Choosing the right blush for your skin type can be challenging. Whether you're a fan of light shimmer or bold pigment, understanding the differences between cream and powder blush is key to perfecting your look.

Sometimes all you need in your makeup kit is an eyeshadow, a lip gloss and a little blush to brighten up your face and get you ready for the day. Blush is perhaps the most important element of makeup. 

For a short time, people may be attracted to bronzers and highlighters, but a perfect blush color never goes out of style.

However, this element of makeup is no longer as simple as it once was. It now comes in many structures and formulations, making it more difficult to find the right one. Once you figure out which blush texture works for your skin type, you'll find yourself making the blush game easier than ever. This guide from makeup artist Tanvi Marathe shows you how to choose the blush that's right for you.

Cream blush

Cream blushes are available in boxes or tubes. They promise a natural, moisturizing and nourishing color, while also being easy to apply.

According to Marathe, you should make sure to avoid using cream blush after setting powder products. 
Use a moisturizer first and then apply the cream blush, finishing with a powder. Take the pigment in your hand first and then apply the color with your fingers. This will result in a smoother blend and an even application of the blush, rather than it becoming concentrated in one spot.

Liquid blush

The liquid blush is moisturizing, pigmented and offers a long lasting effect.

According to Marathe, you have to be careful with this type of blush. Avoid placing the product directly on the skin with the applicator. Apply the product to the wrist first and then spread it over the skin with a make-up brush to avoid smudging. Remember that, if you apply liquid blush directly on the face and do not spread it in time, it will leave marks and marks. 

For serum-based blushes, Marathe suggests avoiding using makeup tools or brushes during application. It seems that the brushes can absorb all the product due to its watery texture. Put the product on your fingers and then apply it to your cheeks.

Powder blush

Pressed powders and compacts are easy to use, apply and set or reset throughout the day.

“Powder blush is easier to use. All you need is a soft brush,” reveals Marathe. 

She suggests experimenting with blush placement, depending on your face shape. For round faces, she suggests applying it to the contours of the cheeks for a lifted look. For square faces, spreading blush on the cheekbones will soften the features. 

"Use powder blush sparingly and build it up gradually," she concludes.

Tips to get the most out of your blush 

Avoid applying shimmer blush to areas with visible open pores. You can also use it on the high points of the face as a substitute for highlighter.

Instead of using regular contours, you can use blush to contour your face. It's another pretty shape for a very natural look.

When layering, remember that creams and liquid products always go first, and powders always go second.

Which blush is for whom?

Oily and acne-prone skin
This type of skin naturally produces more oil, which causes enlarged pores to appear more prominently. 

Marathe says that powder textures reduce the appearance of pores, but if the blush has shimmer, it will emphasize the appearance of pores even more. 

“Use powder blush. Any cream, lotion or serum will slide off the skin and may contain mineral oil, which won't suit oily or acne-prone skin,” she adds.

Dry or balanced skin

Having a balanced skin means that the skin is healthy and elastic. However, you may experience periods of dryness due to weather and lifestyle factors. When you have dry skin, the sebaceous glands produce less natural oil than usual. 

“This skin type can use any formula, depending on their preferences. People with this skin can use powder creams — it all depends on what they want,” says Marathe.

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