Recently I switched sides on the great cream versus powder blush debate. This summer I got into the habit of swapping my faithful shimmery Bourjois blush for the gorgeous creamy Becca shades. The dewy fresh look that you only seem to get from a cream blush is a hard addiction to break so I was thrilled to hear about the latest backstage makeup artist trick.
Apparently there's now no need to be a die-hard powder fan or a team cream member only. At the 2009 Spring catwalk shows makeup pros applied both to the models' cheeks for a natural flush. It's all about layering different textures for a look that has a three-dimensional effect.
For how to get the perfect just-in-love colour, simply read more.
- For a winter ruddiness opt for a pastel blush. Try The Body Shop Sparkle & Shimmer Powder (£15) in Sunset Peach.
- Apply the powder blush liberally to cheeks, nose and forehead. On the cheeks take the blush circles wide so they reach the top of your cheekbones and almost out to your ears.
- Next, add a cream blush just onto the very apples of the cheeks. Blend it gently with fingertips so as not to rub away the powder blush that's underneath.
- Try using the makeup artists' favourite; Becca in Beach Tint (£19), for a flushed look with lasting power.
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i dont believe in blush on the forehead....or nose..... but love the idea of mixing textures.
1This has made me realise I forgot to put on some blush in the morning.
I'm confused by the blush on the nose and forehead - doesn't it make you look very pink everywhere?
2Oh my gosh, I've just discovered the joys of Stila Convertible Colour blushes. I've had them in my makeup arsenal for some time now, just languishing at the base of my drawer... but today I stippled it onto the apples of my cheeks with a skunk brush, and I've had compliments...!
3Advah, Just use a tiny sweep of the brush when it has a touch of colour on it on forehead and the bridge of the nose - not too much. This gives a more natural looking flush
4I hardly ever put on blush but I have this new urge to do it
5Sometimes I dab a little face lotion on my cheeks after my blush and wall-la, instant "creamy" effect.
6I hardly ever wear blush, if I do its percriptives pressed powder leaves, royale radiance 02. Basically I wash I and pat on perriconemd's tinted moisturizer and ceramic skin smoother. Dab stain on my lips and grab some oversized sun glasses.
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