How to Get Natural-Looking Flushed Cheeks With Blush

Product Placement Is Key

To make your blush more blendable, Gene likes to warm it up between his fingers before patting the color onto the skin. Start at the apples of the cheeks and work your blush upwards. “Blending upwards lifts the color and softens the look to make it appear more natural,” he says. If you’ve diffused your blush and are looking for more color payoff, gently dab on more product using your fingers. 

Set Everything Except Your Cheeks 

Never will we ever leave the house without setting our makeup — it’s a fact. But, when it comes to preserving the flushed look of our cheeks, powdering properly is crucial. “Focus on the T-zone and perimeter of the face but leave the center fresh and flushed,” says Gene. 

Tone it Down 

While in a dream world we’d get the perfect pop of color just right every time, the reality is that we’re bound to go a little overboard every once in a while. “When this happens, I suggest applying a thin layer of foundation over the cheeks to allow the blush to peek through,” says Gene. “It creates more of a veiled look.”