Are you making these blush mistakes?
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.
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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.
RELATED: How to choose the best highlighter for you
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.
4 blushes we love:
- Arbonne Cosmetics Blush
- Rimmel London Mono Blush
- Mirenesse Marble Mineral Blush Face Powder
- Benefit CORALista
Have you committed any of these blush crimes? Which product would you like to see in the next ‘crimes against’ video?
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124 Member Comments
I think I have been guilty of doing some of these blush crimes, thanks for your tips Beauty Heaven.
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Blush is my enemy. I have neutral skin so finding a blush colour that suits me is a nightmare.
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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.
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I'm on the look for a good affordable pink blush. It adds so much to the look.
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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
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oh deer but I love glitter!
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Trying not to wear a hole in my blush is so hard!
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My favourite blush at present is the Rimmel London Mono Blush in Pink Rose.
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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!
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I've hardly ever used blush. I think I've been scared off by Myer and David Jones retail assistants going overboard.
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I sure hope not, am in need of a lovely new blush, so many gorgeous brands to look at
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I do find blush tricky to get right. I'm very conservative with it so I don't end up looking like a clown
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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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What a great tip about the illuminator! I had no idea! Although mine is an illuminator/blush in one?
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I already have high colour so I need to be careful
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I do have a glittery mineral one and I have to be very careful to only apply 1 stroke of it lol
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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
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I use a powder blush over a cream blush to give me a nice colour and glow all day. (not to dark or shimmery :) )
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One of my signature looks in High School was bright pink cheeks - it was cute I don't regret it! lol
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Definitely guilty for wearing the wrong blush colours
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Love a nice blush, shimmer for me is best left for evening
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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.
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I have no blush, never had...so that may be a crime too? lol =D
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