There are several tips and recommended locations for applying blush correctly. On the cheeks, at the top of the temples, under the eyes. These tips may vary depending on the color and texture of the product chosen, as well as the shape of your face or tone of your skin. So it’s not easy to navigate all the methods for applying your blush, but this tip, called Alphabet Blushwhich is all the rage with celebrities, will help you sculpt your face without making any mistakes.
Choose your blush wisely
Blush is used to give a fresh complexion and to accentuate the natural contours of the face, especially the cheekbones. It is found in a variety of formats and textures: cream, liquid, powder. Cream blush or liquid is ideal for dry skin, as it provides hydration and comfort, but may be too rich for oily skin. On the other hand, powder blush is perfect for combination and oily skin because it absorbs excess sebum.
Once the texture has been chosen, you need to know how to select the color. If you have the clear skin, choose a shade that is close to the natural color of your cheeks when you blush. For dark skin, plum is more flattering. Well dosed, it sculpts the face without overdoing it. If you’re looking for a truly natural look, match the color of your blush to that of your lipstick. But, once this selection has been made, you still have to not ruin everything by not knowing how to apply it. This is where the so-called alphabet technique comes into play.
Blush Alphabet
There are an endless variety of blush shades on the market, but also a multitude of techniques for applying it to the cheeks. In Blush Alphabet, its different methods are represented by the letters of the alphabet. Applying the blush in an L shape lifts the face. All you have to do is apply the product starting in a straight line from the tip of the eyebrow, then break it towards the middle of the nose. If you are a beginner, you can use your fingers to form an L and trace the blush line. Then blend gently.
To soften the contours of the face, apply the C-shaped blush. With a shape more rounded than the letter L, apply the product from the top of your cheeks to just above the tail of your eyebrows. Sweeping upwards, blend the blush. For his part, the U will help give your cheekbones a plumper appearance. To do this, you need to draw it exactly in the middle of the cheeks.
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Sculpt your face as desired
Apply the O-shaped blush will allow you to achieve an innocent look and a true natural blush. To do this, place a dot of blush on your cheekbones and blend it gently so that the color remains concentrated in this area. This is a method that is ideal for oval and round facesmuch less if you have straighter features.
The last letter associated with an application technique is the W. Its objective: to give your face this natural pink appearance which resembles the tone that the skin can take on when you have spent a little too much time in the sun. Start by applying the cream blush to one temple, on the top of the cheeks and the middle of the nose, moving little by little to the other temple. Then blend the color with a brush or sponge.
