Articles by Topic: Blushes

When it comes to your tools, splurge! Good quality brushes should last you ten years. The right brushes can make all the difference in makeup application. You wouldn't use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail because it wouldn't work. The same idea goes for makeup. You need the proper tools to create the look you want.

As a general guideline, keep the cheeks minimal for a more natural look, so that the focus will be on other areas like the lips or eyes. When applying blush, you should try to replicate your cheeks' color when slightly flushed. Many prefer pale shimmery pinks and apricots as well as corals and berries for very dark skin.

The popular way to wear blush in the '80s was in very strong, bright colors. That style has definitely changed. When it comes to blush, less is more. Your choice may be based on the look you are trying to achieve or even what kind of weather conditions you are dealing with. Here are some guidelines to the different types of blush.