Basics - No.7: Blush

We all love that healthy and natural blush to sit all day'round with us. But sometimes we are either pale, or sick, or sad, and our skin doesn't work with us. Thank God, we can help our complexion look at it's best with the smallest amount of work.

Blushes come in all textures, colors, sizes and shapes. In my opinion, picking one is the hardest part (I for one know I can't stop at just one; it's like being a chocoholic in a candy store). They are parted in a few big color categories like: pink, orange, red, brick and mauve. From these, alternations and mixes are formed. One thing to keep in mind: everybody can use every color, but in different amounts. But cool tones should stick to cool pigments (pink and mauve) and warm ones to warm pigments (orange, red, brick). In this way, you shall see that some colors compliment you more than others. Also, there are shimmery ones and mat ones ( I think these are very elegant, but harder to work with).
As for textures, there are creams, pressed powders or loose powders. Creams are the lightest, making the face fresh and awake. Pressed powders are the most pigmented (depending on the product) and need some training because you can make a day look appear heavy. Loose ones are a medium consistency and can be either very light in color or very pigmented. It is easier to clean up a mistake with them.

What I use: (in the order of the pictures)
*Beja Cosmetics, shade 2 (this is a cheap brand, found here in the shops from the subway)
*Miss Sporty Creamy Blush, shade Bare
*Farmasi Tender Blush On, shade 169
*Ushas Blush, i don't know the shade, but it's a darker rosy pink (also a cheap brand)















Hope this is useful! Have a nice weekend.
Kissu.