Where to apply blush is a question that is frequently asked. Have you ever had a makeup day where you just don’t look “right?” Everyone has those off days—even professionals! Sometimes you can’t blend your eyeshadow out correctly or you must reapply your winged eyeliner waaaaay too many times to count. Talk about frustrating. It even happens to us here at Elizabeth Mott! You would’ve never guessed, huh?
Today, and every day, we’re here to make your life a little easier—one product at a time. Ask yourself: what’s the one makeup product I use that just pulls the entire look together? For us, it’s blush. It makes all the hard work worthwhile! And to keep those Bad Makeup Days down to a minimum, we have a few tricks up our sleeve, just for you.
The age-old questions: where do I apply blush? How do I apply it? How do I avoid looking like a clown? All valid questions. Blush, like highlighter, draws the eye towards it, so you want to be careful where you dust it on. Identifying and knowing your face shape helps with this. There are handy dandy apps out there that can help with this.
Before we get to that, you might be asking: “but what is blush actually used for?!” Don’t fret, friend. Blush is commonly used to give the skin a glowing, more youthful appearance that also highlights the cheeks. Ever have a friend ask if you’re feeling sick on a day you went makeup free? Blush will ward off people who are “worried” about your health.
Round Face
On a round face, dust it along your cheekbones to your ear. This will make your face look slimmer. Hot tip: if you want your face to appear longer, place some blush on your chin (just a dab) and blend out!
Heart Face
For a heart-shaped face, apply it just below the apples of your cheeks and blend it out to your hairline. Heart-shaped faces can appear slightly pointy, so blending from the apples to the hairline softens the face overall. You can also add blush to the center of your forehead and over your templates to balance everything out.
Oblong Face
An oblong face is basically the same as the heart-shaped face. Apply rouge just below the cheekbones to the outer corner of your eyes. Make sure that you do not blend it out to your hairline and that the blush doesn’t extend past the tip of the nose.
Choosing a blush shade that suits your complexion is also helpful when it comes to applying blush. The general rule is to use a shade based on your skin’s undertones. But here at Elizabeth Mott, we want you to live your best life, so use the color that you love! Makeup is inclusive to all aesthetics and should be something fun that makes you feel your most confident. If you want to rock green blusher, then go for it! You may have to deal with people asking if you’re related to the Grinch, but dammit you’re having a blast, and that’s what’s important.
If you want a more natural flush, Elizabeth Mott offers three super creamy, super sexy powder blushes for you! The long-lasting formula goes from day to night and looks perfectly natural and flattering. Infinitely blendable and bold, but never overpowering. Not to mention they’re creamy and dreamy with an iridescent glow for a healthy flushed look. They’re also buildable, so you won’t have to worry about looking a bit too rosy. Everyone will ask why you’re absolutely-peachy and glowing. Go ahead and show ‘em your cheeks!
All colors--soft pink, peach pink, and bright coral—and are cruelty-free. They contain conditioning color pigment polymers, which make the formula sweat and oil resistant.
So, from dusk to dawn your healthy, rosy glow will last. Put your faith in the powder for it will not clump, melt, nor require a touch up, so you can keep on exploring life as its’ light-reflecting pearl particles bring out your natural glow. Show the world a cheeky smile or two 😉
Blend, baby, blend!
Blush can get tricky, to carefully avoid that clownish-look (but we also support clown makeup artists) blend out your blush to where it melts seamlessly into the skin. You can use makeup brushes, or even your fingers! It’s all about preference. Just remember: blending is key.
When you apply blush correctly, it makes the world go ‘round! Your makeup look comes together, you have a healthy glow, and you’re ready to take on the day. It’s all about balance, baby. Go on and show them your cheeks!
About the Author
Melissa Hedges currently resides in Colorado with her two chihuahua mixes, Pele and Siggi. In her free time, she's scoping out fancy brunch spots, playing with makeup, spoiling her dogs, and co-editing CEO, a literary magazine. Find her on instagram: @hedgesmc
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WHERE PERMITTED, THE PROVISIONS OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE THE COMPLETE AND EXCLUSIVE STATEMENT OF WARRANTY WHICH ELIZABETH MOTT PROVIDES AND ARE IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WRITTEN WARRANTY, WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, WILL BE LIMITED TO THE DURATION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
Notwithstanding the above, where applicable, if you qualify as a "consumer" under the Magnuson-Moss Warranty Act, then you may be entitled to any implied warranties allowed by law for the period of the express Limited Warranty as stated above. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT, WILL ELIZABETH MOTT BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF TIME, INCONVENIENCE, COMMERCIAL LOSS, LOST PROFITS OR SAVINGS, OR OTHER INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE SUCH PRODUCT, TO THE FULL EXTENT SUCH MAY BE DISCLAIMED BY LAW. IN NO EVENT WILL ELIZABETH MOTT 'S LIABILITY EXCEED THE ORIGINAL PURCHASE PRICE OF THE PRODUCT. Some states and jurisdictions do not allow the limitation or exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, and thus, the limitations on damages may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from state to state.
ELIZABETH MOTT DOES NOT PROVIDE ANY WARRANTY COVERAGE UNLESS CLAIMS ARE SUBMITTED AS FOLLOWS: To request warranty service, contact Elizabeth Mott via the contact information at www.elizabethmott.com. If Elizabeth Mott determines that a repair or replacement is required, you will be asked to provide your name, address, phone number, email, and order number. Products returned to Elizabeth Mott must be properly packaged, with the delivery charges prepaid via a shipping method that provides for tracking of your package, to our mailing address. A product confirmed as defective (as described in the Elizabeth Mott warranty) may be replaced with an identical item or, if the item is no longer available, with a comparable product or refund of original purchase price less shipping costs. All costs associated with the shipment of the product are your responsibility.
IN ADDITION, TO THE PRODUCT LIMITED WARRANTY AND LIABILITY, ELIZABETH MOTT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, AND IN PARTICULAR ELIZABETH MOTT SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL, OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES, OR DAMAGES FOR LOST PROFITS, LOSS OF REVENUE, OR LOSS OF USE, ARISING OUT OF OR RELATED TO THIS WEB SITE OR THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN IT, WHETHER SUCH DAMAGES ARISE IN CONTRACT, NEGLIGENCE, TORT, UNDER STATUTE, IN EQUITY, AT LAW, OR OTHERWISE, EVEN IF ELIZABETH MOTT HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW FOR THE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION OF LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, THEREFORE SOME OF THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS IS INAPPLICABLE
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