About Blush

Function

In conventional beauty makeup, blush is applied to the apples of the cheeks for an attractive luminescence which is typically on the rosy or peachy end of the spectrum. Flesh-tone shades of blush, if ever you encounter them, are ideally suited to contouring the face for a slimmer or more chiseled appearance.
Applying these on the cheeks can make your face seem dirty, so save them for such areas as the jawline, the temples and either side of the bridge of the nose. Do not go further than two shades darker than your skin tone. Whether for blush or contouring, use a makeup sponge to blend away hard edges in your application since you do not want any unflattering telltale demarcation lines.

Blush comes in a variety of textures. You can use the finish which most appeals to you, or at least the one which best suits your skin type. Choose from creme, powder or gel. A stain or tint, which is long-wearing, is also available and normally comes in creme or gel form.
You can find shimmery blushes to get a fine sparkly effect, as well as matte ones for a flatter appearance.
While normal to combination skin is generally compatible with all types of blush, oily skin is better off with gel tints or stains that stay put and creme-based blushes are the most effortless to blend onto dry skin. Avoid shimmer and stick with matte blushes if your skin has fine lines or blemishes that the pearlized sheen can creep into.

If you want your blush to flatter your coloring, take a look at the undertones of your skin. Warm peachy or golden-hued blushes look natural on complexions with a yellowish cast. Bluish pink blushes and those sprinkled with silver shimmer, on the other hand, complement complexions with cool undertones.
If you are uncertain about what to pick, a foolproof way to choose your blush shade is to find one identical to the flush that appears on your cheeks when you are flustered or have exerted physical effort. Slightly deeper than that will do just as well, especially if you want to look more vibrant or are making yourself over for an evening affair.

Regardless of the trends, if you have sensitive skin, be wary of what you put on your face. Do not settle for just any brand of blush; even if it is labeled "non-comedogenic," meaning it is less likely to cause breakouts, a blush may still irritate your particular type of skin.
Being "hypoallergenic," or not as likely to cause an allergic reaction, nevertheless requires that you take your chances. Other than consulting a dermatologist skilled in these matters, you can also look into the mineral variety of blushes. Make sure to choose those without synthetic preservatives--otherwise known as parabens--for optimum results (see Resources).

If you have naturally ruddy cheeks with visible splotches and capillaries, make sure to apply foundation prior to blush in order to create a clean canvas for your chosen color. If the redness is still considerably noticeable after you take this step, invest in a mint green concealer, also known as a "color corrector."
You can usually find this product in a creamy texture or in stick form, but it is available as a powder and pancake-type makeup as well. After moisturizer and before foundation, simply dot it sparingly over the area where you need to tone down the redness. Blend with a clean cosmetic wedge.
Apply foundation as usual. An indication that you have overdone your use of the cosmetic is that it shows through your foundation, giving a grayish pall to your complexion. Simply start over only on the regions which require your attention, lessening the amount of mint green you stipple on. The finished product ready for blush should resemble a perfectly evened out skin tone, or close.