When it comes to an elaborate or professional makeup look, powder wins every time. It stays in place and allows you or your makeup artist more precision in application. However, for a natural or summer look, cream blush is your best bet. It's light, doesn't feel heavy and looks great over BB cream.
Powder blushes tend to last longer than cream blushes. Because of their texture and formulation, you can apply your powder blush in the morning and still feel like you've got a good flush of blush going into the night.
Cream blush is generally more pigmented, making it great for deeper skin tones, but also more hydrating, so people with dry skin benefit from it as well. Powder blush, on the other hand, is more transparent and better suited to oily skin, since it won't slide off the way cream does.
Powder blushes can absorb excess oil, making them an excellent choice for ladies with combination and oily skin. They also tend to give a more matte, polished finish to the skin. Cream blushes, are moisturising. More suitable for dry and mature skin, cream blushes provide a dewy flush, like you've just… well, blushed.
Liquid blush often lasts much longer, blends more easily into your skin, can be built up slowly, and offers a hydrated flush that won't dry out your complexion. Powder blush can appear dull or matte, which can be counter-productive when trying to have a natural and youthful look.
Cream blush is often touted for looking more natural than it's powder and gel counterparts but sadly, it can often fade faster than a Tinder connection.
After you've applied your cream blush, you can go in and add highlighter or bronzer, or both if that's what you fancy. I'm applying Hourglass Cosmetics Ambient Lighting Palette here that can be used on top of cream products, to give some extra radiance and glow to the skin.
Yet using cream blushes (or any blush for that matter) isn't going to be the only cause of acne and breakouts. If you want to avoid breakouts and irritations when it comes to blush, non-comedogenic cream blushes are the best choice to use on a daily basis.
Most cream blushes are non-comedogenic, which means they won't clog pores. Many double as a cheek & lip color in one, or have built in highlighters to define your cheekbones to perfection! It's so easy to use, and these 5 blushes are the cream of the crop!
wear blush if you have acne-prone skin. Makeup artists have told me that wearing blush and having blemishes are mutually exclusive. To this unofficial "beauty rule," I say: nope. Even when cystic breakouts have completely taken over my cheeks, skipping blush has never crossed my mind.
Cream blush is also surprisingly easy to apply, works for pretty much every skin type (yup, even oily skin), and can be used by those who wear little to no complexion products as well as those who enjoy a full face of foundation.
If you've already powdered your face, be sure not to add a cream or gel blush over top, as this can create a muddled-looking mess. That means you should always pair a powder foundation with a powder blush. Creams, meanwhile, can be worn successfully on bare skin or on top of cream or liquid formulas.
Cream blush is a smooth textured product that usually comes packaged in a small pot or other shallow container. It can be applied with either the fingers or a soft makeup sponge because it can be spread and blended into the skin easily, due to its creamy consistency.
Yes, you can use your fingers to apply blush.
If you have normal or oily skin, you'll want to opt for a powder contour makeup instead of a cream one. Powder contour is easier to blend and it's best for oily skin as it keeps it matte. Powder contour can also be combined with your cream product to create an even more dramatic, long lasting effect.
For normal to oily skin: Go with a powder formula, like Nars Blush. It will last longer than a cream blush, which can migrate and fade. For oily skin: A gel (which can be hard to blend on drier skin) stays put.
As the powder blush fades during the day, the cream blush underneath will still give the cheeks a pop of color. What is this? Use a small amount of gel or cream blush under your favorite powder blush. This technique is excellent for oily skin because it helps set the cream blush and let it stay put on the skin.
TBH, they're just as good as highlighter. A very important beauty PSA: If you have a face, then you should be using a cream blush. Seriously. Just tapping a little bit onto your cheeks and temples can wake up your skin just as well as some highlighter.
Summary: Cream blushes are smoother in texture and are also easier to apply. Powder blushes tend to be sheer in nature. Cream blushes are better for people with dry skin whilst powder blushes are recommended for those with oily skin.
If you want a bold looking blush, pick one with the opposite undertone as your skin. Therefore, If you have a warm skin tone (a yellow undertone), choose warm blush shade for a natural look and a cool blush shade for a pop of color. Vice versa if you have a cool skin tone (a pink undertone).
When to apply blush
"If you're using a traditional powder blush, it should be applied after setting your foundation. The idea is that blush is applied over face powder to avoid it absorbing into the skin and looking patchy. It's generally applied after contouring/bronzing the skin," Soliz said.
Step One: Bronzer goes on after face makeup (foundation, concealer, and powder) but before blush.
In general, it's a good idea to set the CC cream with a light layer of powder if you're using a medium to full coverage CC cream. This will help extend the makeup's longevity and keep it from looking cakey throughout the day.
Matte blush is going to be one of your go-to product in your favorite makeup kit. If you want to create a natural glow look on your face, especially to accentuate the cheekbones, then shine blush is the right choice.
7. Add blush for subtle dimension — especially if you're not a fan of bronzer. "Blush can also be used to create contour and shape the face," notes Eisdell. "Even if the photo is black and white, with blush on your cheekbones, you'll still have the look of definition.