Beauty

[JudyL]

Yesterday I had posted about having an issue with using liquid/cream blush and it removing the foundation underneath when I applied it.

Now I'm thinking maybe I'm applying it wrong.  So, please let me know how you apply your liquid/cream blush.   Do you spray your foundation with setting spray first?  Do you use a brush?  Sponge?   

[Dusty1]

@JudyL I love cream/liquid blush!

I usually wear Fenty Soft Matte Powder Foundation. If I use liquid foundation it is Mac Studio Fix Fluid.

I just tap my finger in the liquid/cream & then starting on the apples of the cheeks start tapping the blush on. Blending & spreading it as I continue to tap.

I try to keep the color away from my hair line. 

If I get color there it is easy to blend away with my fingers or a sponge.

Daniel Sandler Liquid Blush is my favorite.

I love the Wander Beauty Double Date Cream Blush.

Both brands work easily over my foundation & wear all day on my combo skin.

[haddon9]

What I do is add three small dots high up on my cheekbones going up to my temples and then I use a brush to lightly put it on with a tapping motion.

  I also really don't wear a lot of foundation since I don't need it.  I found a foundation that matches my complexion perfectly and I only blend a little onto my cheeks.  

[SilleeMee]

Use a fluffy brush and don't load the brush with too much at a time. You can always add more but can't take away.

REAL TECHNIQUES has one just for liquid blush.

[wagirl]

I have a few really nice brushes that I use for liquids ----makes a real difference and looks really nice. Easy to do as well.

[JeanLouiseFinch]

@JudyL - I use primer, then foundation, followed by a little talc free setting powder.  I tap cream blush on with my finger.  Sometimes I'll set the cream blush with a little powdered blush.  When I'm all done with everything I'll mist on a little  setting spray.

[Icegoddess]

I apply blush after doing my eye makeup which I apply after my foundation, so there's plenty of time for the foundation to dry.  

If it's liquid, I put a small amount on my fingertips and rub them together until they'r mostly dry and then lightly tap onto my cheeks.

If it's a cream, I have a fluffy angled brush, Sonia Kashuk 109, that I just sweep over the blush and then onto my cheeks.  

There's another method I've read about applying contour and blush prior to foundation.  It's supposed to give a more natural look.  I tried it with my contour but felt like it just disappeared.  Do a search for it.  There are some Youtube videos.  There's a name for that technique, but I can't remember it, Under something I thinks. 

[Jk9]

I had some Benefit Benetint for years and never used it because I couldn't get it right.  So I am just reading this one.

[nyc1]

@JudyL   I always wore powder blush until recently when I learned how to apply creams and liquids and got really nice brushes.  Prior to that,  whenever I tried,  my cheeks would look splotchy.  You can go onto YouTube and watch some videos of how to do it.  Watch several as they all have slightly different techniques.

Moisturize well first and allow it to drink into your skin.  I don't wear any foundation nor do I use a setting spray.   I use a few dots of concealer on my face in the spots that bother me.   I do my eye make up first (minus the mascara) ,  then concealer,  then mascara,  then blush.  Lipstick last.

I dot the 3 dots of liquid on the upper cheek and use mostly BK beauty brushes or a stippling brush to apply.  With cream I use my BK Beauty 107 brush to apply and then may use a larger fluffier brush to soften the final look.

Some people apply on the tops of their hands first and then pick up product from there.

I always go in lightly and will build if nec.  Sometimes I'll use 2 different blush colors on each cheek,  applying one at a time.   I find that brushes make a HUGE difference in application.   

I learned how to stipple the liquid onto my cheeks and sometimes the creams as well. 

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

[JudyL]

@nyc1  - Ok so this is what I did this morning and it seems to have worked!  YEA!  It was a suggestion by @monicakm .

Did my skin care and let it sit for a bit.  Then did primer and foundation and let that sit while I did brows, eyes, and concealer.  Then I applied a light layer of powder on cheeks and nose - usually do that anyway - then applied powder blush.  Sprayed with settng spray & let that dry down for a bit.  Then took a tiny amount of liquid blush on the back of my hand, tapped a little on my finger, then very gently tapped the liquid blush onto my cheeks.  It worked!  Nothing moved!  It looks great! 

Thank you so much for caring enough to write such a detailed response to my post.  It is so appreciated.