Faces By KLM

Bronzer Blusher

We all know how damaging the sun can be. You may walk away from the beach with a suntan, but that's not all you're getting. Excessive sun exposure is responsible for most of the skin damage associated with aging. This damage accumulates slowly over time and starts at an early age. Much of the skin damage is merely cosmetic, but some effects, such as skin cancer, are more serious.

This is why I highly recommend bronzers. Bronzers refer to both sunless tanning creams/sprays and powders used strategically on the face and/or body to get a sunny glow. In this article however, I will focus on facial powder bronzers.

Bronzers today, create a more natural glow and, contrary to popular belief, are not only for darker skin tones and can be worn year round. They mimic the warm golden cast of the sun. Some of the benefits of using a facial bronzer include attaining a tan-like look without the harmful effects (wrinkles, sunspots, sunburn and skin cancer) of the sun. The end effect is a fun, healthy glow that can enhance all skin tones. Best of all, it washes off at the end of the day and can be touched up at any given time.

CHOOSING A BRONZER

Choose a shade that's no more than two shades darker than your skin.

Fair: Choose a honey colored bronzer. Also, if you're fair and sunburn easily, peach or pink bronzers are another great choice. For pale skin, stay away from orange or amber-toned products, they will make your golden glow look too unnatural.

Medium: Choose a rose-bronze or gold flecked bronzer. Copper shades are also nice on olive skin tones.

Dark: Select an amber bronzer powder to highlight the golden undertones associated with most dark skin tones. Apply to cheekbones only, not cheeks.

HOW TO APPLY BRONZER

Apply bronzer where the sun would normally warm the face, such as on tops of cheekbones, temples, bridge of nose and tip of chin. Avoid mixing bronzer into foundation or applying all over the face. To ensure proper application, be sure to use a large makeup brush with longer bristles.

BRONZER TIPS

1 - Bronzer alone can appear dull. For a dewy look, apply cream blush to the apples of your cheeks. The combination of bronzer and cream blush is absolutely gorgeous.

According to makeup artist Bobbi Brown, bronzer looks best on days you don't wear a lot of foundation.

2 - Keep foundation to a minimum when applying bronzer as this can make your complexion too orange and "dirty" when the bronzer is applied. Apply a little tinted moisturizer if you must.

3 - Apply a little pink blusher to your cheeks as well to give a more natural looking glow.

4 - You must apply bronzer with the correct kind of brush - a wide and fluffy powder brush will work best. My favourite bronzer brushes are big, thick and soft with LONG bristles. This ensures an even application without harsh lines.

5 - When applying any kind of bronzer, it is best to start with a light application and build from there. If you make a mistake and apply too much, wipe off with some cotton wool or apply some light face powder on top to lighten the colour.

For a great how-to video on how to apply a facial bronzer properly, see http://www.easymakeupguide.com/bronzers.html for more useful information.

Cari is owner and editor of http://www.easymakeupguide.com and is a bridal makeup artist.

How to apply blusher in order to create amazing cheekbones?

I always just sweep some cream blusher up my cheeks, I don't bother with highlighter and bronzer, but I would like to know how to create dramatic cheekbones like this; http://www.thefashionablehousewife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/cheekbones.jpg
I've always been told I have lovely cheekbones, so I just want to show them off moree:)

It depends on what type of face shape you have to know how you apply the blush. Generally, you should use a contour color, blush and highlighter to bring out high cheekbones.

1. You sweep the contour color (preferably matte finish) in the hollows of you cheek- you can find this by sucking in your cheeks. Sweep the contour color from the hairline out to the cheek and then put a little around the jawline and forehead. It's like outlining a big "3" on the the side of your face.

2. Apply blusher on the cheek- for round shape, apply in a "c" shape to cut down on fullness. For a square shape, apply it in an upward motion. For a long shape apply is straight across to your temples, and for an oval shape just on the apples.

3. Apply highlighter right above the apples of cheeks to give yourself a glow.

I hope that helps

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