Blush serums offer a unique way to add a healthy flush of color to your cheeks. Their liquid, serum-like consistency provides a dewy, natural finish, unlike traditional powder blushes. Here's how to apply blush serum effectively:
Applying Blush Serum: A Step-by-Step Guide
The application method varies slightly depending on the specific blush serum brand, but here's a general guide incorporating best practices:
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Preparation: Start with clean, moisturized skin. You can apply blush serum over your skincare routine, primer, or even on top of foundation, depending on the desired intensity and look.
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Dispensing: Depending on the product, dispense a small amount – typically 1-2 drops or a pea-sized amount – onto your fingertips. Some brands recommend shaking the bottle before use.
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Application: Dab the serum blush onto the apples of your cheeks. You can then gently blend it outwards and upwards towards your temples using your fingers, a makeup sponge, or a dedicated blush brush. For a more precise application, some users prefer using a brush.
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Layering: Build intensity gradually by layering more blush as needed. Start with less and add more until you achieve your preferred level of color.
Tips for Different Application Methods
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Using Fingers: This method allows for quick and easy blending, creating a natural, seamless finish. The warmth of your fingers helps the serum blend effortlessly into your skin. This is recommended by many brands. (Apply with fingers: squeeze 1 - 2 dots on your fingertips. Tap onto the apples of your cheeks, then blend smoothly onto your skin. Layer on for more color intensity.)
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Using a Sponge or Brush: This approach provides more control and precision, particularly if you're aiming for a more defined blush application. Use light, pressing motions to avoid disturbing your base makeup. (Apply using a makeup sponge or powder brush, lightly pressing in the areas you want to set.)
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Direct Application: Some liquid blush serums can be directly applied to the cheeks and then blended. (Dab directly on the cheeks and blend with your fingers or our Angled Blush Brush for a gorgeous pop of color.)
Brands and Their Recommendations
Different brands may have slightly different application instructions. For example, JOAH Beauty suggests applying a half pea-sized dot to each cheek and blending outwards quickly. (Apply onto clean skin, over primer, or on top of makeup. Place half of a pea-sized dot of the product onto each cheek. Quickly blend outwards…) Naked Sundays recommends shaking the bottle before applying a few dots to the apples of the cheeks and blending upwards. (1. Shake before use. 2. Dab a few dots of CabanaGlow SPF50 Mineral Serum Drops in Blush onto the apples of your cheeks and blend upwards.)
