A Beginners Guide to Black blush | Basics, Uses, and Tips

This post is all about black blush and how to use them. They have been ignored for a while and many think they are just for artistic makeup looks but that is very wrong. Read this article to know how about them.

Black blush is one of those products that sounds like it could only be used by a professional or a drag queen. But more and more people are using it to create stunning looks. If you're interested in trying them, there are several things you should know before jumping into the world of dark makeup: how to use it, what mistakes can happen when using it, and how to get the most out of this product. Let us start:

What is Black Blush?

It is a dark shade of blush that can be used to contour or highlight. It's not for everyone, but if you want to create a dramatic or sultry look, this blush might be right for you. This blush is the perfect shade for winter and can also be used as a way to fake a sun-kissed glow on pale skin. It's one of the best alternatives to bronzer, especially if you have oily skin or don't want your face to look like it's been dipped in oil (ahem, me).

With Black shaded blush, you want to use a very light hand. The product is very pigmented and can easily be overdone on the skin if you're not careful. Use a small fluffy brush and tap off any excess product before applying it to your cheekbones, nose bridge, and chin area. Speaking of application, try the Soft Color Blush (Raw Gem Stone Edition) from Perfect Diary. These blushes are not like the black ones but are somehow special on their own. A highly premium formula, long-wearing times, and packs hyaluronic acid and other nourishing ingredients. We love the results with it and highly recommend it too. Okay, back to black ones now.

How to Use Black Blush?

You can use black-shaded blush, but you have to know how to do it. If you're going to apply black-shaded blush, you might as well do it right. Here's how:

If you're new to black-shaded blush, start with a light application.

Apply it on the apples of your cheeks and blend out from there.

Apply the product to the sides of your nose, on either side of where it meets with your cheekbones. This will give off an illusion that they're wider and more prominent than they are.

Apply black shaded blush in the hollows of your cheeks near where they intersect with a line from ear to the jawbone (this is called "the nasolabial fold"). This will make them appear rounder and fuller.

Apply some more product directly under each eye so that when someone looks at you from above or below, he or she sees dark circles under his eyes instead of pale white skin there--and thus thinks he has darker skin than he or does.

Black-shaded blush can be used on all skin tones, but it looks best on fair to medium complexions.

Use an angled brush to apply black shaded blush over the area where light naturally hits your face (the top part under your cheekbones). Blend well.

After applying black shaded blush, add a bit of highlight with a highlighter or highlighter brush. Look for highlighters in compact or stick form that contain shimmery particles. Highlighters can be applied before or after black shaded blush; however, they typically provide more dramatic results when applied after because they will make the dark color pop more on your skin.

If you want to use black-shaded blush as an eyeshadow, use a brush instead of your fingers or a sponge applicator--it'll help you get the right amount of pigment on your lid without having to go back in with more product and making it look like you have black circles under your eyes (which could happen if you apply too much). 

Conclusion

Black-shaded blush is a great way to fake a sun-kissed glow on pale skin. It can also be used as an alternative to bronzer and highlighter, depending on if you want more of a matte look or something shimmery. When done right, the black-shaded blush looks amazing. The best part about black blush is that it's super easy to use and apply--you don't need any special tools or products (except maybe powder). Just swipe some onto your cheeks with your finger or brush and blend out with another brush until it looks natural.

Black-shaded blushes are great for winter but if you are looking for something on the lighter side, try the Soft Color Blush (Woven Love edition). This release from Perfect Diary retains five stars from hundreds of customers thanks to its velvet smooth texture, skincare infusing ingredients, and much more goodness.