Blush, when done right, can liven up your complexion and make you look fresh-faced, perfect for a glowing finish! Blush Stick is one of the most versatile beauty products ever invented; convenience is just a part of its charm. Here, we take you through the valuable tutorial with pictures of how to use it to perfect that lit-from-within flush.
Choosing the Right Blush Stick
If you have a pale skin tone, choosing the right color for your blush stick is essential. Dark skin tones work wonders with fuchsia, berry, and deep red shades, while lighter ones are suggested to use washed-out pink or coral for a pretty flush of color without overdoing the natural hue. If you have medium skin, rosy pinks and mauves are excellent for bringing out the softness of your natural undertones. If you have medium to deep skin, bright colors like coral, berries, and even dark red will create more dimension against your complexion.
Other formulas (like cream or gel) also give a more intense pigment and finish with the blush stick. Cream blush sticks feel like a second skin with a smooth and light finish, whereas gel stick formulations leave natural-looking pigments that are less likely to smudge on the skin. Less known is powder stick blush, which can be very matte and is a good option for someone looking to make their application last all day. It should be of the same formula as what works best with your skin type—it can come in a cream or gel finish if you have dry to normal skin and powder for oily skin—or it could be whatever kind of blush gets you going.
Prepping Your Skin
You are better off having a lovely, clean, moisturized face than before you apply the blush stick—a flawless canvas for the product to grab onto and melt right into. First, wash your face well to remove any dirt, oil, or old makeup. Follow up with a moisturizer appropriate for your skin type to give yourself a hydrated canvas. A mattifying moisturizer is best for those with oily skin to help contain that shine. If you have dry skin, use a hydrating moisturizer, as it helps to maintain the smoothness and suppleness of your skin.
Adding a layer of makeup primer to your skin before applying the blush stick can also prolong its wear, preventing it from fading off as you go about your day. Use a primer according to your skin type to minimize pores and smooth the surface. What more pore-filling primers can even out your skin texture? A hydrating primer would do the same for a moisturized and dewy finish. The primer needs a minute to set before you go in with your stick blush.
Applying Blush Stick
Apply it directly to the apples of your cheeks. When you smile, your upper cheek becomes more rounded, the part where the apple-shaped area of your cheeks is situated. This color is buildable, so begin lightly and work to your desired pigmentation. The human touch helps prevent overworking the product. You can also sweep it on more accurately by swiping up from the apples of your cheeks to just below your temples in a diagonal line.
You can apply it with your fingers or a makeup brush to blend the product. Fingers will provide a more natural blended finish, while the brush aids in better control and diffusing color. Lightly dab and swirl the blush outward towards your temples for a fresher look. For a softer effect, gently tap around the edges of your blush with a damp makeup sponge to blend. Less is more with installation, so go easy—it’s easier to add than remove.
Tips for a Flawless Finish
Consider what area of your face a flush would be most flattering for placement. On round faces, concentrate the color on the sides of your cheeks to add dimension and give your face a more extended look. For those with an oval or heart-shaped face, you can blend the blush slightly further up on your cheeks so that it hits more directly where they want to accentuate their bone structure. Those with angular faces can blend the blush diagonally upwards to their temples, creating a soft lift-the-blush effect that accentuates facial structure.
Conclusion
So, using these easy and convenient steps, you can slay your stick blush game to achieve that natural glow. It’s an attempt and error with how you apply the same, and if that’s better on application or shade hiding, splay as per your type and enjoy those lovely rosy cheeks. By learning and doing some practice or creativity, you can look young and fresh, which will make you feel an improvement in confidence. One of its many virtues is this: the ability to categorize your stick blush as one such tool—a timeless savoir for touching up those cheeks and emphasizing all there is to love about that newly-woken face—true (or otherwise) beauty.