Easy Everyday Makeup: How to Use a Multi-Use Blush Stick

Woman with a soft rose flush on her cheeks and lips

A blush stick is one of the easiest makeup products to use. You can apply it with your fingers, it blends in seconds and it works on both cheeks and lips. Here is how to get a fresh, natural look.

1. Start with a clean, moisturized face

Apply your usual skincare and let it settle. Cream products blend best on skin that is not dry or tight.

2. Dot it on

Swipe the stick directly onto the apples of your cheeks, or dab it on in two or three small dots.

3. Blend with your fingertips

Tap and blend upward toward your cheekbones with clean fingertips. Tapping gives a softer finish than rubbing.

4. Build slowly

Add more only if you want more color. It is easier to build up than to remove.

5. Use it on your lips too

Dab a little on your lips and press them together for a coordinated, easy look.

Choosing a shade

Our dewy blush stick comes in six shades: Bright Coral, Soft Pink, Bright Pink, Soft Mauve, Bronze Glow and Neutral Peach. Warmer shades such as coral and peach look fresh, while pinks and mauve give a cooler flush.

As with any new product, do a patch test first and stop using it if you notice irritation.

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