Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

I’ve always used powder blushes…swore by them…had pretty good results because I would use it for contouring on special events when photography was going to be important.

Recently my skin has become quite dry in certain patches and I thought I would give creme blush a try so I went and picked up MAC’s Cremeblend in Tea Petal.

I’ve only used it once and applied it simply with the tips of my fingers…blended it in. I guess it will take a little getting used to but I’m not happy with the results.

Can someone please provide some guidance on how to apply and what tools are best?

Thank you!

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

Use a fine exfoliant Muzna and a heavier moisturizer on the 'dry' patches. I'm not really a fan of cream blushes but I gently tap some on the apples of my cheeks and blend it using outward and upward strokes.

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

Gina.....yes, I've been using the Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser and the Hydra Quench Cream Mask....which has been great and my skin has improved over the past month.

About the blush.....I'm tempted to use a brush......it's awkward using my fingers......

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

yes! u need to exfoliate the skin....afterwards make sure you apply a good moisturizer....let it sink it for 10 minutes....apply a foundation primer...let it sink in for 5 minutes...and then apply your foundation and then the creamblush....it should do the trick

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

For cream blushes, I use my MAC 187 stippling brush...Its perfect...or just use a simple blush brush but just brush it lightly across the blush and buff it into the skin where you would want the blush to go

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

For cream blushes...I have found that method best ^

I have a love-hate relationship with them...lol

Re: Blush – What’s Best and How to Apply it…

MAC 187 Brush:

so just stipple on the blush and blend with the same brush?

Re: Blush – What’s Best and How to Apply it…

I used the brush Muzna but I prefer my fingers because you can really blend it well without ruining your base/foundation application. Try both :blush:

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

Sponges/wedges?

Re: Blush -- What's Best and How to Apply it......

^ yeah...I thought of sponges but find that they soak up too much product.
that and the fact that they are breeding grounds for bacteria.....

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Yup. You can always try it out at the counter to see how you like the application.