brush, taping
off any
excess or
put a dab
of gel on
your fingers.
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