Cashmere Loose Powder Blush

Put blush on the apples of your cheeks for a cute, young look. Apples are the small, circular parts of your cheek that stick out when you smile. If you cover your apples with a thin coat of blush, you’ll emphasize your smile and create the perky, childlike look most people associate with rouge.  Emphasize your face shape by putting blush high on your cheekbones. To find your cheekbone, look for an imaginary line that connects the center of your ear to your nostril. Though most people apply blush directly below this line, you can add it on top to bring a lot of emphasis to your cheekbones and general facial structure.

Apply blush to the cheekbones and temples to flatter a wide face. If you have a square or round face, long, emphasized cheekbones may not be the best course of action. Instead, apply makeup to the center of your cheek and curve it up toward your brow, creating a “C” shape. This will slim your face down while flattering your natural curves and the apples of your cheeks.

Brush blush out from the apples to flatter a long face. If you have an oblong, oval, or heart-shaped face, place blush on or just below the apples of your cheeks. Then, blend the makeup out to your ears, slanting the blush up toward the temple as you go. This will bring emphasis to your cheekbones, making your face appear wider while giving you a bolder, more confident look.

Apply blush around your brows to better define your face. Many people think you can only use blush on your cheeks. However, you can also apply rouge to your forehead, giving your face greater definition. For a lifted or sun-kissed look, apply blush to your temples and buff it in. To emphasize your face’s overall shape, apply a small amount of makeup next to your hairline.