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Blush Placement 101 – The Art of Sculpting with Color

A simple sweep of blush can lift, define and transform your entire look – if you know exactly where to place it.

Cover Photo Courtesy of Charlotte Tilbury

Blush has evolved far beyond adding a hint of color to the cheeks. Today, strategic placement can create everything from a youthful flush to a sculpted, editorial finish. Well, let us tell you that the secret lies in applying it according to the effect you want to achieve. So, here are some tips to achieve different effects using only one product! 

Benefit Cosmetics

For a Sun-Kissed Look: Dust blush across the tops of the cheeks and lightly over the bridge of the nose. The result is a soft, just-back-from-vacation radiance.


Charlotte Tilbury

For a Soft Romantic Finish: Apply blush slightly lower on the cheeks and diffuse it outward. Choose rosy tones for a delicate, feminine effect.


Gucci

For an Editorial Statement: Blend blush from the cheekbones toward the temples and even onto the eyelids for a monochromatic, runway-inspired look. It’s bold, modern and effortlessly chic.


Patrick Ta

For a Fresh, Youthful Glow: Smile and apply blush to the apples of the cheeks, blending slightly upward. This placement mimics a natural flush and instantly brightens the complexion.


Refy

For a Lifted, Sculpted Effect: Sweep blush high on the cheekbones and blend toward the temples. The upward motion visually lifts the face and creates a refined, elongated appearance.

The right blush placement is more than makeup; it’s an instant mood changer, capable of reshaping and redefining your entire beauty look with just a few strokes!

Article Written by Mirella Haddad 

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