Tips "How to Apply Blush for Your Face Shape"

We've talked to makeup artists galore, and the truth is, there isn't one right way to apply blush. Depending on your face shape, there's a way for each of us to get the most out of our rosy cheek look. Danielle Gray, makeup artist and The Style and Beauty Doctor blogger gives us the low down on the best ways to apply blush.

Long

For long face shapes, apply blush on the apples and blend out towards the temples. Tip: To get a natural lit from within flush for any face shape, first apply a cream blush with a fluffy blush like Hourglass No. 2 blush brush (or you can cheat and use your fingers), then apply your foundation as you normally would. Finish off with a powder blush.

Oval

For oval faces, apply blush on the apples of the cheeks and blend with a blush brush. Tip: for something a little more dramatic, after you’ve applied foundation and a powder blush, apply a second powder blush using an angled brush. If you get a little crazy with the color, just dust loose powder on your cheek bones to tone it down.

Round

To slim a round face, apply your blush in an angular motion blending from the apples of the cheeks towards the temples. Tip: if you have dry skin or fine lines and wrinkles, try a cream blush. If your skin is oily, stick to powder blush. Powder blush is also better when the temps go up, while cream blush is better for cold water.

Square

For aqaure faces with a stronger jawline, apply your blush in a linear motion a few inches from the sides of your nose. Tip: for all day staying power on your night out, apply cream blush as a base then top with a similarly colored powder blush.

source: http://www.cosmopolitan.com/style-beauty/beauty/how-to/g2642/how-to-apply-blush-for-your-face-shape/