Colour is back, thank god: flushed cheeks made a comeback in the latest round of international fashion weeks, which means that once the warmer weather comes about, hopefully more people than usual will feel adventurous about going for the rose or berry tones themselves. That being said, now's as good a time as any for a refresher on what blush would work well on you, and we're not just talking about your choice of shade either. From consistencies to application methods, here's a quick primer on how to look dewy and gentle as opposed to inflamed.
I’ve seen many makeup masters blend out a cheek colour with just their experienced fingertips but for us mortals, the right brush is crucial to diffusing blush properly. A good brush for powders is less dense than your foundation or concealer so that it picks up less product and is better suited to spreading it than packing it in, and if it’s angled, that’s even better to help in targeting the specific planes on your face. For cream blushes and oil-based stains, however, which tend to last longer and blend ever so slightly better, a stippling brush or at least one that’s dense enough to drag the product along is infinitely better. A well-regarded multi-tasker in this field is the #23 Wet/Dry Blush brush by NARS ($49), which, in a pinch, is actually almost as good with powders as it is with liquids.
