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Blush - Products Knowledge
usually comes in four different textures:
Powder blush is color pigment set in a powder base. Applied with a soft blush brush, it gives a dusting of color that works well with all skin types. It's the most popular type of blush because it's the easiest to control and use- and it's usually available in the widest range of shades. Powder blush is the best choice for oily skin.
Creme blush is color pigment set in a creme base. It has a fresh dewy finish that gives the face a luminous, natural glow. It is great on dry skin because it slides easily over the surface. It works best when applied before you powder because it will blend more easily. Unfortunately, if you have oily skin, creme blush is not your best choice because it won't wear well. And it doesn't work well on skin with large pores because it tend to accentuate them. It's great for those who don't need or want to wear foundation. Just apply it with your fingers or a sponge and work it into your skin.
Gel blush is basically made up of color pigments that are wrapped within silicone particles. It will smooth very nicely onto bare skin to create a pretty, sheer, translucent glow. that's not to say you can't use it with foundation; you can. Just make sure you apply it before you powder. It's long-lasting look very natural, and is easy to use. You can use your fingers or a sponge to apply it, then smooth it into the skin.
Liquid blush is actually a liquid that stains the skin. it's terrific for all skin types. It's applied like a gel blush. but is more difficult to work with because it must be blended quickly due to its sataining quality. It's waterproof, so you can expect it to last all day. Just like creme blush or gel blush, you can use either asponge or you fingers to apply and blend it into your skin.
Tip:
If you're using powder blush directly on bare skin, be sure to powder your fece first to prevent it from looking splotchy.
Blush - Color Choice
Blush can brighten your face and make it positively glow. The trick is to find a blush color that's natural and neutral but still brightens and adds life to the skin. the best way to decide waht shade to wear is to take a quick jog around the block and see what natural color your cheeks blush.
For ivory or light beige skin tones, a blush with soft pink undertones is usually your best choice. As you mature, you may want to switch to a blush with soft pink undertones instead of pink to help your skin appear brighter and fresher. The color peach is a mature woman's best friend. It can warm and enhance the skin, while pink often appears ashy and artificial on the skin as it ages.
Women with olive skin tones should use blush with warm understones that have a richness or intensity so the color shows up on the skin, such as tawny shades or cinamon or sunny copper.
If you have ebony or bronze skin tones, you should also choose a blush with warm undertones, such as apricot or paprika, to give your skin a nice warm glow that appears natural.
For a more dramatic look, women with bronze and ebony skin tones can choose a blush with brick red or red-brown undertones for more intense color on the skin. The very best choice for all skin tones is a blush that looks soft and natural and appears to give you a glow from within.
Bronzer
is used to give the skin a warm, healthy glow. It usully comes in powder and creme formulas:
Powder bronzer, like powder blush, is the most popular because it's so easy to control and blend. It can come packaged in a variety of ways- pressed in a compact, loose in a tub, or even in a jar pressed in to small balls or beads. Swept across strategic ereas of the face with a brush, it can bring the skin to life
Creme bronzer, like bronzing powder, is used to give the face a sun-kissed glow. You can find it in the form of a stick or even in compacts. it can be applied with your fingers or a sponge. it's great on dry skin, oe when you don't want to wear foundation but want a little extra glow.
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