Apply blush to your face to resemble the natural glow of your cheeks and watch the compliments flow in. A hint of makeup blush…and you can look fresher and prettier. The trick lies in choosing the right blush color and learning how to apply blush correctly. But often blush remains the most misused makeup cosmetic. When it comes to applying your blush, less is best. Learn simple tips and tricks to get the blush just right!

Determine your face shape before applying blush. Concentrate blush on the center of the face for high cheekbones. A rounder fuller face looks good with dusty pink or rose blush at the outside of the face near the hairline. Smile into the mirror to find out the ‘apple spot’ on your cheek. Apply blush from this spot to your hairline, taking care to blend well. There shouldn’t be an obvious patch or line of color on the cheeks.

Sweep powder blushes in one direction always. Always tap off excess powder blush before applying it on the cheeks. A dot of cream blush applied on the apples of the cheeks must be worked upon to blend with the hairline. A hint of shimmering blush on the highest point of your cheeks can add a hint of drama. Choosing a quality blush brush is the first step towards the right application.

Find a blush brush that is the size of the apple of your cheek for a perfect application. A full round blush brush can give a professional look to your blush makeup. A bigger brush gives better results – one with a dome-shaped head and generous fibers. For perfect blending or precise outlines, use a good set of makeup brushes for applying blush. Compact size blush brushes are too small and the bristles are not shaped properly. Do not use the same brush that is used for applying loose powder.

How to apply blush for round faces: Give an illusion of slenderness by applying blush in a sideways V on the cheekbones. Blend it well and add a bit to the chin.

How to apply blush for square faces: Soften the square angles of the face with dab of blush on the forehead and chin. Apply blush from the center of the eyes towards the cheekbones and blend.

How to apply blush for rectangular faces: Apply blush below the outer corners of the eyes so as to reduce the elongated square shape.

How to apply blush for oval faces: Apply blush to the prominent part of the cheekbone and blend towards the temples.

Blush Color

Choose blush to suit the occasion and the time of the day. What goes well for a dramatic evening can be over the top for office wear. For day wear, choose a lighter color than you would at night. Opt for pink shades in winter while in summer opt for peachy, warm hues. Soft natural pinks, beige and peach are ideal for a bright day. Pinch for cheeks for a second or two and check your blush color.

A blush shade that mimics your natural coloring will avoid an artificial and comical look. Keep your blush color in the same palette as your lipstick shade. Check out shades of blush in natural lighting. Discard old blush shades from your makeup box. Combine shades to come up with new ones – best suited for your skin tone.

Blushers are available in powder, cream or liquid and in a wide variety of tones. Liquid and cream blush should be applied before powder. Powder blushes are easier to apply than cream blushes. Cream blushes must be dabbed on each cheek and gently blended with the fingers. You can use a sponge to smoothen it. Cream blushes work best for dry skins. For oily skin, consider using powder blush. For rosier cheeks, consider gel or liquid tints. Liquid and gel blushes are great for oily skin. Blend skin stains fast since they dry very fast.

I’m  doing a nightclub look today so you can go clubbing with your friends, have lots of fun and look beautiful.

First, I put liquid foundation on the eyelids. The reason we do this is because veins tend to be quite visible in the eyelids. Then after, I’m going to apply a magnificent mineral makeup. Mineral makeup needs to be applied in a swirling motion on the skin. This gives you a lovely, natural look which is what you want.

Now I move to the concealer. The key to concealer is to apply it in just the inner corners of your under eye. A lot of people apply it right around the eye corner but what that actually does is just enhance dark circles.

Also, with the concealer, you put a little of the product in the back of your hand. It warms the concealer that makes it adhere much better to the skin. And the key to proper concealer application is for you to not know where the concealer begins and ends. This also applies to the foundation as well.

For the eye color, I’m going to do just a bit of purple today. Purple is great with brown eyes. So are blues. With brown eyes, it’s quite easy to get lots of fabulous effects.

If you think you have eyes that are a little bit close together, all you do is start with your eyeshadow midway your eyelids and out. You want to avoid, applying the eyeshadow completely in.

Now, that I’m finished with the eyelid, apply a little bit of purple under the eyes as well. You can just a trusty cotton bud in applying a bit of color.

There’s nothing better than going out and night clubbing so a bit of silver is just appropriate.

Just one thing about glittery shadow and glitter in general: It would look fabulous only if you’re under 25. You when you’re younger than 25, you can get away with glitter.

When you’re applying any eye pencil, the key is to apply it from outside in. Everybody starts applying eye pencil inside out and then they don’t know where to end. Sometimes, it can look a little bit forced and over done.

On top of the eye pencil, we’re going to overlap it with a fine, liquid eyeliner. This gives you a more glamorous look. Again, apply the eyeliner from the outside in. It’s best to use liquid eyeliner with a pen-like or texture-like applicator.

Next, I’m going to introduce a little bit of pink for a little bit of fun. So you start applying blush on the apples of your cheeks. If you’re not sure where the apples of your cheeks are, do a little smile. Then you just brush your blush. It couldn’t be easier.

When you’re applying, in general, any silver powder items, remember to always finish with a downward brush.

Now, it’s time for a setting spritz. All mineral make-ups sold comes with a correct brush and a setting spritz. You just need to spritz in a small amount in your forehead and both your cheeks.

For a little bit of eyebrow, just feather in the make-up. It would make your eyebrow look more finished and polished.
If you have any stray eyebrow hairs that are going in every direction, just take an eyebrow brush and spray some hairspray on it. Comb that over your eyebrows to easily tame those unruly hairs.

If you just take a little bit of time with the mascara, which is the finishing touch, it makes you look even great.

Most people look better with mascara on just the top lashes not the bottom, so we’re going to do just that. Don’t just go applying your mascara just like that and expect it to look great. You have to invest a little time in your lashes. And if you do, it will fix your whole look. And makes your eyes stand out and look beautiful. Just look at the difference of the mascara-ed eye versus the bare one without mascara.

Now that I’ve emphasized the eyes, we’d want to go with a neutral lip and you want to make your lips a little bit fuller.

When applying a lip pencil, what you should do is just go a little bit above the lip line. Do this on the bottom lip as well.

Remember, I’m concentrating on the middle areas of the lips. The key to remember with lipstick is that thinner your lips are, the lighter your lipstick should be.

And of course, the finishing touch to your lipstick is gloss. Just apply the gloss to the center of the lips. This way, your lip will get a little bit of sheen and a lot of gloss. It also makes your lips standout and a lot fuller.

What is Liquid Eyeliner?

Liquid eyeliner is simply eyeliner that is in liquid form instead of pencil or powder form. The liquid lineris usually designed as a slender tube with a fine brush on the end. By turning the tube on the other end, the liquid comes out in small amounts. It comes in a variety of colors, including brown liquid eyeliner. It also comes in several different formulas.

Benefits of Liquid Eyeliners

There are a lot of benefits to using liquid eyeliners. Learning how to use eyeliner is a big bonus in understanding the benefits. These include:

• Line doesn’t fade as easily as with other eyeliners.
• Fine brush glides over lids easily and with precision.
• Most formulas are waterproof or water resistant.

Proper Liquid Eyeliner Application – The Steps

There is a precise method when it comes to learning how to apply liquid eyeliner. Learning how to put on regular eyeliner is a good first step before graduating to liquid eyeliner. Here are the steps:

• Apply eyeshadow base to the lids. This will prevent the makeup from smudging.
• When you are first learning how to apply liquid eyeliner, it is a good idea to apply regular eyeliner with a light touch. Then you can go over it with the liquid liner. The benefit of this is that the line will already be drawn.
• When it is time to apply the liquid eyeliner, prep the liner by making sure there is enough liquid in the brush.
• Start with the top lid. With a light touch, apply the liner starting at the inside corner and working outwards.
• Instead of trying to apply it all in one long line, it works best if you actually draw several smaller lines. However, as you practice more, you will find the best method for you.
• Make sure you let the eyeliner dry thoroughly before applying more eye makeup or even blinking.

Buying Liquid Eyeliner

When you purchase liquid eyeliner, there are a few things that you will need to look out for. First, you will want to buy a product that is highly regarded. Reading product reviews is a good idea. Also, you want to make sure that the formula is easy to work with and that the liner is in the right color.

Two of our favorites are Maybelline Liquid Eyeliner and Revlon Liquid Eyeliner. Both products are put out by highly respected cosmetic companies. Maybelline’s formula is precise and you can actually draw the line in one stroke. Revlon’s is also easy to apply. Both formulas are long lasting and do not smudge easily.