I want to make sure, I don't miss out anything and would really appreciate your input.

The key, is to know which part of your face you are trying to blend.

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Color match

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With blusher, there are different effects which can be created: by using, illuminator, cream or powder, but with all of them, the correct way to use blusher is by using a little.

Illuminator

1. Smile
2. Apply a little to the middle of the cheek and blend outwards.
3. Keep high on the apple of the cheek
4. Avoid getting close to the nose
5. Avoid getting close to the eye

Powder

You need a good blusher brush Colorescience Blusher/Blender Brush

1. Smile
2. Apply only a small amount of powder to the brush
3. Apply to the centre of the cheek
4. Avoid getting to close to the nose and face
5. Tap into the skin, don't pull it
6. Add more powder to the brush, in small amounts, as required, to enhance the color

Cream blusher

1. Smile
2. Whilst qick and easy, means you need to know where to apply it
3. Apply to the centre of the cheek
4. Continue to dab small amounts on the cheek, but do not blend.
5. You are aiming for a barely there look
6. Avoid coming too close to the eye and nose.

Blush is a great way to enhance your eye and lip colors, so should only be used for adding a healthy glow, in a very subtle manner.

To select the correct blush color, you need to be aware of your skin, then entry on skin tone color will give guidance on this.

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