Blush can transform your entire makeup look with just a few simple steps. It doesn’t just add colour to the cheeks — depending on where and how you apply it, blush can create a natural, lifted or sunkissed effect.
The secret isn’t only choosing the right shade. It’s also knowing where to place your blush.
For a Natural, Fresh Look
If you want to recreate the natural flush of your cheeks, apply a small amount of blush to the centre of the cheeks and gently blend outwards.
For this look, you can use the Astra Make-Up Identistick Blush Stick. Its cream-to-powder formula blends easily into the skin, while its buildable colour allows you to go from a subtle flush to a more vibrant result.
For a More Lifted Look
Want your blush placement to create a more lifted effect?
Instead of concentrating the colour on the centre of the cheeks, apply it higher along the cheekbones and blend towards the temples.
Astra itself recommends blending blush from the centre of the cheek towards the temples. For an even more dimensional finish, highlighter can be applied just above the blush on the high points of the cheekbones.
For a Sunkissed Look
For a warmer, summer-inspired effect, blend blush across the cheeks and add a very small amount towards the nose.
Peach, coral and warmer shades work beautifully for this style of makeup. Start with a small amount and gradually build the colour until you reach your desired intensity.
Want More Definition?
Blush can also become part of a more sculpted complexion look.
The Astra Make-Up Private Dream Face Palette combines blush and bronzer, allowing you to add colour while creating additional definition.
Alternatively, the Astra Make-Up Romance Palette combines contour, blush and highlighter in one palette for a complete complexion look.
The Most Important Tip? Build Your Colour Gradually
Whatever look you’re creating, start with less product and add more only where needed.
Blush is much easier to build than to remove. With the right placement and blending technique, the same product can create completely different makeup looks.
