When purchasing a blush, have you ever thought about the type of blush before purchasing? If you know the type of blush, you can complete the makeup look you want. And the purpose of using blush is to revitalize the face and help correct the face shape (color selection: three-dimensional effect or shrinkage).
There are two types of powder type and moist type. Once you know these types, you can create the makeup look you want and your desired skin expression.
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1. Powder blush type (Pressed powder, Baked blush)
2. Moist blush type ( Liquid, cream, cushion blush)
1. Powder blush type
Pressed powder blush
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What is Pressed powder blush?
Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Blush full size
Pressed powder blush is a compressed powder formulation. The skin expression becomes matte. Because it is a powder type. And the advantage of the pressed powder blush is that the color develops well with any brush. However, extremely dry skin types may feel dry too after use.
A representative pressed powder blush product is Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion, Gold Rush, Dallas, Sugarbomb, Coralita and Dior, Shepora, bareMinerals, Mac, Shu emura, canmake, 3ce, innisfree, Tarte Cosmetics etc.
How to use
The pressed powder blush is to use after using foundation and powder. If you don’t use powder, it looks messy because the color develops as it clumps together. Also, it is good to use it with a brush.
The more you use it, the thicker it gets, so it’s important to control the amount. It is a good product that can make indelible face mask makeup if you control the amount well.
Baked blush
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What is baked blush?
Clinique Cheek Pop 08 Melon Pop
Baked blush has a dome shape in the form of compressed powder and then baked in an oven. Its natural clear skin expression like watercolor. To be more specific, there are many products with a fine pearly feel, which makes the skin look shiny and clear. And less dry than the pressed type. And it is a powder type, extremely dry skin that does not have good base makeup may feel dry.
Representative baked blush products are all products of Clinique Cheek Pop, Benefit Cosmetics GALifornia, Rockateur, and NARS Orgasm etc.
How to use
It is to use it with a brush after using the powder. Also, it is better to use a baked blush brush or slightly thicker blush brush than used for normal blush for color develop.
2. Moist blush type
What is Liquid, cream, cushion blush?
Liquid, cream, cushion blush can express clear and moist, soft skin. After use, you can do a really natural watercolor cheek makeup. In summary, these blushes are not powder products, but moist products. The advantage is can be easily apply with makeup tools(sponge, cushion puff) or hands, and the disadvantage is can be easily remove. A very small amount of transparent powder on top is a way to make it last longer. Recommended for those who want to express dry skin or glowing skin.
How to use Liquid blush
NARS Liquid Blush in Dolce Vita at Nordstrom 0.5 oz
Liquid blush canbe applied by hand or with a sponge or puff. And the most important thing is that it is a liquid type, so you have to apply it quickly. Because it dries quickly.
It is also important to control your strength. Because it can remove base makeup. Be careful not to peel off the base makeup. If it is difficult to control the force, it is a good way to apply it using a puff or a foundation brush.
How to use cream blush
Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss and Blush, No. 25 Mauve Aventureux, 0.33 Ounce
It is a cream type blush as a lip and cheek, and the feeling varies depending on the makeup tools you use. and the color is very intense.
And the reason why I recommend Yves Saint Laurent Baby Doll Kiss and Blush among many lip and cheek products is that it gives a matte finish while giving it a soft finish. It is a good product for all skin types because it is moist and soft and matte.
It is easy to apply by hand and spreads well, making it a good product even for beginners. Instead, the color is strong, so it is important to adjust the amount by spreading it. Moreover, even when applied to the lips, the dead skin cells do not come off and the finish is moist, soft and matte.
Nars Matte Multiple Lipstick, Anguilla, 0.26 Ounce
Cream stick blush is used after foundation. The advantage is that it can be applied quickly.
And the NARS Cream Stick Blush has a matte, soft and semi-matte finish, so it’s good for skin that doesn’t dry the cheeks. It lasts longer than a cushion blush. The pink color of Aguilena Blush is a light pale pink color without a pearly feeling, but after using it, my skin is bright, and it is a pink tone that goes well with all skin tones, so it is my personal favorite product.
But you have to be good at power control. Because it is a stick type, if you use it with strong force, the base makeup erased. So, it recommend using your fingers or a puff. This product recommends for oily skin, and when used after applying oily skin base makeup, it completes a semi-matte makeup with moderate moisture and oily feel.
How to use cushion blush
3CE Blush Cushion Stylenanda (Coral)
You can use a cushion blush after doing base makeup with foundation or cushion. When using, use a small amount. It is also important to control strength and amount.
Cushion Blush is a product that can help to express moist skin. Recommended for those with dry cheeks.
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