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kyleleon

This Blush Trick Makes You Look Alive

Some looks just feel like spring—and this one radiates that fresh, blood-circulating glow we all want when the weather turns soft. The key? A warm melon-toned blush applied with intention. Start with a wide wash across the apples of the cheeks, but skip the nose bridge—it keeps the look clean, not cutesy. Instead, tap a soft U-shape on the tip of the nose and a touch on the chin to anchor the flush naturally. Eyes stay low-effort but focused: a single soft shimmer shade across the lid (I used something like “Altair”), and then a deeper tone smudged gently along the lower lash line. Use a flat, angled brush to diffuse the shadow—never draw harsh lines. Melon blush in spring is underrated—it’s soft, juicy, and makes skin look lit from within. You don’t need sparkle when your face carries this much life. #beauty #makeup #blush

This Blush Trick Makes You Look Alive
Rachel Martin

Blush Tricks That Don’t Work on My Face

I’ve tried every “diamond face” blush hack on the internet: shrink the cheekbones, highlight the center, shift the high points inward. The result? A hot mess. Turns out, not all diamond faces are built the same—and that changes everything. Here’s the breakdown: Type I – prominent cheekbones, full temples/cheeks, smooth jawline (most tutorials use this type). Type II – hollow temples & cheeks, but cheekbones aren’t that sharp. Type III – the unlucky combo: hollowness and sharp cheekbones. That’s me. If you’re Type II or III, adding blush near the cheekbone actually makes things worse—cramped mid-face, heavy upper-face, no room to breathe. So I flipped the script: → Leave the cheekbone alone. → Add blush lower, diagonally from under the cheekbone toward the nose. → Keep the edges soft, use low-saturation shades. Bonus tips: Use unified tones across eyes/lips. Blur the edges. For long mid-faces, balance with under-eye blush or extended lower lash makeup. Works beautifully in motion—perfect for social events. #beauty #makeup #blush

Blush Tricks That Don’t Work on My Face
Hannah Phillips

From 100 Blushes to Just 4—Here’s What I Actually Use

Do you have a whole drawer full of blush but only reach for a handful? Same. I love blush but also love being practical—so I trimmed my collection down to the essentials. Here are my 3 rules for picking blushes that won’t gather dust: ✅ Create different vibes (work-ready vs. playful) ✅ Shape your face (plump cheeks or slim down) ✅ Match your go-to lip colors (because clashing sucks) So, my final 4 blushes: 1️⃣ Workday Classic: Honey tea tones—subtle, soft, perfect for polished everyday looks. Swipe from cheek to eye corner to lift your features. 2️⃣ & 3️⃣ Youth Boost: One plumping pink and one contouring pink. Pop the plumper on apples, blend the contour shade along the edges for dimension. 4️⃣ Fall & Winter Mood: Blood-red blush. Perfect with dark lips and cozy coats. Dot lightly on cheeks and blend outward for a natural flush. Less clutter, more coordination, and no wasted money. Quality over quantity wins every time. #beauty #makeup #blush

From 100 Blushes to Just 4—Here’s What I Actually Use
Hannah Phillips

4 Blush Placements That Change Everything

People always ask, “What blush are you wearing?” But the real game-changer? How you wear it. Here are 4 foolproof ways to place your blush—and what they do: 1. Baby Cheek (Center Pop) Use fresh pink or peachy pink shades. It’s soft, safe, and works on everyone. Think no-makeup makeup vibes. 2. Drunk Blush (Under-Eye) Use milky lilac or cool-tone pinks. Creates that “flushed after wine” glow. Great for selfies, festivals, or long midfaces. 3. French Flush (Diagonal Sweep) Try muted rose or dusty mauve. It sculpts the cheekbones and brings elegance—especially for fuller or square faces. 4. Sweet Horizontal (Across Nose + Cheeks) Use melon or muted apricot. This one shortens the midface visually and gives major Korean “blush blur” energy. I’ve been loving INTO YOU’s air-whipped blushes—super blendable, not too pigmented, perfect for practice. #beauty #makeup #blush

4 Blush Placements That Change Everything
Elizabeth Phillips

Stop Overthinking Blush Placement

Blush was never meant to be this complicated. Originally, it’s just there to mimic blood flow—aka, make you look alive. But somewhere along the way, we started treating it like a contouring tool, a face shaper, a cheekbone elevator. Truth is, natural flushing doesn’t follow rules. Have you ever looked at your face when you're cold, nervous, laughing, or tipsy? The red shows up everywhere—under your eyes, across your nose, along your jawline, even on your ears. It’s inconsistent, messy, and—ironically—more beautiful that way. So yeah, go ahead and dab blush on your chin, your temples, wherever you feel you need a bit of warmth. Forget the rigid “C-shape for lift” or “high and tight for youth” tutorials. Instead of stressing about precision, focus on texture and blending. Pick a tone that melts into your skin and apply with a light hand. No blocks, no borders—just glow. Uniform blush rules make unique faces look the same. That’s not makeup. That’s erasure. #beauty #makeup #blush

Stop Overthinking Blush Placement
beverlymills

Blush Placement Rules I Wish I Knew Sooner

I did makeup for years before realizing I’d been applying blush all wrong. Here’s what actually works: 🎯 Where to place it: • Find your cheekbone’s highest point—now move 1cm inward. That’s your center. • Don’t go below your nostrils. It drags the face down. • Never pass the inner edge of your pupil when looking straight. Keeps it lifted and balanced. 📐 Blush direction matters: • Short face? Sweep upward (diagonal). • Long face? Go horizontal for balance. 🎨 Best tools? Use a small brush, tap powder on half the bristle edge. For cream blush, fingers work great—dab in, build slowly. Always blend the edges. 💡Tip for beginners: go for "mood colors"—rosy or peach tones that add softness without overwhelming the face. Trust me, placement > pigment. #beauty #makeup #blush

Blush Placement Rules I Wish I Knew Sooner
Elizabeth Phillips

$40 vs $5: The Blush That Surprised Me

Swatched a few blushes before taking off my makeup—yes, my face was oily, it’s been a day. Tried two of Laura Mercier’s most hyped shades: Chai and Guava. ✨ Chai is stunning—don’t let the “dusty rose” label fool you. It’s more of a soft peach-pink on the skin. Super wearable. 🌸 Guava, on the other hand… is almost invisible. Pretty in theory (a pastel apricot), but unless you’re using a dense natural-hair brush, good luck getting it to show up. Not ideal as a “blush at a distance” shade. Honestly? NARS Sex Appeal gives more payoff—and that’s saying something. But surprise winner? Wet n Wild’s Pearlescent Pink. It’s vibrant, flattering, and has the tiniest gold shimmer that makes cheeks pop. For $5, it punches way above its weight. Why are their best colors getting discontinued?! Sometimes, drugstore just gets it. #beauty #makeup #blush

$40 vs $5: The Blush That Surprised Me
lowejessica

Am I a Blush Hoarder? Maybe.

Last year, I fell face-first into a full-on blush phase. Most of what you see here was bought during that... let’s call it an emotionally charged month. 😅 The obsession has cooled, but whenever I scroll through old pics, I still feel weirdly happy. So I regret nothing. In terms of pigment, Western brands like Hourglass and Laura Mercier win hands down. Texture-wise, everything performed well—except Jill Leen, which felt like I dusted raw flour on my cheeks (used once, never again). My favorites keep shifting. Lately, I’ve been hooked on Hourglass Incandescent Electra—a past “meh” that suddenly became “wow.” At one point I was so in love with SUQQU 09 that I bought a backup when it was discontinued. Same with Clinique 05. These two are the only blushes I’ve ever repurchased. Why? Great texture, natural tone, no-fail shades. #beauty #makeup #blush

Am I a Blush Hoarder? Maybe.
kyleleon

Oily Skin? These Blushes Won’t Betray You

As someone whose T-zone throws tantrums and who’s fought with more closed comedones than exes—here’s my blush list that doesn’t clog, cake, or cause chaos. I vet like a helicopter parent. My checklist? No talc, no high-trigger preservatives, no ethanol, and no pore-hating fatty acids that feed malassezia like it's an all-you-can-eat buffet. 🟤 Clinique Cheek Pop (Nude Pop) No talc, no oil, no alcohol. Smooth AF. My safest bet. 🟠 NARS Liquid Blush (Orgasm) Water-based. Lightweight. Looks cute, feels non-existent. 🌸 3CE Rose Beige Swaps talc for silica. Kind to sensitive, oily skin. Also pretty. 🌟 Hourglass Ethereal Glow Glowy but won’t choke your pores. Thank the fancy minerals. 🥀 Fenty Rose Latte Super pigmented = less rubbing. Matte-ish but never flat. 🔥 Pat McGrath Paradise Venus Talc-free, luxe formula, zero breakouts. My skin says thanks. #beauty #makeup #blush

Oily Skin? These Blushes Won’t Betray You
Hannah Phillips

Why We Keep Coming Back to Nude Blush

There’s something quietly addictive about nude blush. It never trends for long, yet it always comes back—like a soft reset for your face. Online, people call it “my forever blush.” Offline, it rarely takes center stage at beauty counters. Still, for those of us who wear makeup daily, nude tones feel like the finish line: not trying to look done, just... balanced. The right shade melts into your skin, tones down natural redness, and sits right between “barely there” and “you look well.” Cream formulas, especially in 2024, are perfect for this. MAC’s True Harmony looks like a dull taupe in the pan—but on skin? It’s warm, like toasted cinnamon. Nuegray 06 Scene is cooler, softer, perfect for off-duty or no-foundation days. And Surratt’s Grisaille? It doesn’t pretend to blush—it just becomes your face. Contour, tone, flush—no filters needed. #beauty #makeup #blush

Why We Keep Coming Back to Nude Blush