Am I the only one who gets mesmerized by pretty colors?
Like, sometimes I go to Sephora just to have a look around (as if…!), and the next thing I know I’m exiting the store with a hot pink or bright coral blush in my shopping bag.
Beautiful? Very.
But nine times out of 10, too bright for my corpse-like winter complexion.
I mean, I can usually get away with powder products by using a very light hand, but when creams are involved, it’s not always that simple.
So, the sad fate of those poor impulse buys is to gather dust in my stash for at least one half of the year… Wait, did I just say “IS to gather dust”?? Sorry, I meant “WAS”.
Yes, “was”, because I’ve finally found a way to use those overly bright cream blushes to get the most natural rosy flush. If the situation I described above sounds even vaguely familiar, you may want to listen to this.
Before we start, go grab a pigmented cream blush of your choice, a lightweight foundation or tinted moisturizer and a beauty blender…
Got ’em?
Cool! Now, apply the blush on your cheeks using your fingers, without worrying about blending it out. I’m using YSL Baby Doll Kiss & Blush in 05 Rouge Effrontée.
Unless you purposely want to sport that Heidi look (I’m talking about the Girl of the Alps here, not the famous supermodel) or look like you’re going to an ‘80s party, now is the time to tone the blush down and blend it out a bit.
So, using your beauty blender, dab the foundation or tinted moisturizer on top of it (I’m using Chanel Perfection Lumière Velvet in shade B20) and anywhere else, and it’s important that you use dabbing motions, rather than swiping; otherwise, you’ll risk rubbing the blush off.
Now you’ve got that beautiful, lit-from-within, rosy glow. Just add concealer wherever you need it, a touch of gloss…
…et voilà, you’re ready for spring!
I have the perfect blush that I never use! Thank you for talking me into getting a beauty blender, finally. I’ve wanted one and this is all the push I need.
Great tip, thanks! Especially useful when you’re on the go!
This is a great trick for us fair-skinned ladies. I really love the bright blush with your mint green eyeliner. So pretty!
You think you are corpse white? You should see my face at the moment! A great tip, Carolina, and I love that the earrings match your eyeliner, it is all about the details!
cool idea will try it out
I haven’t tried either of them!
That’s a great tip! And you look beautiful and spring ready indeed.
Ohhhh I love the rosy glow it gives you! I’m def going to try this!
That very first step is just so darn SCARY, haha! It’s the moment that you just go ‘nope… this isn’t gonna happen… nooooooot gonna turn out well” But then it does! The result looks very natural indeed.
So smart! I need to try this tip.
Simple, yet so effective! Great tip, Carolina.
I love how you used the beauty blender to tone down the blush! And Rouge Effrontee is now going back on my list. I hemmed and hawed and passed on it last year, but it looks so goood! Great post!
LOVE the YSL blushes!