Blush Fading

As we move about, heat up, cool back down and inadvertently rub our faces, which we do a lot, blush will fade. The best to apply blush is to utilize a three-layer technique.

Preparation: Make sure your skin is completely dry and smooth before you apply blush. If you have any dry patches, exfoliate first, so the blush won't stick to any dry bits of skin.

Avoid the cheek area while moisturizing because moisturizer will only break down the blush color, causing it to fade faster.

A Three-Layer Technique to Resist Fading Blush:

Step 1: Use your fingertips to apply a gel or cream blush to the apple of your cheeks in gentle, circular motions —massaging a small and expanding letter "O" onto each cheek.

Step 2: Puff on a fine layer of nude-colored translucent powder to pat the powder against the cream or gel blush you applied in Step 1. This will set the color and diffuse the tone.

Step 3 Apply powder blush using a flat, fan-shaped blush brush directly over the translucent powder you applied to your cheeks in Step 2. This will subtly heighten the color and set the blush so it will resist fading.

Remember, don't make the mistake of applying too much color. The ideal cosmetic blush mimics your own natural blush. Subtle and diffused is the most flattering.