Blushers: types and properties

Since underwear doesn’t have to be white then blusher doesn’t have to be pink. The truth is, blusher’s aim is to shape face and gift it with healthy and natural look. Learn various types of blushers and their properties.

Blushers – types

• Pressed (a.k.a. Compact) Blushers constitute the most universal type of blushers so they suit all skin types equally well. Pressed powders should be applied either with the aid of a big, cut-at-angle brush or a powder puff.
• Loose Blushers facilitate fast and easy application (also touch-ups) throughout a day. Loose powders are especially recommended for dry skin. This kind of a colour cosmetic has to be applied with an oval and thick brush.
• Multi-Ball Blusher corrects the shape of face. To clarify, this type of a blusher is able to either slim down face or bring out some of its features. The final effect is determined by the colour and the manner of application. Multi-ball blusher has to be applied with the aid of a big, cut-at-angle brush or a powder puff.
• Cream Blusher are rather demanding in terms of use – correct application requires having a knack and time. On the other hand, they are more durable than loose and multi-ball blushers. Cream blushers are suitable for dry skin but they serve oily skin worse. They have to be applied with fingertips.
• Gel Blushers are considered as a good solution for the beginners. Although it’s recommended to apply gel blushers before putting on a foundation, the reverse order is also possible.
• Liquid Blushers can be snaky when it comes to the application because they are heavily pigmented. Liquid blushers can be applied both before of after putting on a foundation, yet always in scarce. In order to apply liquid blusher use a two-layer brush made of synthetic bristle, a foundation brush or fingertips.

According to another division blushers can be either matte or opalescent. Women having normal skin type, with no wrinkles and other skin imperfections, they can reach for opalescent blushers, especially for night-outs. Oily skin owners, in turn, should go for matte blushers instead.

How to match colour of blusher to complexion?

The shade of a blusher should be possibly the closest to your natural blush that appears as a consequence of physical activity or either high or low temperature. Moreover, the shade of a blusher should go hand in hand with the shade of a lipstick.