The Easiest Way To Apply Cream Blush!

by BR Amelia

Back in January we popped up a poll asking what you beauties prefer: cream or powder blush. The results were overwhelmingly in favour of powder blush, with a whopping 75% of members preferring that to the cream version. In the comments the answer became clear - cream blush has a bad rap when it comes to application. Members commented on how it can move their foundation or concealer, and how it's just not as easy to apply as it claims to be. So what are the tricks and tips you need to know if you want to rock a cream blush? Read on...

Warm It Up

It's important when working with cream products to warm them up. It helps them spread easily and melt into the skin. To do this, simply apply the product to the top of your hand or the palm of your hand and massage it with your fingertips until it feels creamier.

Get Your Bounce On

Now that your product is all warmed up, it's time to get bouncing. Take a little product on your fingertips and apply it to the apples of your cheek, then begin bouncing it into the skin, working with the excess to take it up towards your temples in order to create a natural looking flush, rather than a classic case of clown face. 

After my first application I like to take a moment to let my skin settle (because my skin tends to pink up easily). Once it's calmed down, I check the placement and colour of the blush and either walk away from the mirror satisfied, or go in to deepen or work on the placement of the colour.

If you're looking for an alternative method to apply cream blush, check out makeup artist miamakeup. She takes a cream blush stick, applies it to the fleshy heels of her hands, rub the heels together to warm up the product, then bounces the blush onto the apples of her cheeks, using her right hand to bounce product onto the left cheek, and the left hand to bounce onto the right cheek because, according to her, the heel mimics the shape of the cheek. Genius!

Avoid Brushes

As tempting as it is to pick up a brush and use it to apply a cream blush, it can result in the colour being distributed unevenly. Not only that, it can cause disruption to your base, especially if the brush hairs are stiff or scratchy. You can use a beauty blender, but again this can pick up product if you're not gentle. Honestly, as far as I'm concerned, when it comes to cream blush your fingers are your best tool.

So, will you be more likely to give cream blush another try, or are you a powder girl all way? And if you are a cream blush lover, what's your method to ensure it goes on without interfering with your base?

Get chatting below!