Blush sticks provide flexibility to a makeup routine and help you quickly achieve that all-natural daily glow. If you are either new to makeup or a seasoned enthusiast, getting blush sticks right will take your look up a notch with little effort. This post will guide you in applying blush sticks for a natural, fresh look.
Understanding the Blush Stick
Apps like creamy blush sticks are easy to reproduce. They come in a portable twist-up tube, making them the ideal option for touch-ups on the go. Powder blushes can be difficult to apply evenly, making it easy for you to look like a Kabuki doll when not spread out properly. Blush sticks provide a much smoother, blendable texture that fervently slides in with your skin. The result is next-level, a covetable, fresh face that subtly highlights your features without taking them over.
Choosing the Right Shade
To use a blush stick correctly, choose the correct shade according to your skin color. For a more natural look, use it in a color that suits your skin tone and helps mimic the effect of naturally flushed cheeks. Light pinks and peaches are perfect for fair to medium skin tones, while deeper mauves or berries best complement medium to dark skin tones. The objective is to locate a color that offers an attractive but not overly beautiful effect and softness.
Preparing Your Skin
Prepare your skin before applying a blush stick. The beginning of any makeup look starts with a clean, hydrated face to ensure that you have the best base for everything. Primers can make that blush stick last longer. Blend well and set any foundation or concealer with a light dusting of powder, as this will give you an even blanket to apply your blush stick.
Application Techniques
- To Cheekbones: Lightly glide the blush stick across your cheek area directly over where your face appears flushed when you smile. If you want to be more precise and get a perfect application, apply the product with your fingers in minor points or lines.
- Blend: Use your fingertips or a makeup sponge to blend the blush stick into your skin. Swoop it from the apples of your cheeks up and outwards towards your temples. It adds lift to your face and gives a flush as if you have drunk the holy elixir of life, lemon water.
- Layer for depth: If you want more color, keep layering the stick on multiple cheeks. Dust lightly for a bare minimum finish, or add more coats and layers until you reach your preferred intensity. Remember that it takes longer for the product to sink back into your scalp, so build up slowly.
- Pair with other products: Add the blush to other makeup products for a seamless appearance. The answer is simple; for example, use the same color of lipstick or lip tint to get a look that goes well together. You can use a highlighter to accent the blush stick, dusting it on your cheekbones and brow bones.
Avoid Common Mistakes
Here are some pointers to help you apply a blush stick to sensitive skin flawlessly and without causing any irritation:
- Over-Application: Applying too much product is one of the most common mistakes with blush sticks. Begin with a small quantity and increase it over time. Overusing blush will only make your makeup look excessive and less natural.
- Wrong Placement: Another common error is applying blush too low on the cheeks (or even overextending it). Try using it more on the apples of your cheeks and blending up for a very natural rose.
- Incompatibility with Skin Type: Setting it as desired will be needed, but this should lighten up and slip off less. Blush sticks do not go well with dry skin, as they will form patches if the skin is dry.
Tips for Longevity
Here are some suggestions to make sure your blush stick lasts as long as possible during the day:
- Set It with Powder: Your blurry stick blush will last longer if you gently set it using an invisible powder. This is to put the color so it lasts a long day and does not fade.
- Primer: Before applying your blush stick, use a makeup primer to smooth the base and ensure it stays in place for longer.
- Touch-ups: You can always carry your blush stick in your bag for quick touch-ups. Great for freshening up your appearance during the day when you go straight from work to a night out.
Removing Blush Stick
At the end of the day, removing your blush stick is just as essential as putting it. Double cleanse with a mild makeup remover or cleansing oil to finish all skin products with a cleanser to keep your skin clean and fresh.
Adding a blush stick to your day-to-day routine can simplify the application of makeup, perfect for keeping that natural glow. With the right shade that works with your skin tone, the proper technique of using it, and following these application tips daily, you will get a natural glow on your own—such is the power of foundation.
