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Combining The Colours You Have :
Do you have a few of shades of blush in your makeup
collection? Most of us do, so try combining the
colours to make new ones. The possibilities are
endless. Try combining pinks and peaches together.
You will be surprised at the shades you can create. |
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Do
I Add More? :
There are two ways to know if you have enough blush
to perk up your colouring. Either wait until all
of your makeup is in place and then apply your blush
or, apply a first layer of blush and then check
it again when your makeup is complete to see if
the intensity is right. It's your choice. Both will
work. |
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Don't
Put Blush Here :
Don't be tempted to put blush on your chin. I know
that it seems to give a sun kissed look but your
neck is usually lighter than your face and the blush
is going to draw your attention to this fact in
a big way. You can put a dusting of blush on the
tendons below the ears however! It can be a very
pretty touch. |
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Dramatic
Cheekbones :
Before you turn to sculpting perfect cheekbones,
finish your eye makeup and your lipstick application
so that you can judge the correct amount of colour
required. It will be very easy to use too much.
You are after balance and this can be done if the
eyes and lips are taken care of first. |
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How
are Blusher Gels Different? :
Gel blushes are for the very young or those with
impeccable skin. It will look as if you aren't wearing
a thing and the touch of colour will look so natural.
They don't seem to have the lasting power of the
cream and powder combination. |
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How
To Tone Down Blush :
Did you make a bad purchase? According to Gale Hayman,
author of "How Do I Look", sometimes brushing
a little face powder over the bright blush will
tone it down nicely. |
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Life
Expectancy of Blush :
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! |
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Make
Your Blush Last Longer :
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 colour
lasts now. |
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Makeup
Tip :
Blush can be a nightmare for some. Just where exactly
does it go? Well, in a nutshell, here goes. You
look for the fullest part of your cheek and that's
where your blush goes. Take your blush brush and
sweep the colour back toward the temple. Its that
simple. Now, here is a little trick. Once you have
your blush in place, take a cotton ball and blend
until you have just a hint of natural looking colour.
Subtle is the key word here. No strips of colour
please. |
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Natural
Looking Blush :
There are lots of little tricks to use with blush.
Here's one of them. Apply it after your moisturizer
but before your foundation. This technique will
give you a natural glow of colour that is very subtle. |
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What
Colour is My Natural Blush Colour? :
You want a colour that is natural but have no way
of knowing what that colour might be?? Here's a
quick way to find out. Check out your face when
you come in from the cold. You will see your natural
colour AND you will see where you blush naturally
as well. |
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Why
Don't Blushers Stay On :
Have you asked yourself this question a million
times? Okay, here is what could be causing your
problem. You have oily skin. You might want to use
a mild astringent before you put on your makeup.
Now for the blusher. If you love cream blushers
like I do, all is not lost. You can still use it.
Just be sure to apply a light layer of face powder
over the cream blush followed by a layer of dry
blush. Using two different textures will ensure
that the colour lasts as long as you want it to.
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