• Always aim for a natural look when applying blush. A damp sponge or a dense brush works wonders for blending. Make sure to blend well so your blush doesn’t end up looking like face paint.
• Using a primer helps your blush last longer, keeping your makeup fresh all day without fading.
• Choose your shade wisely: soft pinks and lilacs suit fair skin best; peach tones flatter medium-light complexions; vibrant pinks pop on olive skin; and bright peach is perfect for deeper tones.
• After applying, gently press a tissue on your cheeks to remove excess product without wiping it away. This trick beats using translucent powders, which can sometimes dull dry skin.
Now that you’ve got the basics down, let’s dive into exactly where to place your blush based on your face shape!
Diamond-Shaped Face
If your chin is long, cheekbones stand out, and your forehead is wider, you have a diamond-shaped face. Apply blush in a C-shape from the outer corner of your eyebrow down to your cheekbone.
Start at your cheekbone and blend upward with your brush for a lifted look.
Rectangular Face Shape
If your forehead, cheekbones, and chin are roughly the same width, you have a rectangular face. Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks, then softly blend toward your nose and temples.
Adding a bit near your temples by the outer edge of your eyebrows balances the look perfectly.
Square Face Shape
If your face has straight sides and a relatively flat chin, you have a square shape. Apply blush on the apples of your cheeks and gently blend toward your temples.
Blend softly, and if you like, add a touch near your hairline for a seamless finish.
Round Face
If the fullest part of your face is around your cheekbones and your chin has a soft curve, you have a round face.
Smile into the mirror and apply blush on the apples of your cheeks, then blend out toward your temples and earlobes with a foundation brush.
Oval Face Shape
If your face is longer with a narrow chin and forehead, you have an oval shape. Apply blush on your cheekbones and softly sweep it down toward your earlobes and up toward your forehead.
For a flawless finish, add a little near the outer edges of your eyebrows too!
