Applying Blush

Select the Right Blush Shade

Select a blush shade that complements your skin tone and the overall makeup look you want to achieve. Standard shades include pink, coral, peach, and mauve. A soft pink or peachy blush can look lovely with fair skin.

Prep Your Skin

Start with clean, moisturized skin

•   Apply your foundation, concealer, and any other base makeup as usual.

Optional

•   Apply translucent setting powder over your foundation to create a smooth base for the blush.
• Think of the foundation as the canvas for your blush masterpiece.

Identify the Placement

• The placement of blush can vary based on your face shape and the look you desire.
•  However, the general line is to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks. To find the apples of your cheeks, smile in the mirror.
• The round, elevated areas that form when you smile are the apples.
•   Imagine your cheeks as ripe apples ready for a touch of color.

Blush Application Techniques

Use a blush brush for powder blush

• Dip the brush into the blush, tap off any excess, and smile to locate the apples of your cheeks.
•  Gently swirl the brush over the apples of your cheeks, moving upwards and outwards towards your temples.
•  Use light strokes to build up the color gradually.
•  Picture yourself as an artist, gently sweeping color onto your canvas.

Cream or Liquid Blush

•  Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge for cream or liquid blush.
•   Dab a small amount of blush onto the apples of your cheeks.
•  Blend it by gently tapping and blending the product into your skin. You can use upward motions to create a lifted effect.
•  Combine cream blush as a soft painting color onto your canvas with your fingertips.

Blend Thoroughly

•   Regardless of the blush type, blending is essential for a natural look.
• Ensure no harsh lines and that the color seamlessly melds your skin.
•   Blend your blush as if merging with your natural skin tone, creating a seamless transition.

 

Ad the Intensity

• ü If the blush appears too intense, tone it down by lightly patting your makeup sponge or foundation brush over it.
• This is like erasing a little color to achieve the perfect shade.

Set with Powder (Optional)

• To make your blush last longer and reduce shine, lightly dust translucent, setting powder over the cheeks.
• Think of this step as preserving your vibrant blush throughout your performance.

Final Touch

• Complete your makeup with contouring, eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, lipstick, and other desired finishing touches.
•  Your blush is the beautiful burst of color that brings warmth and life to your makeup creation.

Blush is a versatile tool in your makeup kit, allowing you to add dimension and a healthy flush to your face. Following these steps and techniques, you can achieve a flawless and captivating blush application for your Drag persona.