What is a Blusher?

Rougealso called blush orblusher, is a cosmetic for coloring the cheeks in varying shades. Blush is a soft pigment available in powders or creams meant to mimic the natural flush of your face, making your complexion look more healthy and vibrant.

        Where to apply a blusher?

The best place to apply it depends on the shape of your face.

To slim a round face:Sweep it along your cheekbones (suck in your cheeks to locate them) and extend the color out to your temples.

To balance a heart-shaped face:Apply blush below the apples (the meatiest parts) of your cheeks and blend out to your hairline.

To soften a long face: Blend blush beneath your apples, but not out to your temples

The bristles aren’t too densely packed and they differ in length, so they blend the product softly without building color too quickly. If the bristles are too tightly packed, you’ll run the risk of laying down too much product that you won’t be able to diffuse as easily and the brush will keep laying down more and more blush.

Tap the brush into the pan, flick the stem of the brush to knock off any excess product (a good rule for anything you’re applying with a brush.) Lightly tap on your cheek, and then blend using soft swirling motions. I sweep the brush back and slightly up while I’m blending, but you can determine what placement is best for the shape of your face.

Types of Blusher.

• Powder Blush can be used on a bare face or over your foundation. They are available in the widest range of shades with finishes that range from matte to satin and illuminating.
• Usually applied with a brush, they can be easily blended out for a soft flush of color, or built for drama.
•  If applying powder blush to bare skin, it’s wise to first use a makeup primer to give the blush something to cling to and help make it stay.
• Cream Blush can be blended on top of your foundation and is especially good on bare skin.
•  They have more staying power than a powder and don’t need a primer to cling. They can be applied and blended out with your fingers, a brush, or a sponge.
• Creams have a reputation of being too pigmented, but when you’re starting out with a new product, everything should be applied with a light hand, so don’t let that scare you.
• You should  actually prefer creams. They tend to look a bit more natural, in that they appear that the color is coming through the skin rather than sitting on top of it. They are also ideal for the winter and summer months as they’re a little more hydrating and won’t accentuate dry skin.

What’s the Difference Between Blush and Bronzer?

Blush gives your face a concentrated pop of color, while bronzer can be used all over your face for a healthy glow.

You’ll want to use a lighter hand with bronzer apply a single sweep wherever the sun would hit: forehead, cheeks, chins, and down the bridge of your nose.

Most of the people will tell you to smile and tap the blush on the apples of your cheeks, which are the most prominent parts of your cheeks, the parts that jut out when you smile.

This is a nice way to start, but blush, like eyeliner, like anything, differs with the shape of your face as discussed earlier. Don’t be afraid to play around with placement.

So apply some blusher and keep glowing .