Applying Bronzer/ Blush

Dec 29, 2013

Kristen K.

I always wondered the difference between bronzer and blush. also do you put both on? ha I have no clue I always just use a natural look when I go out but I want to do something different. also if there are any tutorials please let me know. Thanks!

Dec 29, 2013

Haley S.

Actually I apply highlighter to the parts of the face Mairead said she puts bronzer. Bronzer is more for warming up your face or contouring. You see it used more on the edges of the face- temples, jawline.

Dec 29, 2013

Hannah K.

No, Mairead is right, bronzer is to warm up your face. It's not supposes to be used for contouring, as bronzers are often sheer, orangey or shimmery. To contour with a bronzer you would have to apply a heck of a lot, and that's not the point. Bronzer is just to warm your face up a little if you feel you look pale or washed out :)

Dec 29, 2013

Kristen K.

Do you guys have any tutorials on this?

Dec 29, 2013

Kristen K.

Thanks so much everyone!

Dec 29, 2013

Cat C.

Well bronzer can be used to contour.
Too Faced chocolate soleil
Benefit hoola
Nars Laguna
Mac blunt
All of these are good to use for contour.
NYC sunny
Mac give me sun
Nyx matte bronzer
These are more for warming up the face.
Contour is more dramatic but doesn't have to be. It just depends on how dark and how far in you take your bronzer. To warm up the face you use a larger brush and you don't have to be too precise. With contour, it's about precision and placement. You're mimicking shadows and sculpting.
As for highlight, take it to high points and places you want more emphasis.
Lastly, blush. This is more circumstantial because there are many ways to apply it and there really isn't a wrong way (as long as you follow the usual ways) but there are more flattering ways. Round faces, oval faces, squared... All of these have different ways. Try google images and you'll find the right one for you :)

Dec 29, 2013

Elizabeth R.

I personally use bronzer as an all over glow because I'm always self tanned and my face stays lighter than my body. Blush is used on the apples of your cheeks. Contouring is not necessary. I agree with Jacqueline. The biggest thing I've learned is that you have to do what looks good on you. I used to watch YouTube videos on how to apply makeup all the time. I saw they were using primer,foundation,concealer,blush,highlighter,bronzer,lipstick,eyeshadow Ect. And the title of the video would be like "everyday look for school". Anyway my point is do your makeup however it looks the most flattering on you.

Dec 29, 2013

Elizabeth R.

Oh and a disclaimer: not that there's anything wrong with using that much makeup for an every day look. I just can't pull it off myself.