Do you love the blush you get from blusher but it doesn't seem to be going well? Here are some common mistakes you might be making with your blusher and how to avoid them.
Choose a shade just because it looks good
Unfortunately, what looks nice in the compact doesn't always suit our skin tones. You should always put it on your hand before buying it to make sure the color is flattering or matches your skin, and to get an idea of which shades or color families suit you best.
Apply without base While cream blushers may work well on bare skin, powdery ones aren't as long-lasting and will definitely fade before the day is done. Apply primer and base makeup to your skin before using powder blusher. This ensures that it stays on your skin for as long as possible and keeps its color.
The exaggeration
It's easy to put on too much blusher. Make sure to apply your blusher in a well-lit area and start with a small amount. What can you do to make sure your blusher isn't overdone? Tap your brush to get rid of excess powder before putting it on; and use a light tapping motion when applying your cream blusher. Remember, you can always build up the color, but it's harder to take it off! As a last resort, if you've used too much blush, take your foundation brush or sponge and use it to smudge or run off some of the color.
Using the wrong applicator
A brush that is too big will put your powder blusher where you don't want it. You can get a messy and "muddy" look if the shade is spread over too large an area. On the other hand, if you use a brush that is too small, you may find that you have trouble spreading it out, making your blusher look patchy. If you have a cream on hand, it's a good idea to use your fingers so that the heat from your fingertips makes it easier to melt it onto your skin.
Apply a powder blusher to sticky skin If you are used to applying your blusher immediately after applying your tinted moisturizer or foundation, you may find that you almost always have trouble blending the blusher. If your base feels even the tiniest bit tacky, your powder blush (and bronzer or contour) will stick to the most "sticky" areas of skin and may end up looking uneven or too dark in certain areas. What you can do to avoid this is to lightly powder your cheeks before applying your foundation. It's also important to find a powder that won't make your skin look drying, especially if you don't have typical oily skin. You can also use a liquid or cream blusher that goes well with your liquid foundation.
Not mixing enough
The goal with blusher is to give your cheeks a nice blush. You also want it to look natural enough. You don't want clear lines where your blusher ends, meaning a blusher that blends well, as well as a tool that works, are both key to making your blusher blend well. Spread all the edges of the blusher, be it with your fingers or with a brush. For cream blusher, you can use a Beauty Blender sponge to make it look seamless.
Apply in the right place
This is probably the hardest thing to figure out, especially with all the different opinions out there. Pay attention to your face shape, then apply the blusher to the apples of your cheeks, or along your cheekbones, depending on the effect you want to create and what suits you.
