Makeup
Made Easy
by John Howell
Giving a warm, natural color of blood rushing to your cheeks -
this is what blush does. Blush accentuates your inner glow and gives depth and
contour to your cheeks
Unfortunately, blush comes in a wide variety of hues, shades and tones that
can get you confused on which shade is just right for your skin. A guide for
beginners and experts alike, read on to get the full story on one of the
cosmetic industry's best effects.
1. Choosing the appropriate shade of blush for your skin tone
This is similar to picking the right shade for your foundation, concealer or
eye shadow. It is hard to pick out the right one - doing this would require
comprehension of color theory. But, you don’t need to worry. Blushers today are
very flexible, which will blend onto your skin tone easily. Getting off at the
wrong track, however, will make your face drained or looking like a clown.
2. What to consider
There are two simple things to take into consideration - skin and the
context.
Skin tone
- Know whether your skin is a warm or cool tone.
- If you have a yellow undertone, you will settle in better with cool colors
like mauve, rose and pinkish plum.
- Orange, copper, almond or peach is appropriate for olive-skinned while
blue skin tones (very dark-skinned) can opt for dark red or auburn.
- Those with a neutral look can have any color while those with pink tones
can get away without a blush at all.
Skin intensity
- The darker the skin, the stronger the color of the blush. So it follows
that the lighter the skin, the lighter the blush.
- The intensity of the blusher will make or break your look. Having a
blusher that is too weak for your skin will not even be seen.
- Fair-skinned women may use a shade from a pale pinkish red to beige - you
can also apply powder blush on top to have that translucent effect.
- Medium tones call for warm pinks, brown-based pinks or soft beige. For the
olive-skinned, brown-red, soft berry, honey beige or plum pink is recommended.
- Those with a darker skin color can use deep bronze, soft mahogany or
cocoa.
Context
- Consider the color of your hair and eyes. Dark or black hair tends to make
the skin look paler, so a stronger blush than the recommended shade might be
needed.
- Neutral shades like a bronzer should complement blonde hair and tanned
skin.
- Peach is a safer color for red heads or those with loud hair colors, since
it competes with your blush.
- Daytime or nighttime? Soft, natural colors like warm pinks, beige, peach,
and mauve is more appropriate for evening affairs. A bronzer can also be a
substitute to blushers if you want a sun-kissed look.
3. Sure-fire blush selection, made easy!
Do physical activity for about two to three minutes until your cheeks become
pink. If you’re still having a hard time knowing what the right shade is best
for you, ask someone from the make-up counter. Since they have charts and color
wheels, it is best that you ask them for advice on color.
4. Applying the Blush
If you’re thinking on buying a blush, remember that you won’t find out
the real shade until you try it out. Apply on the inside of your forearm to find
out the color. If it doesn’t stand out, then you have chosen the right color.
Experimenting with the right shade and color would require a face in full
make-up. This will let you know if your blush is balanced with your make-up.
Make sure that your blush will match the color of your lipstick. Applying a
little blush to the tip of your nose and chin will balance your look.
To ensure that your blush will blend with your make-up, apply blusher first
or else it will compete with your eyeshadow and lip color.
If you find out that you have too much blush, don’t fret. Just get a dry and
clean sponge to soften the colors. Remember, this will all be in vain if you
don’t know how to apply blush properly.
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