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How to Apply Blush

There are lots of techniques that you can use to apply color to your cheeks. Here is the easiest way.

Difficulty Level: Easy      Time Required: 5 minutes


Here's How:
  1. Choose blush brush that works best for you.
  2. Pick up a little color on the brush.
  3. Tap brush on hard surface to remove access color.
  4. Locate "apple" of your cheeks.
  5. Apply just a dusting of color using small circular movements.
  6. Using same brush, blend to hide edges.
Tips:
  1. A good rule of thumb is to toss it after 6 months. I know that the compact won't be close to empty but six months is plenty long enough to transfer bacteria to the powder and you don't want to transfer that to your face. Just a little scratch is all it would take to start an infection. And keep your blush brush as clean as possible!
  2. Do you have a few of shades of blush in your makeup collection? Most of us do, so try combining the colors to make new ones. The possibilities are endless. Try combining pinks and peaches together. You will be surprised at the shades you can create.
  3. It doesn't take as long to sweep a little powdered shadow onto your cheekbones, but it just doesn't last very long. Try this instead. Smooth on a little cream blush and then apply the powdered shadow in the same shade family and watch how long the color lasts now.

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