What is Blush : Everything You Need To Know

What is a Makeup Blush?

Blush is a cosmetic that is applied to the cheeks for color. Blush is available in a wide range of colors from pale pink to deep red. This way, you get a color of choice according to your preference and skin type. Besides, it defines your cheekbones and gives contours to your face. It makes your face look fresh and rosy. Fresh rosy glow makes the face look so healthy and glowing. It also comes in various formulas and types like powder, cream,  liquid or stick. 

Makeup blush can be used in so many various ways and saves a lot of time.  It also depends on how you want your blush shade to be: when choosing a blush color, you should consider the undertone of your skin. If it has warm undertone then peachy/coral shades shall be suitable. For cool undertones, rosy or berry colors are suitable.

Easy Method For Applying Blush

First of all, apply a small amount of blush to whatever tool you are using, whether sponge, brush, or even your fingers! You can always add more blush, but it is almost impossible to scrape off excess blush.

Touch the tool to the area of your face where you want the most pigment, then blend out. In almost all cases, for most people, that's the apples of their cheeks and then you would blend upward as you move toward the temple.

Third, it is very easy to get on too much blush and end up looking like a clown. Although at times this look is great, it is mostly not what people want to look like. Apply a little blush at a time and see yourself in different lighting – inside, with vanity lights, camera flash and natural sunlight.

Types of Blushes:

• Cream Blush

Cream blush is a type of blush makeup that has a smooth, rich consistency and its also easy to apply and is typically applied with fingers, a makeup sponge or a dense makeup brush. It can also be used on your lips or eyes, making it useful when you want a quick, matching look. They provide more of a glowy or finish to your look by adding a healthy looking glow. These blushes are great for winters or dry skin due to their creamy consistency. 

• Powder Blush

Powder blushes last longer than cream blushes due to the texture and formulation. Powder blushes work well for people with oily or combination skin as they can help absorb excess oil and provide a matte,  shimmer, and satin finish look. One of the main benefits of powder blush is its versatility. Powder blush typically comes in a wide range of silky shades and varies  in softness, so you can achieve many different looks with a single product.

• Gel Blush

Gel blush is a makeup product which is extremely lightweight  on the skin, these are water-based mostly, and since most of them hydrate the skin, they are perfect for any skin, especially dry or combination skin because it's light, does not block pores, and it lasts a long time, so no need to touch up multiple times. Combination type blushes work best with finger application. It's usually applied onto the cheek by dotting and then blended for an even effect.

Choosing The Right Blush For Your Skin Tone

• Dry skin: For individuals who have dry skin, a cream blush is generally softer and better because it keeps the skin moist, and smooth, with a nice glow, blending well without enhancing the visibility of dry or flaky skin. So, it is very good for dry or aging skin because it would not create lines or pores on the face.

• Combination skin: Combination skin is when your skin is dry in some areas and oily on others. These people work best with powder blush because it allows oil to be sucked into the formula, reducing shine around the forehead, nose, and chin, giving the face a balanced, smooth look.

• Oily skin: Powder blush is more advisable for people with oily skin because this is a lighter type that can absorb excess oil, thus making the face shine less. It also sticks well on oily skin and does not easily fade. Moreover, avoid shimmery blushes as they might add more shine to oily skin; opt for matte ones instead.

• Sensitive skin: when applied on sensitive skins, it is recommended that hypoallergenic and fragrance-free cream or liquid blushes are applied since they are less likely to irritate the skin while giving a natural finish.