Chic cheeks

The essence of wearing blush

Many women of color assume that because of their skin tone, they do not have to wear blush. Wrong! The truth is every one looks equally beautiful with blush, which is if it has been rightfully worn. You can place it in different areas on your cheeks to give you a completely different look depending on what cosmetic mood you are in.Wearing blush would also depend on which color one has chosen to go with and also the face shape and how they have chosen to wear it. Therefore, there are some basics that one has to follow in order to look chic with that brush with blush.

When blush is rightfully worn, it changes the entire face and gives it a more glowing and polished look. If you have an oval face, then you have to wear your blush at the apples of the cheeks for glow. A person with a long face needs to apply on the apples of the cheeks and extend the color towards the ears to create an illusion of width. All on all the basics of wearing blush, if proper learned can give you that star look at an instant.

When it comes to wearing blush, remember that the key to a happy ending is blending. Do not over do it. Start light and work your way towards the ears.

Choosing the right color for you

The market is filled with a variety of hues that would get you blind. This rainbow of shades only means you should get wiser at making your pick.

First, you should pick your blush according to your skin color. Is it fair, medium or dark?

Second, you should determine what your undertones are. These are colors closely matching your skin tone. They could be cool or warm undertones. You can tell by simply standing in front of the mirror with two tones say gold and silver. One will make you look warm and alive; another will make you look pale. Go for warm.

Lastly, you need to figure out how this color would best compliment your hair. Seems like in the beauty world, every thing is relative. It all goes with the hair, clothes and the works.

Best rule

Do not take the blush color past the center of your eye. The darker your skin, the deeper the hue could be. So, go ahead - rush and make your best blush buys!