APPLY BLUSH ACCORDING TO YOUR FACE SHAPE

Blush is a great way to add color and dimension to your face, and it can also help to define and enhance your natural features. However, it’s important to apply blush in a way that is flattering for your face shape. While applying blush seems like it should be pretty simple, finding the right way to apply it to complement your face shape takes time. Whether your face is round, square, oval, or heart-shaped, it can be hard to lock down the best method for how to put on blush with all the techniques, tips, and tricks out there.  Here are some general tips for applying blush according to your face shape:

Oval Face:

If you have an oval face, you’re in luck! This face shape is considered to be the most balanced and proportionate, so you can afford to be a little more adventurous with your blush application. You can try sweeping a brush upwards and outwards from the apples of your cheeks to create a natural-looking lift. You can also try a more defined application, using a small brush to apply blush along the cheekbones.

If you have an oval face, you’re in luck. When it comes to where to put blush, you can pretty much get away with anything. Just make sure to avoid applying blush under your cheekbones — that’s actually where you should contour. When you apply blush under your cheekbones, you can end up looking like you have a windburn instead of a rosy glow.

Round Face:

If you have a round face, you’ll want to avoid applying blush too high on the apples of your cheeks, as this can make your face look even rounder. Instead, try applying blush along the cheekbones, sweeping upwards and outwards towards the temples. This will help to elongate and slim down the face.

When you have a round face, your goal should be to make your cheekbones pop. Applying blush to the apples of your cheeks can give your face a rounder appearance and soften your cheekbones. Give your face an angular look by applying blush slightly lower down and toward the outside of your cheeks. Avoid blending toward your nose since that can make your face look rounder, too.

Square Face:

If you have a square face, you’ll want to avoid applying blush in a straight line along the cheekbones, as this can make your face look boxy. Instead, try applying blush in a circular motion on the apples of your cheeks, blending upwards and outwards towards the temples. This will help to soften the angles of your face and add a touch of femininity. Working with a square face? It’s best to keep things basic by applying blush on the apples of your cheeks. This can also help to soften angular face shapes. Focus on the apples of your cheeks and then blend outward for a soft look. Make sure not to blend the product too far out horizontally to avoid the illusion of a wider-looking face. 

Heart Face:

If you have a heart-shaped face, you’ll want to avoid applying blush too high on the cheekbones, as this can make your face look top-heavy. Instead, try applying blush on the apples of your cheeks and blending upwards and outwards towards the temples. This will help to balance out the proportions of your face and create a more harmonious look.

Since heart-shaped faces can appear pointy, you’ll want to soften your features. To do so, apply blush in ‘C’ shapes from the top of your cheeks to above the end of your eyebrows. You can also add a bit of blush to the center of your forehead to create a balance between your forehead and chin. 

Long Face:

If you have a long face, you’ll want to avoid applying blush too low on the cheeks, as this can make your face look even longer. Instead, try applying blush on the apples of your cheeks and blending upwards and outwards towards the temples. This will help to add width to your face and create a more balanced look. 

Having a long face means you have more room for blush. Start under the pupils and blend to the middle of your cheeks. Apply it in a slight semicircle or a straight line to make your face appear shorter (if that’s the goal).

Now that you have an idea of how to apply blush according to your face shape, here are some more specific tips for applying blush:

1. Start with a clean, moisturized face. Blush is best applied to a clean canvas, so be sure to wash your face and apply moisturizer before applying your makeup.
2. Choose the right blush color for your skin tone. If you have fair skin, go for a pale pink or peach blush. If you have medium skin, try a coral or warm pink blush. If you have dark skin, opt for a deep berry or plum blush.
3. Use the right brush. A good blush brush should be dense and slightly tapered, with soft bristles. This will allow you to apply the blush evenly and blend it seamlessly into your skin.
4. Apply the blush in the right place. The general rule is to apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, but this can vary depending on your face shape (as mentioned above). Use a light hand and build up the color gradually, as it’s easier to add more blush than it is to remove it.
5. Blend, blend, blend! Be sure to blend the blush seamlessly into your skin, using circular motions or sweeping upwards and outwards. This will help to create a natural-looking flush and avoid any harsh lines.
6. Set your blush with a setting powder. This will help to make your blush last longer and prevent it from fading or smudging

Remember to Consider Your Skin Tone and Type

For your best blush application ever, you’ll need to determine your skin type and tone in addition to your face shape. In terms of tone, look for blushes that mimic your skin’s undertones. If you have a warm tone, pick warm-toned blushes. If you have a cool tone, reach for cool-toned blushes. Additionally, if you have skin redness, you’ll always want to opt for a cool-toned blush to avoid drawing attention to your already-rosy hue. 

As for skin type, whether your skin is dry or oily will impact the type of blush you want to apply. A powder blush may call attention to dry spots, whereas a cream formula will blend better over your skin. As for those with oily complexions, cream blushes will need to be extra long-wearing to avoid a makeup meltdown, which is why many people with oily skin opt for a powder blush.