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Types of Blushers

Earlier women used to stick to one color blusher, usually pinks or peaches. However, nowadays blushers come in a completely new variety of colors and different formulations. There are vast collections of smart new formulas. The major types are traditional powder, a cream texture, a modern liquid or a gel finish. Therefore, there is certainly one out there to go with your skin type.

Powder blush is the most convenient to use. If you prefer powder blush, then select one that is not too sparkly, as it will enhance your wrinkles. Shimmery blushers are good to mature skin as they diffuse fine lines making the delicate skin around your cheeks look younger. As you get older your skin feels drier, for this, you could also try moisturizing cream formula that gives a flattering shine to your skin.

All Skin Types

• Liquid cheek stains : They are excellent for all skin types and face shapes, as you can use a little to attain a natural flush of color or layer to build up the shading to an intense tone that will last all through the day.

  How to apply : They give best results on bare cheeks and need to be applied rapidly to avoid mistakes. Apply powder blusher over cheek stains for long lasting effects.

Dry or Combination Skin

• Cream blusher : Cream blusher is best if you have dry to combination type of skin, as there is no powder to settle on your dry patches. In addition, the texture helps your skin sustain a natural luminous glow.

  How to apply : It is easy to apply on bare skin or over foundation. If you have a round shaped face, then do not apply shade on your cheek, instead apply it on your cheekbones slanting towards your temples.

Oily Skin

• Powder : It is standard and perfect for achieving dense color coverage. It is the best texture for contouring your cheekbones and is perfect for oily skin as it lies well on your skin's surface and reduces shine.

  How to apply : Brush on to your cheeks in a croissant shape for a natural looking flush.

Mature Skin

• Gel or mousse : Mousse and gel formulas are good for mature skins as it gives you a faint result. They can be worn alone on bare skin or else layered over foundation before powder. They are less fiddy to use than liquid stains. All mousse formulas offer velvety finish and are smooth to apply.

  How to apply : When applying gel or mousse blusher tap it gently on to your cheeks and blend upwards and outwards with your fingertips. However, do not apply it on top of your make-up, as you will not be able to blend it.