You use pressed powder blush by applying it to your cheeks, typically aiming for the apples of your cheeks and blending it upwards and outwards towards your temples, using a blush brush.
Here's a more detailed guide on applying pressed powder blush:
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Choose the Right Blush: Select a blush shade that complements your skin tone. Lighter skin tones usually look good in light pinks and peaches, medium skin tones can rock mauves and berries, and deeper skin tones often shine with corals and deeper reds.
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Prep Your Skin: Ensure your foundation and any setting powder are applied before blush. This provides a smooth surface for the blush to blend seamlessly.
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Select the Right Brush: Use a blush brush. These brushes are usually angled, fluffy, and medium-sized. This shape helps control the blush placement and allows for blending.
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Loading the Brush: Swirl your blush brush into the pressed powder blush pan, tapping off any excess product. This prevents over-application.
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Find the Apples of Your Cheeks: Smile slightly to identify the apples of your cheeks. These are the fullest part of your cheeks when you smile.
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Application:
- Dab (Optional): If your blush is highly pigmented, dab the brush onto your cheeks first to deposit color gently (as mentioned in the provided video excerpt).
- Blend: Starting on the apples of your cheeks, blend the blush upwards and outwards towards your temples. Use light, circular motions. Avoid bringing the blush too close to your nose or too far down your face.
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Build the Color: If you want a more intense color, gradually build the blush by applying thin layers. It's always easier to add more than to remove excess blush.
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Blend, Blend, Blend: Ensure there are no harsh lines. The goal is a soft, diffused look.
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Highlight (Optional): Some blushes, as the video notes, may have a hint of highlight. If yours doesn't, you can apply a separate highlighter above the blush on your cheekbones for added radiance.
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Assess and Adjust: Step back and look at your makeup in natural light. Add more blush if needed, or use a clean brush to blend away any harsh edges.
By following these steps, you can achieve a natural, healthy-looking flush using pressed powder blush.
