4 Things You Should Never Do With Blush

If you know how to use blush properly, it can be your best friend. But if you’re making any of the common mistakes in the video above, it has every right to be mad at you.

That’s right, it’s time for another ‘crimes against’ chapter.

In case you’re unaware of the series, it’s become bh’s Sam’s personal mission to rectify the mistreatment of beauty products (first it was lipstick, then foundation), through her ranting and raging.

Watch the video above if you dare... OR if Sam’s wrath is too much to handle, the nicer version can be found below.

BLUSH CRIME #1 Wearing the wrong shade

Not all shades of blush suit all skin tones. As a general rule, cool tones should stick to blush with pink undertones and warm tones should favour blushes with peach undertones. Find out more about which shades will suit you here.

BLUSH CRIME #2 Only applying it to the apples of your cheeks

Applying blush only to the apples of your cheeks can be very ageing. For a more youthful appearance, blend it up towards your ears, or in a specific direction according to your face shape.

BLUSH CRIME #3 Wearing a hole in your palette

Once you find the right shade of blush, you should treat your palette like a princess. Swipe your brush gently across the entire surface, rather than wearing a hole in the middle.

BLUSH CRIME #4 Too much shimmer

We’re all for strobing, but mixing your highlighter into your blush can make you look like a shiny tin man. Keep the tops of your cheekbones as your main highlighting point – not the entire cheek.

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Have you committed any of these blush crimes? Which product would you like to see in the next ‘crimes against’ video?

123 Member Comments

lianatriesmakeup 24 Nov 2018 12:53 PM

Blush is my enemy. I have neutral skin so finding a blush colour that suits me is a nightmare.

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shaper 2 Sep 2018 3:34 PM

Being an older member I have to be careful about what and how I put on blusher or I could end up looking like a clown. I have fair skin and high cheekbones so am very aware of not just doing the prominent areas, gently blending towards my hairline near my ears and also blending down towards the hollow of my cheeks. I don't wear blusher everyday, only night out or a special event.

InbalKan 24 Aug 2018 11:32 PM

I'm on the look for a good affordable pink blush. It adds so much to the look.

NatalieChew 4 Jul 2018 4:18 PM

Amazing!!!

NadSav 19 Jun 2018 10:51 AM

Amazing!

aoperez 7 Jun 2018 1:19 PM

Blush crimes are too easy to commit and as someone with big, ruddy cheeks I tend to avoid blush as much as possible! I am conservative at best when I do use it

Tee631 17 Nov 2017 4:21 PM

oh deer but I love glitter!

Elunia 2 Oct 2017 10:14 PM

Trying not to wear a hole in my blush is so hard!

onlyoni 20 Sep 2017 7:27 PM

My favourite blush at present is the Rimmel London Mono Blush in Pink Rose.

Hollowgal 8 Sep 2017 3:08 PM

I am guilty of number 3, I tend to just use the middle . Next time I will make sure I swirl around too .Thanks for the tips!

Shelbyward 29 Aug 2017 3:13 PM

I've hardly ever used blush. I think I've been scared off by Myer and David Jones retail assistants going overboard.

Shop A Everyday 25 Jun 2017 4:29 PM

I sure hope not, am in need of a lovely new blush, so many gorgeous brands to look at

Chrystalage 20 Jun 2017 10:47 PM

I do find blush tricky to get right. I'm very conservative with it so I don't end up looking like a clown

TheUglyDuckling 20 Jun 2017 4:09 PM

This should be played at the gym to all the 'fashionable' girls who go to the gym wearing virtually nothing except for too much makeup, way too much fake tan + contour + blush + highlight. I would pay good money to see their reactions!

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ThisIsMe 9 Jun 2017 12:36 PM

What a great tip about the illuminator! I had no idea! Although mine is an illuminator/blush in one?

Shop A Everyday 4 Jun 2017 7:54 PM

I already have high colour so I need to be careful

Shop A Everyday 4 Jun 2017 7:53 PM

I do have a glittery mineral one and I have to be very careful to only apply 1 stroke of it lol

Brinsley 3 Jun 2017 10:32 PM

I'm on the hunt for a new blush ... I've been using a bronzer for ages ... think I want to go back to a pinker powder blush

Sally10 3 Jun 2017 5:13 PM

I use a powder blush over a cream blush to give me a nice colour and glow all day. (not to dark or shimmery :) )

thestabbytaco 29 May 2017 10:01 PM

One of my signature looks in High School was bright pink cheeks - it was cute I don't regret it! lol

annieleem 24 Apr 2017 8:46 AM

Definitely guilty for wearing the wrong blush colours

Shop A Everyday 1 Apr 2017 5:51 PM

Love a nice blush, shimmer for me is best left for evening

Goddess..... 30 Mar 2017 1:02 PM

I haven't wore this in a long time but the last time I wore it, Itself was a lightly pink on my cheeks could hardly notice it just how I like it.

Yohanna 28 Mar 2017 6:51 PM

I have no blush, never had...so that may be a crime too? lol =D

Chrystalage 28 Mar 2017 4:04 PM

I went to make up pro and got matched to the right colour. I apply lightly and further than the hollow so it looks balanced and blended with the rest of my makeup

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