Blushes

Illuminate, sculpt and beautify the face with blush

Makeup has been used by women for many years. In the past, its function was to add color to people with paler skin tones. By the 18th century, makeup had become established in the beauty routines of both men and women, helping them to achieve a healthier appearance.

Blush adds color to the cheekbones and enhances our facial appearance. It also gives us a radiant glow and helps to conceal any imperfections.

Blushes according to their texture

Blushes come in different textures for application, suitable for different skin types and depending on the desired intensity of the result.

• Cream : It is suitable for dry skin due to its moisturizing properties. It is water-resistant and can be used without foundation.
• Powder : It's perfect for combination or oily skin and is one of the most popular choices among professionals. Its ease of application allows you to create the desired effect on your face. It's recommended to use a makeup base before applying powder.
• Fluid : They are suitable for any skin type and usually last longer than powders or creams.

The right blush for our face

When choosing the most suitable blush for our features, we need to know our face shape and skin tone. This will help us apply makeup in the best way, using the color that best highlights our beauty. Below, we'll detail the most recommended makeup application techniques based on our facial features:

• According to our face:

  • For an oblong face : apply blush horizontally under the eyes, from the cheekbone to the ears. The color should be light so it's not too noticeable.
  • Round face : what we want to achieve is to lengthen our face through color. Applying blush at an angle will achieve this effect.
  • Oval face : Apply at an angle, as with round faces. It is recommended to use light shades for the center of the cheeks and darker colors for the ear area.
  • Square face : we should apply it horizontally and gently tap the cheek area to highlight them.
  • Triangular face : We can apply a dark color to the hairline to correct the appearance of the forehead. We will apply a blended shade to the cheekbones, with lighter tones on the upper part and darker tones on the lower part.

• According to our skin tone:

  • For fair skin : it is recommended to use pink, peach or grape red colors, and avoid brown or orange colors.
  • Pink skin tones : use burgundy or maroon colors
  • For tanned skin : you should use golden brown or dark pink colors, similar to your skin tone.
  • For matte skin tones : we recommend using apricot, reddish-brown or golden tones, and it's best not to use pink or very dark tones.

Applying blush

With the correct application of blush , we can modify the shape of our face and achieve spectacular effects. We should apply it after applying eye and lip makeup to determine the most flattering result.

• If the blush is cream or mousse, we can apply it with our fingers using gentle tapping motions. This way, we conceal skin imperfections, achieving a more natural result. It's advisable to apply the product in thin layers to intensify the effect.
• If the blush is powder , using a brush is recommended, as application will be much easier on larger areas. This technique is especially recommended for those new to makeup.