BLUSH TIPS & TRICKS

I actually already did a post about Blush; but I recently checked it out, and I didn't really like it. So I'm re-doing it...and hopefully some of these new tricks will help out a little more :) 


-PICK THE PERFECT BLUSH. For blush, there's one simple rule. The lighter/fairer you are, go for bubble-gum, cotton candy colors. The darker/tanner you are, go for peachy, coral colors. 


So this might go better with fair/light skin tones: 


 (dandelion by benefit)


This might go better with tan/slightly darker skin tones: 


 (georgia by benefit)



And this might go better with darker skin tones: 

 (dallas by benefit)





-APPLY IT ANOTHER WAY. I admit it, I'm guilty of this mistake. We all know that, when applying blush, you smile really big and apply the blush onto the apples of the cheeks. That's all great and stuff...but what happens when you stop smiling?


Your cheeks drop, and the blush won't appear to be on the apples of the cheeks...and it won't look natural. 


So the best way to apply it, is the same way you apply your bronzer (aka contour). Just take your blush and sweep it on your cheekbones :)


exactly like this: 




If you apply bronzer powder (countour) AND apply blush...be sure to apply the blush= upper ; and bronzer = lower


For example, you can see it on Kim Kardashian here: 


And this model as well:



Their bronzer is at the hallows of their cheekbones, but their blush is right on the cheekbones. 


Another Tip: 
When your doing this, whether with bronzer or blush (or both!) be sure to not go ahead of the pupil of the eye. 




For example, look right at the pupil of the model's eyes above. Then, in your head, draw an imaginary line straight down from her pupil. Make sure that your blush/bronzer never goes forward or ahead of that line. 


Sometimes when people go ahead of that line, the whole makeup, looks too heavy and too obvious. 




-MASTER THE NATURAL FLUSH


Blush looks best when it looks natural on someone. It's soft, natural, light...not obvious, cakey, or heavy looking. 


Here's an easy way to achieve natural looking blush: 


Mischa Barton's makeup artist, Nick Barose, uses a light liquid foundation ON TOP of a cream blush...to create a natural flush to the cheeks. Almost as if "blood is rushing to your cheeks"






EXTRA TIP:


To get a really pretty, illuminated look, dab a little bit of shimmery powder onto the highest point of your cheekbones (closest to the eye)















Here are some extra tips on highlighting:
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/01/highlighting-101.html


And yeah....hope you like this newer version; and hope these tips help!


take care :)


TIPS ON COUNTOURING (DEFINING CHEEKBONES):
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/11/touch-of-gold-defining-cheekbones.html


QUICK TIP: HOW TO MAKE FOUNDATION LOOK NATURAL:
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2012/06/quick-tip-make-foundation-look-natural.html


A SUPERHERO DIY FACIAL MASK TO GET BEAUTIFUL, GLOWING SKIN:
http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2010/11/olive-oil-yogurt-honey-and-sugar-facial.html

Review: NYC Color Wheel Mosaic Face Powder

Do you need a dash of color to your day? A multipurpose item that is easy to apply, can go anywhere, and just brighten up your day?

Then this is it! Shelby requested this product, and yes, it took me a little time to actually review it (sorry!)

WHAT:

NYC color wheel mosaic face powder ($4.99 at walmart/drugstores)

PROS?

Great, fast makeup at your fingertips. This is uber great because it quickly gives you a swipe of color and balances your skin tone...so you look flawless.

You can do two things with this product:

1) just take a brush and swirl it all around the color wheel and apply it everywhere on your face

2) you can use the pink colors (in this example) for blush, and the brownish colors for bronzing powders

So it can easily be a nice multipurpose product that is great for the ideal makeup junkie!

Cons?

I honestly don't think I have found any...It's amazing!

Where can I get it?

Any drugstores (: 4.99

What Shades?

Okay, so each color wheel has shades of 4 hues together.

Here is their collection:

-Translucent Highliter Glow: which is pretty much the color wheel for your translucent powder, and your highliter,

-Pink Cheek Glow: This is the color wheel for the blush person. It gives you a gorgeous complexion and the blush is amazing!

-All over bronze glow: For the person that loves a little glow in their days. Great collection of bronzing powders at one (so if you are a starter maybe, you can experiment with the colors), and the shades can cover many skin tones.

-Rose Glow: My favorite! It covers your highliter, bronzing powder and blush...all in one!

So first off, thank you SHELBY for requesting this product, I love it myself sooo much! And I hope that you guys liked this!

Have an aaamazingg dayy!

DEFINING CHEEKBONES (CONTOUR)

Defining your cheekbones A.K.A. contouring can add more color to your face, make you look 5 lbs. thinner, and give you a more glowing complexion.


What You Need:


-bronzer powder (bronzer) 
(try finding a bronzer that's about 5-6 shades darker than your normal, foundation shade)



Some great bronzer powders:

-a nice brush :)


A chisel brush will probably work best, but a normal brush is fine too














When applying: 

(these steps should be done after you applied your foundation, concealer, powder..etc.) 


-Sweep some bronzer powder on your brush, and suck in your cheeks. Meaning make that 'fish face'. Take the powder and simply sweep it across the line right there. 


**Extra Tip:  Make sure you don't sweep it too much to the center. Meaning, look straight and make sure your bronzer doesn't isn't too forward of your pupil. (The powder shouldn't be all over, it should just right)


-Then you can also apply some on your temples, and maybe a bit on your jawline. Places where the sun naturally hits your face. 


Here is a diagram though: 





After this, you can also apply some blush and highlight :) 


BLUSH GUIDE - http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/01/blush-101.html


HIGHLIGHTING GUIDE- http://tsorain.blogspot.com/2011/01/highlighting-101.html


So yeah, hope this helps! And take care