When you wear blush, you want it to be seen! It instantly creates a warm-looking flush of colour and adds dimension to your complexion. If you find that your blush looks radiant when it’s freshly applied but fades fast, try the trick to make it last: blush layering. Read on to learn how to layer blush to achieve a fade-resistant cheek colour.
1. Start with a cheek stain
Begin your blush layering routine with a cheek stain. By applying pigment to bare cheeks, you’re creating a stain on your skin, rather than on foundation. This is an important first step for building a long-wearing blush. Make sure to work quickly when blending a stain; where you place it is where it’ll stay!
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2. Apply base makeup
It may feel counterintuitive to cover your stain with foundation or a skin tint, but we promise it’s not for nothing. This step helps to soften the intensity of the stain, transforming it from a punch of colour to a gentle pinch. It also evens out the appearance of your skin tone and prepares your complexion for more blush to come.
3. Dab on cream or liquid blush
The next step is to add cream or liquid blush – the choice of formula is yours. Cream formulas are easy to blend and build up. Liquid formulas tend to deliver a powerful colour payoff, thus they require a little more precision when diffusing the colour. Whichever you choose, blend it thoroughly for a seamless and natural look.
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- Dream Liquid Dewy Blush
- Super Glow Blush Drops
- Soft Matte Beauty Wand
- Summer Stick Cheek & Lip Cream
- Summer Blush Cheek & Lip Cream
- Baby Face Multiuse Cream Stick
4. Set with powder blush
Extend the wear of your flushed look by applying a powder blush formula as the final layer. Doing so helps to lock in pigments and amplify your blush colour, with the added bonus of reducing the look of excess shine. Be careful not to go overboard with powder blush or you’ll risk it appearing cakey or highlighting texture.
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Tips for layering blush:
- Choose complementary shades - stick with either soft tones or bright colours.
- Since you’ll be applying multiple layers of blush, you won’t need to use as much of each colour as you normally would.
- You can use a brush, sponge, or clean fingers to apply and blend cheek stain, cream blush, or liquid blush. You’ll need a brush or puff for powder blush.