Gone are the days when people were afraid to use blush for fear of looking like a clown. Now, the blush has made a major comeback, becoming a key element in makeup routines and beauty influencers have been having a field day(year) showcasing innovative ways to wear it.
Here are four blush trends that are currently taking the beauty community by storm.
1. Draping
Draping is a technique that takes blush beyond the cheeks and up towards the temples, creating a lifted, sculpted look. This trend, reminiscent of the 80s, uses blush as a contour alternative, giving the face a more youthful and vibrant appearance. Influencers use this method to add dimension and warmth to their faces, often pairing it with a natural, dewy foundation to let the blush take centre stage. Popular shades for draping include peach, coral, and soft pinks, which blend seamlessly into the skin for a natural flush.
2. Sunset Blush
The sunset blush is a simple but beautiful technique that involves mixing two shades of blush and a liquid highlighter. It is achieved by placing both shades of the blush right on the cheekbone and a swipe of the highlighter just above it. Blend upwards, and the result is just as the name suggests, “Sunset.” It gives a pretty, dewy, glowy look
3. Youjin Technique
This technique markets blush as a multi-purpose makeup product. You can use either a liquid blush or a pigmented lipstick for this.
This technique uses the blush as eyeshadow, contour, lipstick and cheek blush.
4. Boyfriend Blush
The latest on this list, the Boyfriend Blush technique, basically eliminates the rule that blush must sit on the cheekbone. Instead, the blush is applied lower on the face, beneath the cheekbones, and runs from the ear to the nose.
