Makeup artist says you’ve been applying blusher wrong – here’s the foolproof fix
ok.co.ukIt’s been a summer of surprises when it comes to the weather, and there’s been a matching climate change in our makeup too. Bronzer is usually our seasonal sizzler, but this year there’s been a different hot topic: blusher.
A whole #BlushTok trend of “sun-flushed” cheeks has gone viral, and suddenly this background product has taken centre stage. “I think blusher is having such a moment because radiant skin is really in right now,” says Vincent Ford, global makeup artist for NARS, who’s worked with celebrity names like Beyoncé and Anna Friel. “Blusher just really enhances that whole trend.
When you’re creating a perfect dewy base, that flattens the face a bit. What blusher does is put that healthy pop of colour back in to complete the look.” Pick your product Liquid, cream or powder? “I’d say liquids and creams are the easiest, they blend so well they look like your own natural flush,” says Vincent. “They’re beautiful for older skin which naturally loses colour with age.
Powder is great for a long-lasting finish, but it can highlight texture.” His tip to avoid this is to layer your products: start with cream blush and then finish with a little powder blush to set.The cream acts as a cushioning layer, so you get the staying power of powder without it settling into pores or lines.
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