It’s always fun finding beauty hacks that help you to save money on unnecessary products. Lipstick that can be used as liquid blush is one of them!
Red, coral, pink, orange, and even purple lipsticks can be great dupes for liquid blush. Sure, it won’t act in the same way as powdered blush, but that doesn’t mean you can use the odd blob of lipstick on your cheeks to create a blush effect.
The key to applying lipstick on your cheeks is to use the right tools. While some people might prefer to use a brush, we prefer to use a damp sponge for blending lipstick on cheeks. This is because a brush is more likely to spread the product around the whole of the cheek, whereas a sponge will keep it in the right place. Also, a sponge will help to absorb the product, so it will prevent you from looking like a clown with bright red cheeks! We like these Beakey Makeup Sponges best!
You also have to think about what base you are applying the lipstick to. Some people like to apply their lipstick to their cheeks after they have applied foundation, while others prefer to apply it before foundation. If you have a pigmented lipstick that might be too bright to be used as a blush, you can always apply it before the foundation, as the foundation will work to mute the color. This will also help to achieve a natural blush look.
If you are planning on applying lipstick to your cheeks after you have applied your foundation, it’s important to not set your foundation base with powder beforehand. If you apply lipstick to a foundation that has been set with powder, it will not blend properly. Instead, it is likely to look patchy and might actually lift the foundations and powder away from your skin, which means you’ll have to start all over again!
The main problem with applying lipstick to cheeks is that people might often use the wrong color. The last thing you want to do is to apply red lipstick to your cheeks, only to realize you look like you’ve run a marathon or you’ve got a bad sunburn.
To ensure this doesn’t happen, only use lipsticks that you think would compliment your skin. Only apply these lipsticks to your cheeks a little bit at a time, as it’s much easier to build up the pigment than to take it away. As always, blend blend blend!
The only reason applying lipstick to your cheeks could be bad is that some lipsticks might cause irritation or a reaction to sensitive skin. Lipstick is meant for lips, after all, so if you find that your skin often flares up when you try new makeup products, you might want to reconsider using lipstick on your cheeks.
Also, lipstick is a cream product, which means it can enhance the appearance of pores. Sure, you can blend and blend as much as you like, but it will only sink into your pores which will make them look bigger. As pores are most prevalent on cheeks towards the nose, you should try to place the lipstick higher up your cheekbone. This will also help to lift your face!