How To Apply Blush

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Ever notice how your cheeks naturally flush when you're excited or working up a healthy sweat at the gym? Applying blush can help you recreate that…more »
Added December 10, 2007

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You Will Need

Blush (in a powder, cream, or gel)
Some translucent powder
And a mirror
A medium-sized fluffy brush (optional)
A makeup sponge (optional)
And a tissue (optional)

Step 1.
Choose blush

Choose your blush type. Powder and gel blushes are good for oily skin; cream is best for normal to dry skin. Whichever type you choose, its shade should match your natural coloring.
Step 2.
Apply blush last

If you’re planning to wear full makeup, don’t apply blush until the rest of your face is complete.
Step 3.
Prepare

If you’re using a powder, lightly sweep a medium-sized fluffy brush through the blush and then tap it to remove any excess. If you’re using a cream or gel, dab a little on your ring finger.
Start with just a little blush — it’s easier to add more to your face than to take off too much of it.
Step 4.
Find your apples

Smile at yourself in the mirror to find the Ôapples’ of your cheeks—the round rises where you naturally flush.
Step 5.
Apply blush

Apply the blush to the center of the apple on one side of your face, blending the color along your cheekbone. If you’re using a cream or gel, dot the color first, then use your finger or a makeup sponge to blend it in. For the most natural look, always concentrate the color on the apples of your cheeks and blend well.
For a more youthful look, make sure to apply the blush on each side no lower than your nostril and no closer to your nose than your pupil.
Step 6.
If you apply too much

If you accidentally apply too much powdered blush, cover it with translucent powder to tame the color. Excess cream can be blotted with a tissue. If you overdo it with a gel, wash it off and reapply sparingly.
Step 7.
Repeat on other cheek

Repeat on your other cheek, taking care to match the placement and color of the blush on both cheeks.
Step 8.
Dust with power

Dust your face with a translucent powder to set your new look.
Makeup was frowned upon in Victorian England, so women would pinch their cheeks to achieve high color.