Blush tailoring works best with liquid blushes since you’re mixing one liquid formula (your foundation) into another. While Siard says concealer can work in a pinch, foundation creates a more seamless result because it has less pigment. (Writer’s note: I also tried this with a cream blush, and it wasn’t nearly as successful; I ended up wasting more product than I actually used.)
To test the technique, I dispensed a few drops of liquid blush onto the back of my hand. One that I’m currently reaching for nonstop is DIBS Beauty’s Cool Blush Cheek Stain in Moody Girl, a rich terracotta shade that looks especially flattering on my olive skin. (It’s very similar to my favorite shade of Rhode’s Pocket Blush, Toasted Teddy.) I usually wear it straight from the tube, but for summer, I’m craving something a little softer. Blush tailoring to the rescue!
My first attempt wasn’t exactly a success. I mixed nearly equal parts blush and foundation onto the back of my hand, which resulted in a muddy, greige-looking blob. The trick is to start with far less foundation than you think you need. You can always add another tiny drop, but it’s much harder to revive an over-diluted blush. (Not to mention, you’ll end up with way too much product for a single application.) Another tip: Reach for a sheer, skin-like foundation or skin tint instead of a matte, full-coverage formula, which can change the texture and finish of your blush. I used Versed’s Multi-Serum Skin Tint as my mixing medium, and it worked beautifully.
To test the technique, I dispensed a few drops of liquid blush onto the back of my hand. One that I’m currently reaching for nonstop is DIBS Beauty’s Cool Blush Cheek Stain in Moody Girl, a rich terracotta shade that looks especially flattering on my olive skin. (It’s very similar to my favorite shade of Rhode’s Pocket Blush, Toasted Teddy.) I usually wear it straight from the tube, but for summer, I’m craving something a little softer. Blush tailoring to the rescue!
My first attempt wasn’t exactly a success. I mixed nearly equal parts blush and foundation onto the back of my hand, which resulted in a muddy, greige-looking blob. The trick is to start with far less foundation than you think you need. You can always add another tiny drop, but it’s much harder to revive an over-diluted blush. (Not to mention, you’ll end up with way too much product for a single application.) Another tip: Reach for a sheer, skin-like foundation or skin tint instead of a matte, full-coverage formula, which can change the texture and finish of your blush. I used Versed’s Multi-Serum Skin Tint as my mixing medium, and it worked beautifully.
