WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER BASEDON YOUR FACE SHAPE

Blusher can be such an essential step for any makeup routine, be it natural or glam. It adds the colour back into your cheeks that may have been covered up by your base, making your complexion look healthier and more youthful. When placing your blush, you want to focus on areas where your skin naturally flushes. Although makeup is all about artistry and individuality, there are optimal placements for where to apply your blusher based on your face shape.

01. PRODUCTS TO USE

When it comes to blusher, Mii has you covered for whatever blush look you desire, be that natural or bold. Our Colour Wonder Lip and Cheek Balm will give you a buildable, more pigmented colour that is easy to blend on-the-go. The Cheek Veil Liquid Blush is another great option; it is easy to apply and will give your cheeks a more natural tint of colour. Or, our Uplifting Cheek Colour will give you a natural pop of colour, with a classic buildable powder formula. For a more radiant powder blush, try our Celestial Skin Shimmer which will give you a glistening flush with an illuminating, glowy finish.

02. TYPES OF FACE SHAPES

Everyone has a different face shape, but your face shape will fit into one of six categories; oval, round, square, diamond, heart or triangular. Finding out which category you fit into can help you discover makeup techniques to best flatter your natural bone structure.

OVAL

• An oval face is longer than it is wide, the jaw is usually narrower than the cheekbones and the forehead is only slightly wider than the curved chin.

WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER

• For an oval face shape, because facial features possess a slightly longer length in comparison to their width, the objective is to apply blush in places that will add width. To achieve a healthy and radiant flush, focus on applying blush to the apples of the cheeks. This will help to create the illusion of a wider face shape. Blend your blush out by moving your brush just above your contour line, moving from the apples of your cheeks upwards towards the ears to ensure no harsh lines.

ROUND

• With a round face, the length and width of the face are near equal, with the cheekbones being the widest part of the face.

WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER

• When applying blush to a round face shape, the aim is to add definition and dimension to the face. Aim slightly higher on the cheeks to visually uplift and define the face shape. Delicately sweep blush onto the tops of the apples of your cheeks, creating a soft lifting effect. By concentrating on placing your blush slightly higher, a round face can achieve a more sculpted appearance whilst complementing the natural roundness of your cheeks. You may also want to try dusting a little bit of blush onto your chin – this can elongate the appearance of your face.

SQUARE

• A square-shaped face has a wide hairline and a wide jawline, with your forehead, cheekbones and jaw all being near enough the same width.

WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER

• Square faces possess inherent angularity, so the objective here is to create a softened appearance by creating the illusion of more rounded features. Concentrate the blush on the apples of the cheeks. Apply using gentle, circular motions to ensure a seamless blend. Finally, lightly sweep the blush outwards towards the ears to ensure a natural finish with no harsh borders around your blush. Applying a little bit of blush around your hairline can also help soften the edges of your face.

DIAMOND

• A diamond-shaped face has both a narrow chin and forehead with wide and high cheekbones.

WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER

• To apply blush on a diamond-shaped face, begin stamping the blush onto the tops of the cheekbones. From there, blend it outwards towards the ears to achieve a seamless finish. A diamond face shape is also very well-suited for a higher blush placement due to prominent cheekbones. You may want to try blending a small amount of blush from your cheeks to your temples to accentuate your bone structure.

HEART

• A heart-shaped face has a wider forehead, narrower chin and some people may have a widow’s peak in their hairline.

WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER

• Blush on a heart-shaped face can soften the appearance of facial features and enhance roundness, creating a gorgeous flush of colour to the cheeks. When applying blush, focus on the apples of your cheeks. Start slightly lower and follow a curved, U-shaped motion along your cheekbones, extending towards the temples. Sweep your brush back and forth to seamlessly blend the edges, for a lifted appearance.

TRIANGULAR

• Triangular-shaped faces are narrowest at the top of their forehead and widest at their cheekbones, jaw and chin.

WHERE TO APPLY BLUSHER

• When applying blush to a triangular-shaped face, it should be added in a sideways V shape on the cheekbones. To do this, use a blush to gently sweep along the hollows of your cheekbones, starting from the apples of your cheeks and moving towards your temples. Then, blend the blush slightly over your brow, towards the centre of your forehead. This will help balance your face for a flattering flush of colour.