Question:
How do you use cream or gel blush and are they better than powder blush? Liza.
Answer:
Gel blush is more suited to smooth, younger skin, while a more creamy blush is much better for dry or mature skin. Both kinds blend easily. Powder is the most popular form of blush but it can dry out older skin.
Creamy blush tends to accentuate any blemishes, so avoid it if you have skin problems. It’s best to use powder blush if you’re prone to acne.
Blush glides onto a smooth surface much more easily, so apply foundation first to even out the skin. The base also holds the blush to prevent streaks from forming later.
To use gel or cream blush, smile into a mirror, applying blush over the cheeks with a fingertip or damp sponge, blending up and out. When using a sponge to apply cream and gel blush, be sure to work quickly, with a very light hand.
Overdone the application of colour? The professional way to deal with any blush mistakes (no matter what type of blush you’re using) is to brush a pale shade of ivory powder over the mistake and start again. If the colour is too strong, you can cover it up with foundation.
Lastly, accentuate cheekbone contour with a little shimmer – use a cream highlighter with cream or gel blush. Apply just above cheekbones, where light hits, and then blend so there’s no visible line.
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