In my not-so-humble opinion, I think that blush is the most underrated cosmetic. The eyes and lips seem to get all of the attention. But I am opening up my window and screaming “I LOVE BLUSH”!
Blush has the ability to make you look healthy and rested. If applied correctly you look as if you just ran around the block! I have seen blush turn pasty into peaches and cream, sallow into glowing, blah becomes vibrant and tired becomes vital.
The other ah-mazing thing about blusher is that it adds dimension to your face and can highlight your fabulous bone structure. Have your ever noticed how after applying foundation your skin looks even but your face looks flat? Properly applying blush can help to accentuate your cheekbones and add dimension to your face. When used in combination with a bronzer – watch out because you can have Gisele-like cheekbones! If you are tired, sick, hungover (who me?),or just having a bad face day, blush can save you. Your cheekbones never look tired so throw on some sunglasses, pop on your blush and head out to face the world.
In bridal beauty, blush can be crucial since a bride is generally wearing a white, ivory, or champagne gown. Blush can prevent one from looking washed out and put the “glow” into the glowing bride.
Here’s 3 things to keep in mind when choosing and applying your blush:
- If you flush easily, you WILL be flushing on your wedding day. In this case, look for the palest of blushes and use it sparingly. Or just use a warm bronzer on and under the cheekbone to add dimension and warmth to your face.
- Don’t use blush with shimmer all over your cheek. Your face will appear “greasy” in photos. Keep shimmer higher-up on the cheekbone away from the apples of your cheek.
- If you already have a lot of pink in your cheeks go for a peach or coral and keep it along the upper cheekbone. This will give you that great healthy glow without making you look like a doll.