Week 5- Starting Off: Blushers

Hope you are all well and having a great week!

We are now on Week 5 of The Starting Off Project (#theSOproject) and the topic this week is Blusher!

What are Blushers

Blushes are a type of cosmetic which adds a hint of colour to the skin and provides a healthy glow.

Blushes come in many different colours and shades from subtle pinks and peach to fuscia and red.

They come in various forms and consistencies including powder, cream and liquid.

This type of product, when used moderately, can really accentuate ones natural skin tone therefore it is definitely great to try swatches to find that perfect/ complementary shade.

Check out the Tips Section below for some advice regarding these little beauties.

The following is a blush that I really like and think that it provides great results.

Benefits Benetint- Rose tinted lip & cheek stain

This is a liquid tint by Benefit which can be used for the cheeks and lips.

I adore this product!

I think this product works great for all skin tones and skin types. Pretty much universal :)

It is very easy to apply and blends beautifully to provide a very natural flush/tint as well as being very easy to build upon to give a more intense look.

Benefits Benetint- Rose tinted lip & cheek stain

Benefits Benetint- Rose tinted lip & cheek stain

Tips

Remember- Moderation goes a long way!

Too much blush can give a more ‘cartoonish’ appearance.

Blushes are great to complement the natural tones in your skin. Therefore try and find a shade that does not appear overwhelming on your skin.

For instance, I have found that since my skin can turn rather 'redish' at time, I find that using coral/ peach tone powder blushes is more complementing.

I think that for pale skin pink blushes can be very complementing whilst for olive skin peaches and darker skin red and burnt oranges are gorgeous.

However do not feel restricted when choosing your blushers. Wear what truly makes you happy.

Like eye shadows, blushers come in many different shades. If you like a particular colour, go for it! With the right amount and mixture the perfect look can usually be achieved.

Try not to smile when applying blush since this can be very inaccurate and result in an application of the product much lower down the face when you stop smiling.

I feel that applying the blush on the apple of the cheeks and curving the line up to the ear gives a better result than when applying the product to the apple of the cheeks. Applying the product directly to the apple of the cheeks can give a rather overwhelming appearance especially when using darker shades of blusher like dark pinks/reds.

What are your favourite Blushers and tips? Would love to hear about your must have products :)