Help with too-strong blush :)

[iheartangE]

Hey everyone! I recently bought MAC Pro p/b in Azalea, and it's gorgeous but uber pigmented and bright (I'm very fair skinned so even with the lightest swipe of my blush brush I look ridiculous).

What do I do? Is there some special tool or technique to make for a much lighter application? I appreciate any input

Thanks in advance!

I heard that a Fantail brush makes for "lighter and more natural application of products." Is this true? Should I check this out?

 

[liv]

The 187 is perfect for this! I'm fair too, and it makes all my blushes go on perfectly.

 

[knoxydoll]

What brush are you using to apply it with, I sometimes have trouble getting enough colour. I love this blush btw.

I use either a 182 or a 187 or a 188.

 

[iheartangE]

I currently use UD's Blush Brush

 

[knoxydoll]

I would look at getting one of the ones I suggested, even a cheaper version of them would help. I think the brush you're using now isn't fluffier enough, but I've never used that specific brush before.

 

[knoxydoll]

Oh and shake the brush off before you put it on your face. I always tape the brush handle on my first knuckle so that a bunch of the powder comes off. Also only tap the brush once in the powder, don't swirl it in the pot.

 

[aeni]

After applying, use a sponge to wipe and blend. You can also add on a touch more foundation.

 

[kimmy]

Quote:

Originally Posted by aeni After applying, use a sponge to wipe and blend. You can also add on a touch more foundation.

definately. you can also try applying some lighter loose powder over the blush to tone it down a little.

 

[EyeshadowJunkie]

def the 187!! if you dont wanna shell out the cash for that, kohls sells the flirt skunk brush for 6 bucks. works just as well. i do agree the sponge thing works but using the skunk brush is much easier and quicker... one step application.

 

[tiramisu]

I would recommend using a 187 brush, and as an alternative idea--then go over the blush color with a lighter highlight powder, like MAC's beauty powder, with the same 187 to sheer it out a bit.

 

[nunu]

Heya!
I definately reccomend a skunk brush (187 or 188) for this, because this brush is great for very pigmented blushers. It will only apply a bit to your cheeks and it also makes colours buildable

hth

 

[priss]

i have azalea and i agree. i swear this stuff should be packaged as a pigment in a jar, the color is so intense. last year the raquel welch 169 contour brush was launched and didnt do too well. it is being repromoted with - again as a limited edition- with the sculpt and shape launch and i think it would be great. the reason it was launched with raquel welch was because it would deliver buildable color- not intense color the first go'round. this is very necessary for older women. its also necessary for contouring which is why it came back with sculpt and shape. it delivers buildable contouring rather than "dirty" spots because too much color was deposited.


hth

 

[frocher]

Use the 187 or sheer it out with a little loose powder afterwards.

 

[Patricia]

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Originally Posted by nunu Heya! I definately reccomend a skunk brush (187 or 188) for this, because this brush is great for very pigmented blushers. It will only apply a bit to your cheeks and it also makes colours buildable hth

i second this