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gloBlush application :

Blush application styles and colors are subject to fashion. Sometimes blush is preferred heavy and bright in cool colors, while other times it´s light and sheer in warm colors. To keep abreast of change, one has to watch for new trends in fashion. However, there are a few application techniques that make any blush application look its best:

Blush Formulations

bullet gloBlush: Greatest diversity of colors and works well on all skin types.

bullet gloCream blush: Ideal for creating a sheer glo- -ing finish on dry skin.

Natural Blush Placement

bullet Blush should appear to come from within the skin, like a natural flush.

bullet To create this look, artists should apply blush only to areas of the cheek that flush, namely the apple.

To locate the apple you have 2 options:

1. Have the person smile. The apple will stick out to the right and left of the nose.

2. Measure down from the center of teh iris to the cheek. The apple falls in-line with the iris.

Corrective Blush Placement

bullet The goal is to use blush placement to create an upward angle.

bullet Blush is placed along the center of the cheekbone up towards the ear.

bullet Blush will be most concentrated on the apple and gradually fade upwards.

bullet This method creates beneficial angles in more mature clients.

gloBlush brushes

angled blush: black capra

Contours the cheekbones and enhances the cheek if using a highlighting color.

Blush Brush blush: pure pony

Designed for light shading or color enhancement of the cheek area.

Cream Blush Brush cream blush: raccoon synthetic

Designed for blending your cream blush giving you a smooth, even application.

Fan Brush fan: badger synthetic

A brush designed for delicate blush, bronzer and shimmer application. Ideal for applying powder to the under eye area and for removing shadow fall out.