When people look at you they have an instant perception; we use blusher to make sure the first impression is of health and vitality as opposed to dullness and lifelessness. Choosing a blusher colour and shade that works for you can be a minefield. With so many available on the market, which one will bring out the glow in you?
Types of blusher
Modern blushers come In many textures and colours to create looks to suit different occasions. The lighter the product the sheerer the appearance so for a natural look go for liquids, gels and creams; for a more defined look, powder is the best option.
POWDER blusher
By far the most popular blush choice, powder is applied in sweeps from the centre of the cheek to the ear and blended using a circular movement to soften any harsh edges. Any skin type is suited to powder blush but dry or oily skins will look even better with a cream or liquid formulation.
CREAM blusher
Cream blusher is good for all skin types, especially those that require little or no foundation as this can be difficult to blend on heavily powdered skin. Mature and dry skins will benefit from the use of cream as its consistency is ideal for not sinking into lines and wrinkles' Apply to the apple of the cheek and with fingers blend out to the side of the face Creams often give a healthy shiny finish which is unique to this product and looks incredibly natural and sheer.
GEL AND LIQUID blushers
Excellent for a natural make-up look and those wearing little or no foundation. Both gels and liquids stain the cheeks for a
sheer but colourful finish. Be sure to wash your fingertips after blending as they will stain your fingers tool Try not to
drip these prod ucts - the last th i ng you want is bl usher on your evening dress or chin! Oily, youthful skin combinations are really suited to these formulations as they are light and easy to manipulate and blend.
Colour wash
When choosing a colour for your skin tone don't be overwhelmed by the dense pigmentation facing you in
the package. blusher is used a little at a time but is packaged to maximise quantity so often the colour you
see in the packaging is a very strong version of the effect you will see on your face. Start by assessing your skin colour to see which shades will look scrumptious on you.
