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    Updated:14 Jul 2015 4:57 PM | Posted by
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    Mascara, foundation, lipstick and eyeshadow, we’ve covered them all in bh this week. So surely we should spare a thought for how to turn into blushing beauties as the weekend approaches.

    Has anyone else noticed how the current supermodel revival is coinciding with a return to obvious, sculpted cheekbones? Hello, 1990! It may not be everyone’s preferred look, but at least it can slim the faces and enhance the bone structure of mere mortals. And it’s definitely more sophisticated than the rosy pink and red cheek apples that have been on-trend for so long now.

    But finding a balance between razor sharp and that nasty bar of blusher the Simply Irresistible backing singers wore all those years ago takes skill. First, find your cheekbones. Really. Touch them so you know exactly where they are. Found them? They’re actually more horizontal than you might have thought.

    Then rummage in your make-up kit for one of those cheek palettes with a few colours. You’ll need at least one fleshy neutral slightly darker than your base and another that’s lighter. With four shades, Cargo Cosmetics Beach Blush is ideal. A clean blusher brush cut on an angle helps too. No point in trying a new look if the brush is loaded up with your usual colour.

    Now you’re sorted, the idea is to apply the darkest shade right on the bone and slightly underneath. Done softly using the side of the brush, it gives a sense of depth to the face. Next load the tip of the brush with the lighter shade and gently pat it along the top of the cheekbone for contrast. That makes the angle of the bones more obvious.

    The next step is blending. I find swirling motions help mix the shades but again, tread lightly. In fact, the softly softly approach is exactly why blushed-up cheekbones look modern. If you find yourself running that brush back and forth over the palette and repeating the pattern on your face it’s time to load some Robert Palmer on to your iPod.

    How will you be wearing blush this weekend? 

    60 Member Comments

    talk-a-lot 3 May 2020 4:36 PM

    Cargo Cosmetics Beach Blush with 4 shades to choose from sounds wonderful.

    Yohanna 4 Jun 2016 6:00 PM

    my skin tone does not allow that on my face in any shade. Also I do not have well defined cheekbones i think. Just feel silly with the thing on

    Yohanna 4 Jun 2016 5:59 PM

    blush? never

    bmill229 12 Jul 2014 8:27 AM

    Sound like a great product.

    Goldcat 9 Apr 2014 11:21 PM

    I rarely wear blush.

    Petal 2 Apr 2014 7:27 PM

    I only like a subtle look with blush.

    Trish_D 28 Jun 2013 12:38 PM

    I love blushes with more than one colour in the pallete so you can mix and match as you wish.

    apple8 17 Oct 2012 8:57 AM

    Great tips.

    Limabean 10 Oct 2011 8:42 AM

    i've never been a fan of blush!

    Yohanna 4 Jun 2016 6:00 PM

    Me neither, personally I find them silly on people as most are so obvious

    Biancarushton 11 Apr 2010 10:18 AM

    thanks for this tip its great. i have a beautiful christian dior blush that i use all the time :D

    Sumaya 22 Mar 2010 1:51 AM

    I'm always blushing naturally anyway, so i don't really wear blush.

    Little miss sunshine 15 Jun 2009 1:11 PM

    I've never worn blush - I don't find the need for it!

    Princess Pink 27 Apr 2009 5:15 AM

    I love my Natio Mineral Blusher! I don't leave the house without wearing it now, cos I'm so pale I just look washed out and flat if I don't wear blush! xx

    Angi (not verified) 12 Aug 2008 10:53 PM

    i cant find a good bronzer at all.... :( i have light tan complexion as im european but then again its winter so im lighter at the moment and i like very bold makeup, and when it comes to finding a bronzer i cant find anything. its either not dark enough or not deep enough.

    any suggestions? xo

    lgauci 7 Jul 2008 1:19 AM

    I love the mousse blush by revlon.It is smooth and goes on my cheeks with a lovely colour.Nothing like a blusher to highlight your checkbones.

    annibaby 6 Jul 2008 10:29 PM

    I have recently starting wearing blush again to give me a hint of colour, blush is great for warming up a pale complexion.

    GoddessMagick 6 Jul 2008 2:06 PM

    I like bronzer and blush if it's the right shade. Being quite fair skinned and having quite pronounced cheekbones I find that I need to be careful what shade i apply so as not to look like an overdone China doll! Am still learning how to master the art of application,....

    leftlane 6 Jul 2008 10:50 AM

    I'm not a Blush lover but I attempted to do this & well let's say it seems I am going to have to practice for months to come. Oh well it was worth trying & my face enjoyed the massage from removing prior attempts

    mrsB_ 6 Jul 2008 9:53 AM

    I'm quite pale and have very strong cheekbones and blush really changes my face when I wear it. That look doesnt look good on everyone I guess, I can pull it off but it's not my style.

    adelyn kiki 6 Jul 2008 8:52 AM

    have always loved the look of cheekbones, though i find it so hard to find the right colours and apply it so that it doesn't look like circus cheeks..

    Mia_aus (not verified) 6 Jul 2008 8:50 AM

    Love the look of blush under the cheek bones, such an 80's glamour look and I love the 80's look. Great to know that I never really stopped the look and will continue to do it, its face slimming and looks very attractive.

    leesax 6 Jul 2008 8:38 AM

    I am a serial blush wearer, and I always use these steps! Occasionally I prefer to just revert to the old pink apples cheeks though, because sometimes the strong cheekbones look can be a bit harsh.

    Spiteful 6 Jul 2008 8:23 AM

    I generally supply my own blush naturally. I really like the pure flawless white skinned look without the mess of blush i usually make

    Face Paint 6 Jul 2008 6:50 AM

    I prefer a swift walk around the block in chilly air for the same look.

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