How to Apply Blush

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Ever notice how your cheeks naturally flush when you're excited or working up a healthy sweat at the gym? Applying blush can help you recreate that rosy glow—even if you're just sitting on the sofa watching TV.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Blush (in a powder, cream, or gel)
Some translucent powder
And a mirror
A medium-sized fluffy brush (optional) (optional)
A makeup sponge (optional) (optional)
And a tissue (optional) (optional)

Step 1: Choose blush

Choose your blush type. Powder and gel blushes are good for oily skin; cream is best for normal to dry skin. Whichever type you choose, its shade should match your natural coloring.

Step 2: Apply blush last

If you're planning to wear full makeup, don't apply blush until the rest of your face is complete.

Step 3: Prepare

If you're using a powder, lightly sweep a medium-sized fluffy brush through the blush and then tap it to remove any excess. If you're using a cream or gel, dab a little on your ring finger.

Tip: Start with just a little blush — it's easier to add more to your face than to take off too much of it.

Step 4: Find your apples

Smile at yourself in the mirror to find the Ôapples' of your cheeks—the round rises where you naturally flush.

Step 5: Apply blush

Apply the blush to the center of the apple on one side of your face, blending the color along your cheekbone. If you're using a cream or gel, dot the color first, then use your finger or a makeup sponge to blend it in. For the most natural look, always concentrate the color on the apples of your cheeks and blend well.

Tip: For a more youthful look, make sure to apply the blush on each side no lower than your nostril and no closer to your nose than your pupil.

Step 6: If you apply too much

If you accidentally apply too much powdered blush, cover it with translucent powder to tame the color. Excess cream can be blotted with a tissue. If you overdo it with a gel, wash it off and reapply sparingly.

Step 7: Repeat on other cheek

Repeat on your other cheek, taking care to match the placement and color of the blush on both cheeks.

Step 8: Dust with power

Dust your face with a translucent powder to set your new look.

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[gomubukai]

yeah, i'm pretty sure her accent isn't fake... she sounds australian to me.

[nessi96]

Too many reuploads...

[RoobieBoobie12]

@gomubukai new zealand accent.

[007satine]

your vid is really helpful, cannot wait to try it out...and look less ill or even dead ;-)

[noseright]

really excellent technique your awesome

[abbyrhartwig]

she puts her blush on weirdly

[madihamuz]

her eye makeup's really nice

[ilovemiddleschoolyah]

why would i apply blush fro sitting on the couch? WTF

[AYKESHULA]

O MAN THE LADY THATS TALKING IS THE SAME VOICE USED IN "HOW TO MAKE A LONG ISLAND ICEAD TEA".

[simplyext]

I just happened to come across your youtube page and thought I would drop a line.

[skyblue10992]

shes holding the brush really weird

[mentiras597]

awww, ur pretty(: