Thursday, May 21, 2009

More On Cream Blushers

As discussed in a previous article, cream blushers are many a makeup artist choice to work with on the face. Cream tends to spread more easily and one can always build for more coverage. Cream blushers are easily applied with the fingers or a foundation brush for a more polished effect. Here are some newer creams I’ve been working with that are supreme.
Julie Hewett’s "Cheekie" cheek and lip shine are little pots of color that can be purchased with their own application brush. They provide a sheer wash of color for cheeks or lips. "Natural" is a beige/pink color; "Jami" is peachy keen; "Bette" is more brick/bronze with a hint of shimmer and "Vampie" is a deeper burgundy wine. There are a couple other colors too like "Rosie" and "Peachie". juliehewett.com
Once again, the Lipstick Queen comes forth with "Oxymoron Matte Gloss" for lips and cheeks. This comes in a few colors but, the two I use are "Honest Politician" (ha) which is a deep rose color and "Deafening Silence" which is more on the beige rose side. These come in sleek clear plastic compacts that can easily be stuck in a back pocket but, they’re not too small. lipstickqueen.com
This blush is one I can’t wait to see hit the states. They sell one or two colors on QVC but, I purchase mine from beautique.com which is a company out of the United Kingdom. The blushers are not really cream. They are definitely a liquid. Makeup artist, Daniel Sandler has his own makeup line and this is his best selling product. It’s called "Watercolour" for cheeks, lips, and eyes. Only one tiny drop is needed for both cheeks because of its high concentration of pigment. "Spicey" is a deep peach/apricot that is perfect for medium colored skin. "Cherub" is a pretty light rosy color for fair complexions and "Truth" is a very light peachy cantaloupe that is perfect as a highlighter or blush for fair skin. There are numerous other colors to choose from too though for all complexions. "Hawaii" or "Paradise" would be beautiful on tanned or darker skin. If you do purchase, be sure to use these often because they tend to stop up but, are easily opened with water or a straight pin. beautique.com
The above blushers are the ones I’m going to exhibit and use at a "Style Camp" next week. Only the best and most workable products will be featured.
Kim Myers

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