Sunday, January 29, 2012

Tips for Wearing Bright Blush Without Looking Like a Clown

So... it's that moment when you fell for that practically neon orange blush and you just brought it home and have no idea how to wear it. We've all been there: one swipe on the cheek and you look like you just time-traveled from the 80's or are getting ready to runaway with the circus. Frustrated, you either have to start your makeup all over again or apply another layer of foundation to cover the offending blush.


I absolutely love bright and high-impact blushes, but there definitely was a learning curve to avoiding the above scenario (though sometimes I still end up being a little too heavy handed). Once I figured out how to apply them though, it was just head-over-heels love from there! Today when I was looking through my blush stash though I realized.... I need MORE bright blushes!! Feel free to give me any recs you have!

Tips for Applying Bright Blush: 
  • The most important tip  to applying these beauties is to use a stippling brush. Stippling brushes are usually identified by their "skunk"-iness -- they have both white and black bristles. The black bristles are shorter and more dense, with the longer white bristles spread throughout. This means that you are able to pick up less product than a traditional brush but because the white bristles are still spread out, you're able to apply the blush over a larger area. Stippling brushes make it WAY easier to apply blush more subtly.
Sonia Kashuk "Highlighting" Brush (stippling/skunk)
See how the white bristles are spread out less densely?
  • Even though I use a stippling brush, I still need to be extra careful and gentle when picking up product from the pan. I VERY lightly dab the brush into the product.
  • To be safe, I also gently tap the brush onto a tissue or the back of my hand to remove any excess blush.
  • Then I finally apply the blush onto my cheeks. I like to "stipple" the blush on (meaning lightly tapping the stippling brush) and then blend with short strokes.
  • If after applying it's not pigmented enough, just repeat the steps again. It's always better to be safe than sorry when using bright blushes! 
And voila! The end result should be a subtle and beautiful flush of color! 


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How do you apply bright blushes? What are your favorite shades?

18 comments:

  1. wonderful post.Very helpful.It's always easy to go OTT with blushes but with the right technique us girls will be alright :)

    You look really pretty.:)

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    1. I forgot to add my recommendation for a bright blush. I think you'd love Avon True Color blush in Russet and Soft Plum.They're so pigmented but beautiful colors.I wrote a review on them on my blog.They're great. :)

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    2. Thanks for the rec! I'll check out your blog :)

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  2. I love bright and pigmented blushes! I'd much rather sparingly apply a bright blush than have to layer and layer a subtle blush on.

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    1. I totally agree! Plus I think brighter blushes are more versatile

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  3. I LOVE bright colors Nars Desire and ELF Pink Passion are 2 of my favorite. I always use a stippling brush you are right it works amazing! Love that NYX creme blush,I might have to get that.

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    1. Pink Passion is actually the ELF blush in the pic. It's a little powdery for me but I'll check out Desire! Thanks for the rec :) The NYX creme blush is "Hot Pink"

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  4. Great post, you look great too :D x

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  5. just came across your blog and couldn't help notice that you have one monolid and one double lid like myself! loving your blog and i'm your latest follower :)

    thanks for the tips! when it comes to bright blushes i prefer a cream formula & i apply it with my fingers

    xxx

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    1. Thank you so much for following!! :)

      Yeah I do! It is so hard to make bold eyeshadow even this way. I think I might do a few posts on how to deal with the mismatching eyelids. Do you have any tips?

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  6. found your blog through will for for makeup! sooo glad. i have a tiny double lid that is hidden, so i essentially have a monolid and i'm loving all your pictures and helpful tips!

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    1. Thank you!! Yeah my lids are so funky, I'm hoping to do a post on them soon!

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  7. Helpful post! I love bright colors too. I love my Exhibit A from Nars, its lovely red <3 but hard to apply lightly. I can easily use my Nars :)

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    1. I've always wanted to try this one! A red blush is definitely next on my list

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    2. I <3 <3 <3 my bright red, Exhibit A blush from Nars! It is such a cool color and compliments everybody. I applied as naturally as I want with your tips and looks great. I think it would be very nice on you :)

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  8. Very useful and informative post,thanks. Love your blush by the way. What is the bright orange blush on the far left, I like it!

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    1. Thank you! The orange blush is Rock and Republic All Nighter, which is now discontinued :((( Biggest makeup tragedy ever!

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