topic Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it in Beauty

Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 11:56:54 GMT

Not always, but occasionally my skin looks a little pale or washed out. I just purchased a cheap --- Elf blush in a very pretty light shade and in a formula --- cream to powder. I have never used much blush and never used this formula at all.

Am I to use this right after foundation and before powder? Or do I apply powder first and then the blush?

Also, the directions just say, just apply a swipe with fingers. Should I try this or use a brush? I don't want to apply much and look too obvious.

Thanks!

I figured I would get an inexpensive blush just to see if I liked it!!!

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

Poodlepet2 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 12:07:18 GMT

Good morning again! When applying cream blush, always remember cream on cream or liquid....: you don't necessarily want to put cream on top of powder.

Apply foundation, then your blush: using powder can tone it down if you need to.

I always check the color on the back of my hand by patting my finger on the blush and patting on my hand. That tells me how much to apply.

Less is more. Make a dot on the Apple of your cheek and start blending towards your hairline.

You don't have to be a MU artist, but where you place your blush makes a huge difference-and no, you don't have to buy more products.

Do you have any makeup sponges? The disposable will do, but those are incredibly useful for blending.

Poodlepet2

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

Dusty1 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 13:27:53 GMT

@Poodlepet2 gave you great advice. I love to use cream blush like a base color for my powder blush. I use liquid foundation (but I have used cream blush on powder foundation & it usually isn't a problem), then tap the cream blush onto the fullest part of my cheek & blend it along the cheekbone towards my hair line. It looks best if I don't get too low on my cheek & I make sure that the color fades before it gets to the hair line. You don't want a stripe of color going into your hair. You will see if the color looks too high, too low, too close to your nose. You just want that healthy glow of color on the cheek. Then I powder & use a powder blush over that. It sounds like a lot, but the cream blush is usually a sheer color & just adds depth to my cheek color. And, I may wear a more bronzey cream to the lower part of my cheek & then a peach color right along my cheek to give some contour to my face.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

Harpa — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 15:42:31 GMT

The only thing I would add is that if you want a soft application, you need a soft (or very soft) brush. Fingers are not soft, though you can get a soft look w/ a soft touch.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

SahmIam — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 15:50:44 GMT

Cream on cream; always. You can then set with powder.

I either use my fingers or a non-animal hair blush brush. I find that animal hair brushes hold the cream blush and either it goes on splotchy or I have to use quite a bit more. IT brushes, elf brushes, etc do a great job.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

Poodlepet2 — Sat, 22 Apr 2017 20:37:10 GMT

Harpa and I had a brief discussion not too long ago about creams that you can use on powders-be it, blush, concealer etc.

There are powder foundations, blush-even some finishing powders that you can use a cream product on: the proviso to that is you have to experiment-but you really want to do that when you are not in a rush and can remove if it doesn't work.

Poodlepet2

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:57:36 GMT

@Poodlepet2 wrote:
Good morning again! When applying cream blush, always remember cream on cream or liquid....: you don't necessarily want to put cream on top of powder.

Apply foundation, then your blush: using powder can tone it down if you need to.

I always check the color on the back of my hand by patting my finger on the blush and patting on my hand. That tells me how much to apply.

Less is more. Make a dot on the Apple of your cheek and start blending towards your hairline.
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You don't have to be a MU artist, but where you place your blush makes a huge difference-and no, you don't have to buy more products.

Do you have any makeup sponges? The disposable will do, but those are incredibly useful for blending.
Poodlepet2

@Poodlepet2

Thank you! Very nice advice. I don't have any disposable onces but I have seen those little tiny onces in pack in stores --- maybe I will get some and try those.!

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:58:31 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
@Poodlepet2 gave you great advice. I love to use cream blush like a base color for my powder blush. I use liquid foundation (but I have used cream blush on powder foundation & it usually isn't a problem), then tap the cream blush onto the fullest part of my cheek & blend it along the cheekbone towards my hair line. It looks best if I don't get too low on my cheek & I make sure that the color fades before it gets to the hair line. You don't want a stripe of color going into your hair. You will see if the color looks too high, too low, too close to your nose. You just want that healthy glow of color on the cheek. Then I powder & use a powder blush over that. It sounds like a lot, but the cream blush is usually a sheer color & just adds depth to my cheek color. And, I may wear a more bronzey cream to the lower part of my cheek & then a peach color right along my cheek to give some contour to my face.

@Dusty1

Thank you for your reply! I definitely am afraid of getting a fake look! I will have to proceed slowly on this!

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 10:59:42 GMT

@Harpa wrote:
The only thing I would add is that if you want a soft application, you need a soft (or very soft) brush. Fingers are not soft, though you can get a soft look w/ a soft touch.

@Harpa

Thank you! I am after all these years not very accomplished with makeup. I had my look pretty well down when I was young --- but now? Well, that's a whole different story!

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Sun, 23 Apr 2017 11:00:36 GMT

@SahmIam wrote:
Cream on cream; always. You can then set with powder.

I either use my fingers or a non-animal hair blush brush. I find that animal hair brushes hold the cream blush and either it goes on splotchy or I have to use quite a bit more. IT brushes, elf brushes, etc do a great job.

@SahmIam

Thank you! Good to know. I have used the Elf brushes and find that I am liking them. Not expensive either.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

Dusty1 — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 13:23:08 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 How is your blush experiment going? Do you look young, fresh & glowing?

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

SilleeMee — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:27:51 GMT

Tip for any blush application on older women or those of us who once had higher cheeks...it's more flattering to place your blush slightly higher and outward on your cheeks rather than on the center of the apples. Center of of apples tends to draw things down. Placing blush higher brings a more lifted look.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

ccassaday — Mon, 24 Apr 2017 14:53:52 GMT

Elf makes a small stipple brush that is perfect for applying cream blushes.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

JustJazzmom — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 03:28:52 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Tip for any blush application on older women or those of us who once had higher cheeks...it's more flattering to place your blush slightly higher and outward on your cheeks rather than on the center of the apples. Center of of apples tends to draw things down. Placing blush higher brings a more lifted look.

That was on a Wayne Goss YouTube video.

I've been applying blush right above my cheekbones for a while now.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:56:22 GMT

@Dusty1 wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 How is your blush experiment going? Do you look young, fresh & glowing?

@Dusty1

Thanks for asking! HA-- I wish! No, I haven't gotten the hang of it yet. I will have to wait until the weekend when I can mess with it more!

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:57:14 GMT

@SilleeMee wrote:
Tip for any blush application on older women or those of us who once had higher cheeks...it's more flattering to place your blush slightly higher and outward on your cheeks rather than on the center of the apples. Center of of apples tends to draw things down. Placing blush higher brings a more lifted look.

@SilleeMee

I hadn't heard that and I appreciate the tip! Maybe this will be something I can try -- and will look better!

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 09:58:05 GMT

@ccassaday wrote:
Elf makes a small stipple brush that is perfect for applying cream blushes.

@ccassaday

I was just looking at their brushes yesterday and saw a regular blush brush --- is this the one you are talking about??

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

ccassaday — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:13:30 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@ccassaday wrote:
Elf makes a small stipple brush that is perfect for applying cream blushes.
@ccassaday
I was just looking at their brushes yesterday and saw a regular blush brush --- is this the one you are talking about??

It will say small stipple brush.

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

Kabella — Tue, 25 Apr 2017 13:59:22 GMT

@AngelPuppy1 I use my fingers or a brush. Since you are new to applying cream blushes, just use a small amount on 2 finger, your 3rd & 4th. The warmth of your fingers while gently blending works well. I can reco.an affordable brush for blending cream blushes which does work well. Its Elf Studio small stipple brush. I have others too but Elf works just as well. Just lightly dip it on the blush, you can always add more. If you feel you have used too much blush, use a damp beauty blender & pat that over the blush to lighten the application. Good Luck

Re: Cream to powder blush --- how to apply it

AngelPuppy1 — Wed, 26 Apr 2017 09:25:38 GMT

@ccassaday wrote:
@AngelPuppy1 wrote:
@ccassaday wrote:
Elf makes a small stipple brush that is perfect for applying cream blushes.
@ccassaday
I was just looking at their brushes yesterday and saw a regular blush brush --- is this the one you are talking about??
It will say small stipple brush.

@ccassaday

Thank you --- will look for!