Blush

Blushes can be categorised into four main types, each having its pros and formulas. You can choose the right one that works with your skin’s texture and skin type.

Types of blush

• Gel bush: Gel blushes are one of the most popular types; they give you a sheer natural-looking glow and last long.

• Powder blush:Powder blushes are another common type of blush and work well with all skin types except for acne-prone and dry skin. Also, they do not last very long, so you have to do a touch-up every couple of hours.

• Cream blush: Cream blush gives you a natural and dewy finish. It is perfect for dry skin tones but stays away from them if you have oily skin.

• Cheek stain: Cheek stains have gained a lot of popularity in recent days, as they are super long-lasting and give you a natural look no matter what skin type. They are kind of like a liquid blush!

Popular face blush brands on Zivame

• Milani: The Milani rose powder blush is one of the best-selling blushes in the market. It features a beautiful rose-embossed blush that adds a beautiful contrast and rosy colour to your cheeks. The formula is super buttery, blendable and gives you a soft, natural-looking finish.

Note: The compact mineral blush by Note comes in a wide range of shades to match every skin tone. The formula delivers a subtle flash of colour and feels silky smooth on the skin. It is infused with coral seaweed, zinc, magnesium and calcium that leaves your skin feeling radiant and provides anti-ageing properties. The lightweight feel of this blush ensures a blend of oil and comfortable wear all day long.

• Physician’s Formula: Can’t decide between powder or cream blush? Why not both! The Physician’s Formula butter blush is the best of both worlds and is infused with muru muru butter for that extra lush and rich feel. It is ultra-soft and has a creamy texture, flawlessly blending to perfection. It comes with a gorgeous pink puff brush perfect for on-the-go application.

• Sugar Cosmetics: Do you find powdery and baked blushes hard to work with? Then you must take a look at the gorgeous retractable face blush stick collection by Sugar Cosmetics! It comes in three different shades and adds a pop of colour with just a few dabs. The buildable e-formula gives you a flawless matte finish and comes in three beautiful colours that work perfectly on any skin tone!

• Wet N Wild: Indulge in radiance with a gorgeous colour blush with the Wet N Wild colour icon blush range! The satiny smooth formula is super lightweight and blends seamlessly onto your skin. The brand also has a range of blush and highlighter combos for effortless application.

• L’Oreal Paris: The beautiful bar blush by L’Oreal Paris comes in a wide range of matte and shimmer shades that complete your makeup look. The super-blendable product comes with a built-in applicator that melts the product onto your skin for a natural look.

• Makeup Revolution: The Makeup Revolution blushes are available in single colours as well as multi-colour palettes. Each shade gives you a buildable pop of colour to ensure a healthy and unique look. The formula is loaded with a finely milled soft colour compact that sits comfortably on your skin.

• Mise Rose: Miss Rose offers a professional six-colour blush palette that features a fantastic combination of shades. Its smooth texture and subtle shimmer give a natural rosy glow to your cheeks. You can also create an eyeshadow sculpted look with this formula!

• Sivanna Colors: If you can’t find the right blush shade, then Sivanna will not let you down. The brand offers a massive variety of shades to match every complexion and undertone! The products come in elegant diamond cases that are simply a must-have in your vanity!

• Revlon: Give a fresh and flushed look to your face with the range of powder blushes by Revlon! With a single swirl, get maximum buildable pigmentation and looks fresh already. Unlike most common powder blushes, the formula is micro-fine and does not give a heavy feeling.

• Chambor: If you travel a lot, then the Chambor luminous blush is the perfect choice for you. It comes in compact packaging and is equipped with a mirror and a brush for on-the-go application. The formula is infused with ultra-fine colour pigments that lighten your skin and blend easily for a natural finish. The moisturizer and emollient in the formula ensure the blush does not feel powdery or tacky. You can choose from a wide range of matte and shimmering shades according to your convenience!

• MyGlamm: MyGlamm is the holy grail for blush lovers, given its wide range of colours and formulas. The brand offers a gorgeous blush palette, as well as dual-colour HD blushes to choose from. The dual blushes come in light natural and dark bold shades so that you can perfect your night and day makeup with just one product. The formulas are lightweight, give a satin effect and are luminous, thus providing a rosy glow. It is also vegan, cruelty-free and PETA approved!

How to choose the right blush

To be safe, you can choose a face palette blush or go for a specific shade that suits your skin tone.

Choose colours like light pink, peach, and coral if you have fair skin.

Warm mauve colours and rich pink shades are the best for medium skin beauties!

For dark-skinned divas, go for colours like berry, fuchsia, warm brown and tangerine.

• Undertone: Determine whether you have a cool or warm undertone. If you have a cool undertone, go for peachy shades, and if you have a warm undertone, light pinks work beautifully. This ensures your cheekbones are highlighted better, and there is depth to your face.

• Type of finish: If you are going for a full-out dewy makeup look, you can choose a shimmery finish blush, and if you want a natural and formal look, you can select a matte finish blush.

• Ingredients: You must check the ingredients before putting anything on your skin. Few harsh chemicals like parabens, sulfates and silicones can damage or irritate your skin, especially sensitive. It’s better to opt for blushes that contain natural ingredients like jojoba oil and shea butter, giving you a gentle glow and nourishing properties!

• Add-ons: Choosing a blush that comes along with a mirror and brush can allow you to easily touch up or apply the blush on the go during travels!

How to perfectly apply blush

Just like the same colours do not go well with every skin type, the same method of blush application does not work for every face shape!

Here is a step-by-step procedure on how to ideally incorporate the blush into your makeup routine for each face shape:

Step 1: Start by hydrating your face with a good moisturiser, as this helps in a seamless application of all your makeup products, including the foundation and concealer.

Step 2: Carry out every other step in your makeup routine and add your blush right before highlighting your face.

Step 3: Apply the blush according to your face shape:

• Round face: If you have a round face, try to avoid highly reflective blushes, as the reflective light will make your face appear more rounded. You can start by sweeping your colour from the year down to the cheekbones towards your mouth. Then add a touch of blush to your chin and blend it perfectly to make your face appear a bit longer.

• Square face: For square faces, your cheekbones are the same width as your skin, so you can define your cheekbones by applying a slight blush below them. Adding blush to your hairline will also help soften the edges of your face.

• Oval face: You can apply the blush all over your cheekbones if you have an oval face. Make sure to use the blush above your cheekbones instead of below to lift an undefined look.

• Heart-shaped face: As heart-shaped faces have a pointy look, you need to soften the edges with your blush to create an oval look. Apply the blush to the outer corner of your cheekbones and slowly drag it to the point below the outer corner of your eye.

• Triangular Face: The blush should be applied in a V shape for triangular faces.

• Long Face: For a long face, apply the blush on your cheekbones below the outer corner of your eyes and blend it well. Make sure the blush never comes down lower than the tip of your nose, and this will help shorten your features.

FAQs on blush

1. What is the most natural-looking blush?

Creamy, gel-based blushes are the ones that give a more natural look, as they blend seamlessly onto your skin and match your overall makeup. They can even be worn without makeup for a flushed look.

2. Can you use lipstick as a blush?

Yes, you can also use a light shade of lipstick as a blush if the formula is creamy and blendable.

3. Is cream or powder blush better?

Both cream and powder blushes have their pros and cons. Cream blush is always better as it has a smooth formula and blends effortlessly onto your skin, but sometimes it can be lightly pigmented. On the other hand, powder blushes can be dry and take work to blend but give a richer colour pigmentation.

4. What does blush do for your face?

Blush adds a pop of colour to your cheeks and instantly makes you look healthier, younger and pretty. It also highlights your cheekbones and accentuates your face shape to complete your makeup look.

5. Why should you buy face blush?

When you apply a face full of makeup, your cheekbones get buried under the layers of makeup. Adding a face blush can highlight your cheekbones and make you look healthy with a boost of colour.