8 tips for applying blush to a round face

A round face is a physical trait that is usually found in overweight girls and ladies 'in body'. But not always. Girls with a standard figure can also have a round face shape simply because nature and genes so ordered. And this form perfectly emphasizes the extraordinary femininity, softness and tenderness, benevolence, sincerity and openness of the image, character of a woman.

Journalists of the online edition interviewed many experts in the field of make-up in order to find out how to emphasize and correct the features of the appearance of chubby girls. And it turned out that one of the most important tools in their hands is blush. How to choose and apply this cosmetic product on a round face, how to combine it with other types of decorative cosmetics, read this article.

How to tell if you have a round face

Before you learn the features of applying blush on a round face, you need to make sure that nature has rewarded you with this very form. To do this, you can consult with a makeup artist, who, in theory, should know well the anatomy of this part of the body. But if there is no time or desire to visit a specialist, you can 'identify' the round face yourself:

1. Visually separate the face from the rest of the head – draw a rounded line with a dark cosmetic pencil, which starts near the auricle, crosses the forehead at its highest point, and ends near the second auricle.

2. Evaluate visually or measure with a ruler whether the length of the face is equal to its width. If the numbers are approximately the same, then the face is round.

3. If parameters such as the width of the cheekbones, forehead, lower jaw also coincide, the chin is round, and the cheeks are chubby, this also indicates that you have a round face shape.

4. A round face can be easily distinguished from an oval or heart-shaped face. But it is close in characteristics to a square one. The main difference is the outlines of the chin. It is not hard and wide, massive, but on the contrary has a very soft line and does not stand out at all against the background of other parts of the face.

How to properly apply blush on a round face

The purpose of applying blush on a round face is not only to balance the overall image, to make it more harmonious, but also to visually correct the too rounded shape. With the help of a decorative cosmetic, the face can be slightly stretched, the shape can be made close to oval, which is considered the most correct.

Experts say that attention should be paid not only to the technique of applying cosmetics, but also to the correct selection of shades. Pastel matte tones of muted shades will help to adjust the appearance. It can be light brown, terracotta, deep beige, gray-pink tones, which, after being applied to the skin, resemble a light tan. General rules for choosing a cosmetic product depending on hair and skin color:

1. Dark-skinned brunettes are suitable for muted, dark colors, for example, bronze, copper, chocolate, peach options.

2. Girls with normal or tanned skin with auburn, dark blonde hair may use pink-brown products.

3. Red-haired women can use cosmetics for cheeks in beige, peach, brick shades.

4. Fair-skinned and fair-haired girls can also use cosmetics in peach and similar shades.

5. It is not recommended to choose bright and juicy berry shades, including those with a pearlescent sheen. Firstly, such products will attract increased attention to the cheeks and cheekbones, and the purpose of applying cosmetics is exactly the opposite of this. Secondly, bright colors will create a 'red cheek' effect that will only accentuate the rounded shape of the face. Also, when choosing shades, you need to remember your color type. If you have it cold, then the cosmetics should have a cold undertone and vice versa.

Blush is applied to a round face in combination with other decorative cosmetics, otherwise the makeup cannot be considered complete, and the image – harmonious and balanced. Therefore, in addition to blush, you need to prepare the following cosmetics:

1. Face primer and separate eyelid primer. These cosmetics will help the foundation, blush and eyeshadow to stay on the skin all day long, without rolling, smearing and crumbling. If you don't have a separate eyelid primer, you can use a regular base.

2. Light concealer to conceal dark circles under the eyes, foundation, powder. The last element is a must if a girl is going to apply blush, especially if she has oily, combination skin.

3. Eyeshadow in muted tones.

4. A pencil or liner for drawing arrows.

5. Mascara.

6. Lipstick or lip gloss.

7. Highlighter is a tool that, in combination with blush, will help to correctly contour a round face.

Before applying blush, a primer, foundation, powder, eyeshadow are applied to the skin, arrows are drawn, the back of the nose is lightened with a highlighter. Now we see in the mirror an almost complete image, the final touch will be the contouring of the cheeks.

In most cases, the blush should be applied to the cheekbones, or the so-called 'apples' of the cheeks. But if we are talking about a round face, a completely different area is covered with pigment. With broad strokes using a thick and soft brush, the cosmetics are applied to the area from the earlobes to the chin. Here, the layer of cosmetics should be practically weightless, shade the skin slightly and gently enough. The second stage of applying blush is to pull in your cheeks, folding your lips with a tube. As a result, pits should form under the cheekbones. This is the starting point for applying the pigment. Distribute the tone evenly, starting from the area under the cheekbones towards the temples. It is recommended to smoothly inject the pigment into the area where hair begins to grow. If you apply this technique, you will not get the feeling that the painted area has any clear boundaries, the makeup will look most natural.

To create the appearance of a slight blush, you can still lightly powder the notorious 'apples' of the cheeks with blush. This makeup technique is called 'dripping'. It combines the use of darker shades of pigments for the area under the cheekbones and lighter shades for application to the cheekbones themselves. But only light pigment of a pale pink or peach shade should be used very carefully so that the skin acquires a pinkish tint, and not bright red, as after being in the cold. The result is a natural shadow effect that masks excess volume in the cheekbones, cheeks and chin. It is important not to forget about careful shading, which will help to hide the boundaries of the transition from one shade to another, to eliminate the mask effect.

Types of blush you can use on a round face

There are several types of blush that can be classified according to their consistency and texture. You need to choose cosmetics depending on your preferences, focusing on how convenient it is to apply them at home or on the road, on how comfortable it is to 'wear' cosmetics on the skin.

Blush types:

1. Dry are the most popular decorative cosmetics, the application of which does not cause any difficulties. Lay on the skin with a thin layer regardless of what accessories are used – brushes or sponges. Application of dry blush is possible even with the help of fingers, pigments are shaded well. They go well with combination to oily skin. They have an optimal composition – natural mineral components, mainly natural pigments and other additives.

2. Creamy – a real salvation for dry skin. Brushing blush is usually not practiced. For this, it is better to use sponges or fingertips. The composition contains natural coloring ingredients, a creamy moisturizing base, and other substances that increase the moisture of the epidermis.

3. Gel blush is suitable for owners of normal skin types. They have a translucent structure, due to which the application of such blush on a round face allows you to get the most natural result without the doll-like effect.

4. A blush similar in consistency to mousse. The number one choice of professional makeup artists. The blush is well shaded in the right directions, does not smudge during the day, does not crumble.

5. Blush in balls. Provides all the benefits of dry pressed blush, but can have a pearlescent sheen. Therefore, you need to choose such cosmetics carefully, and apply to the skin in moderation.

Applying blush to a round face – choosing the right accessories

Girls who do not attach much importance to the makeup process often use their fingers to apply foundation, lipstick and blush. This, of course, is not prohibited, but from the point of view of hygiene and the final result, it is not quite the correct method of action. It's better to buy at least one blush accessory. It will facilitate the process and allow you to make the make-up as natural as possible.

What you can buy to make it easier and better to apply blush on a round face:

1. Brush with soft natural or synthetic bristles and beveled end. In this case, this is the best option, since we will have to apply the blush along the beveled up and down lines. Soft bristles will help blend the pigment well over the desired area. Controlling the amount of pigment on the bristle is easy – just shake the brush to remove excess.

2. A small narrow brush with bristles of the same length – this accessory is suitable for women over the age of 40-45, as they have long been accustomed to using just such a blush application aid, which was popular in their youth.

3. A flat cloth applicator or 'puff' is a good option for even application of blush on the desired areas of the face.

4. The rectangular silicone sponge is suitable for applying creamy and gel, mousse blush.

If you buy a brush of any size and shape with natural or artificial bristles, make sure of the quality of the tool. All hairs should be fixed evenly and tightly. Run your finger across the brush, hold it in your palm, and gently pull the tip. If, after these manipulations, the villi did not begin to fall out, then the brush is of high quality.

General tips for choosing and applying makeup on a round face

Makeup experts shared with reporters a few general tips that will help facilitate the choice of cosmetics and its application on a round face:

1. If you nevertheless decide to use a blush with a soft shimmery shine, then you need to apply them only to the highest points of the cheekbones. And only if your age has not reached 40-45 years. For women in middle age, any gloss on the face is contraindicated.

2. A blush with a cream or gel consistency works well with a creamy foundation. And dry pressed, powdery and ball – with dry.

3. Always use the minimum amount of blush on the brush. It is better to apply several light layers of makeup, controlling the intensity of the shade, than to apply so much pigment the first time that all makeup will have to be washed off and redone.

4. Cream blush can shade not only the cheeks on a round face, but also the lips. There are two advantages here – no need to worry about finding the right lipstick; lip tint will perfectly match your cheek makeup.

5. When applying makeup on a round face, forget about clear horizontal or vertical lines. Such strokes in the make-up visually expand the face and make it more voluminous. This circumstance is the main reason why chubby girls do not need to use a lip liner.

6. When applying blush and other decorative cosmetics, remember that the center of the face should be lighter than the side zones. The emphasis is on the forehead, eyebrows, eyes, upper cheeks. If you want to experiment with blush, with different makeup techniques, do it in a relaxed atmosphere, without rushing to work or any festive event.

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