Blush can fade quickly for so many reasons. If you don't prepare your skin correctly for makeup, use the wrong blush formula, or apply it on bare skin, your blush may come off quickly during the day. Keep reading for our top tips on how to make your blush stay put.
Blush and Powder
Maintenance Tips: The longest-lasting color cosmetics you'll ever buy, powder-formula blushes last around two full years.
A thick layer of makeup is more prone to sliding off your face throughout the day because it just can't adhere as well to skin. If you have oily skin, try an absorbent mattifying foundation primer before you apply your sunscreen and foundation.
If you have an even skin tone, you can apply blush without foundation. To get a natural look, prepare the skin by applying a lightweight moisturizer. Choose your perfect color match that works with your skin tone and blend it seamlessly using your fingers or a fluffy brush.
Yes, you can use your fingers to apply blush. However, Stiles prefers a small dual-fiber option. “The dual fiber helps evenly disperse the product for a seamless application,” she says. Patinkin likes to use a dense, domed brush to get the best blend.
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.
Blush can fade quickly for so many reasons. If you don't prepare your skin correctly for makeup, use the wrong blush formula, or apply it on bare skin, your blush may come off quickly during the day. Keep reading for our top tips on how to make your blush stay put.
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.
Best Overall: Nars Blush in Orgasm X
"There are tons of great blushes to choose from, but this one from Nars is hands down the best choice since it flatters all skin tones and gives an amazing flush of color to the skin," says makeup artist Aleetha Clanton.
In order to achieve a “natural blush” look, Gen Z creators are pressing down their noses, pinching their cheeks, and waiting for color to develop, all while filming their results.
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.
Use Blush and Highlighter at the Same Time
First, apply blush on the apples of your cheekbones, then finish off with highlighter just above the blush on the upper cheekbone. Our blush & highighter duo is the perfect tool!
If you apply the bronzer after your blush, the blending of the two together can cause a muddy colour, causing your cheekbones to appear much darker. Apply the bronzer first, giving your face a contoured definition. By doing this, the makeup absorbs into your skin for a natural colour.
Applying blush to your nose creates a totally natural, sun-kissed complexion (particularly on those with fair skin tones who are more likely to end up with a rosy hue after spending time in the sun).
Can't decide between blusher or bronzer? The products do not strictly have to be used independently, of course. You can use blusher on the apples of the cheeks, as well as a little bronzer to contour or add a sun-kissed finish.
However, makeup artist Tardif says to exercise caution when wearing blush as an eyeshadow since blush was not tested for the sensitive skin around the eye. The color might stain your eyelids, so wear an eyeshadow primer.
Dehydrated or dry skin can cause makeup to clump and cling into dry patches. Your face can look like it's peeling when you put on foundation. Oily skin can also cause makeup to split on the face. Following an appropriate skin care routine and preparing your skin before makeup application is an essential step.
TIP 1: Don't Over-Moisturize
Excess moisturizer will cause your makeup to smudge, so make sure not to apply too much eye cream around your eye area right before applying makeup or intense liner. All you need is a pea-size amount to get maximum hydration.
Keeping your makeup from sliding off your face is no mean feat when there's a heatwave but you can try and combat it with a mixture of products. As well as opting for long-wear makeup, you could try a primer, a setting powder, spritz a setting spray, or even stock up on blotting paper for your handbag.
Set it with finishing powder
To help it stay put, we use a tinted or translucent setting powder like Bobbi Brown Sheer Finish Loose Powder to lock in the look. First, tap your brush into the powder, then gently tap it over the concealer.