How to Apply Blush Perfectly
You want high cheek bones and a little color to your face, but you don't want your make up to look like a clown. With a little practice and this simple technique for applying blush you will have the perfect glow in no time. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Select a blush that suits your purpose. Select a pink or peach shade of blush if you are using makeup to add color. Select a light shade of brown if you want to highlight your cheek bones.
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Apply blush to your blush brush and tap off any excess.
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Locate the top of your cheek bone with your finger. You will feel a bone about half way between the corner of your eye and the center of your ear.
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Place the blush brush on the top of your cheek bone; pull the brush down and under your eye, following the curve of your cheek bone. This should be the shape of a comma lying down.
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Disperse the blush from this line you just made down your cheek. Do not add more makeup for this step; just use the blush that has already been applied.
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Repeat on the other cheek.
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Even out your cheeks and add more makeup as desired using the technique above.
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Brush a little color along your nose, your chin and your hairline using the remaining makeup on your brush. This creates a sun kissed look.
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Tips & Warnings
Practice this makeup technique a few times before applying blush in a rush.
Try different colors to find one that you like. Often you can get samples from Mary Kay consultants and establishments at the mall.
