How to Apply Blush on the Cheeks in Different Ways

Know how to apply blush on the cheeks in different ways.

No matter how pale, sallow or worn out your face looks, putting color on your cheeks can mimic a healthy glow, says makeup artist Laura Mercier. Blush, which is a cosmetic used by women, will brighten your face and boost your self-confidence, especially if you look ragged and tired. Once you find a blush that flatters your skin tone, you can accentuate the best features of your face by simply applying blush in the right areas. Learn how to apply blush on the cheeks in different ways to flatter the shape of your face.

Things You'll Need

• Kabuki brush
• Powder brush
• Cream blush
• Powder blush
• Hand sanitizer
• Antibacterial soap

Instructions

Round Cheeks

1. 

   Find the apples of your cheeks.

   Smile to accentuate the best part of your cheeks to apply blush. Put the heaviest amount of powder blush on the fattest part of your cheeks, which is the apple of your cheeks, with a powder brush.

2. 

   Accentuate your cheekbones with blush.

   Sweep the blush up and down along your cheekbones with a powder brush.

3. 

   Blend the blush until it looks natural.

   Blend the blush from the apple of your cheeks to your hairline with the powder brush. Rub the blush into the skin until there aren't any lines.

Thin and Long Face

1. Apply powder blush in circular motions directly to the cheeks with a kabuki brush.

2. Spread a light layer of blush on your cheekbones with a fan brush.

3. Blend the blush into the skin with the fan brush. Continue blending until there aren't any lines.

Square Face

1. 

   Eliminate germs on your hands before dipping them in cream blush.

   Wash your hands with hand sanitizer or antibacterial soap and warm water for 30 seconds.

2. Dip your ring finger into the cream blush, and lightly pat three to four dots of it onto the apples of your cheeks.

3. Apply a light layer of cream blush onto your temples for a subtle contour.

4. Blend the cream blush into your skin by patting it gently. Continue patting the cream blush until there aren't any lines.

Tips & Warnings

• Clean makeup brushes weekly with antibacterial soap and warm water.

• Apply a primer on your face to prevent to blush from fading.

References

• Glamour: How to Choose and Apply Blush
• Oprah: How to Apply Blush
• Allure: The 10 Commandments of Blush

Resources

• Allure: Your Most Flattering Blush Shade -- Demystified!