A Make-Up Artist’s Guide To Blusher

The placement of your blusher can make all the difference when it comes to lifting and enhancing your features. The easiest and most flattering method is to smile and apply blush to the apples of your cheeks, then blend it upwards towards the temples and hairline for a lifted, sculpted effect. Use a fluffy brush for powder formulas, and fingers or a brush for creams to blend it seamlessly into the skin. 

For a more youthful, sun-kissed look, lightly sweep the blusher across the bridge of the nose too. The key is to blend well and tailor your placement to your face shape – higher for a lifting effect, wider for balance, and always in an upward motion to avoid dragging the face down.

One of the easiest and most reliable ways to find your perfect blusher shade is to let your own skin guide you. First, look at the natural tone of your lips. Whether you have a soft pink, warm peach or deeper plum tint, choosing a blush that mirrors that shade will always flatter your complexion. 

Alternatively, pinch your cheeks or take note of how your skin flushes after a workout. The colour that appears is likely the shade your skin naturally suits best. These cues from your own body are the most foolproof way to find a blusher that enhances your features rather than overpowering them.

Like most things in make-up, it’s all about personal preference but if you are looking for a little guidance, there are definitely some shades that naturally complement certain complexions…

For Light Skin Tones

For fair skin, soft pinks, peaches and light corals will deliver a natural, flattering flush.