The Beginner’s Guide to Choosing the Right Blush

Hey, Glaminai here.
Blush is the quickest way to look awake—but picking the right one can be confusing. Is it cream or powder? Peach or berry? Let’s make it easy so you can stop guessing and start glowing.

💡 What Does Blush Actually Do?

Blush adds healthy color and dimension back into the face after foundation evens things out. It can also subtly lift your features when placed correctly.

Skin Tone → Shade Guide

✨ Cream vs. Powder vs. Liquid

• Cream blush: beginner-friendly, melts into skin; great for normal/dry.

• Powder blush: longer wear, easy to control; great for combo/oily.

• Liquid blush: sheer-to-bold; work in small dots and blend fast.

Where to Put Blush (and How)

1. For a lifted look: place blush slightly above the apples, angled toward temples.

2. For a youthful flush: center it on the apples, then diffuse out.

3. Blend with a damp sponge (cream/liquid) or fluffy brush (powder) in small tapping motions.

🚫 Avoid These Common Mistakes

• Using the same shade year-round (go warmer in summer, slightly deeper in winter).

• Dragging instead of tapping—dragging moves your base.

• Applying too low on the cheek—this can pull the face down.

👑 Beginner-Friendly Picks (by finish)

• Natural glow: cream or liquid with a satin finish.

• Long wear: powder with soft-matte finish.

• Sheer, buildable color: liquid stain (dot lightly!).

💬 Not sure which formula fits your skin type—or which shade flatters your undertone? Ask me at chat.glaminai.comand get a custom match in minutes.