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If there is one particular cosmetics product that women bungle more than any other it is blush. Some women choose the wrong type or colour for their complexion. Others add far more than they need or apply it incorrectly. So what are the tips and tricks you need to get it right!

What colour of blush should I use?

Deep coloured blushers are too harsh for anyone with fair skin. And unless you want the Betty Boop look, you may want to stay away from bright red blush. Light pink can look glowing on a girl of 16, but it will make a woman of 60 look out of place. Dusty pink blush in contrast will warm tired looking skin and works well for older women. And many bronzing powders make good blushes since they simply deliver a sun-kissed look.

How do I apply blush?

It will help to know your facial structure. Women with longer faces should apply blush at a horizontal angle to create the feeling of a wider face, while those who have a wider face should apply theirs in the center of the cheek, being cautious not to get too close to the nose. Blusher should never go below the bottom of the nose.

Too apply, smile to identify the apples of your cheeks. Starting there, apply your blusher in small sweeping motions that blend back toward the hairline. If your face is wider and you need contour, use a deeper shade of the same colour in the hollow of your cheeks. Also lightly apply blusher across your temples, chin and the bridge of your nose to add that “sun kissed” look. To conceal a double chin, you can also carefully apply blusher underneath your chin.

It is always best to apply a small amount of blush in the beginning. It will be easier to add more blush than to remove the excess. If you do add too much blusher, or if the shade looks too harsh, apply translucent powder over the top to tone down the colour.

The purpose of blush is to add colour and depth to your face to enhance your natural beauty. The trick is to practice, practice, practice, until you get the look that makes your eyes sparkle and your skin glow. Once you have it, hang on to it for as long as you can!