How To Apply Cream Blush

Darlings, never apply your makeup without performing your magic skincare routine first! I always say that a beautiful painting needs a beautiful canvas, and nothing compares to the smoothing effect and lit-from-within glow that Charlotte’s Magic Cream gives the skin! I created my instant-turnaround moisturiser to help celebrities and stars to look luminous and full of life after their busy schedules have left their skin looking dull and exhausted. Magic Cream is Magic Skin, darlings, so before you apply your cream blush, apply this award-winning cream with my famous Tilbury Tap to prep and illuminate the look of your complexion!

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Once your complexion is magically moisturised, apply your choice of foundation, concealer and cream/liquid products to create a glowing, sculpted-looking makeup look. Cream blush is rich in moisture so it’s best to apply it before your powder products to prevent any issues like lifting or texture. Your cream blush will blend seamlessly with your other liquids and creams, and it will bring the look of your complexion back to life after using products designed to perfect and sculpt the look of your face.

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I like to apply cream blush after I’ve created a mesmerising eyeshadow look and applied the perfect shade of lipstick. Applying your eye and lip makeup before cream blush helps to inform your blush decision; the shades that you choose will help you to select the most flattering shade of cream blush for your look, as well as helping you decide how bold your blush needs to be (for example, if you’ve chosen a bold lip, you may want to wear a more neutral blush shade, whereas if your makeup is more understated, you might choose a brighter shade of blush to make the cheeks pop).

Tilbury Tip: Match your lip look with your cream blush by using a lip and cheek tint like my Beautiful Skin Island Glow Lip + Cheek tint!

You can apply cream blush with your fingers or a brush; both methods will give the cheeks a beautiful, blushing finish. To apply blush with your fingers, it’s best to warm up the product with your index finger by making circular motions in the pan, then tapping directly onto your cheeks and blending out using blotting motions. Alternatively, if you’d like to use a brush to apply your cream blush, I recommend my Bronzer & Blusher Brush. The super-soft bristles have a domed shape that sweeps effortlessly across the apples of the cheeks and will help your cream blush to blend seamlessly.

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Once you’ve chosen your application method, it’s time to apply your cream blush! With your finger or a brush, apply your perfect shade of cream blush directly onto the apples of the cheeks. The perfect placement for cream blush is on the roundest part of your cheek and shouldn’t travel too close to the nose. Cream blush formulas are buildable, so start by applying a small amount of cream blush and add more product gradually to get your desired colour payoff.

Tilbury Tip: Imagine a vertical line through the centre of your eye – this is where your cream blush should stop and your concealer should begin.

When blending out your cream blush, use soft, circular, patting motions that help to remove any harsh lines. To give the face a flattering lift effect, blend your cream blush upwards and outwards towards the ears – this will help the apples of the cheeks to appear higher and will gently sculpt the look of your cheekbones.

Tilbury Tip: Once you’ve blended your cream blush, you can go back in with more product to intensify the colour for a bolder blush look.

Give your nose the same beautifying touch of blush as your cheeks by applying a small amount of your favourite cream blush. Applying cream blush to the bridge of your nose creates an adorable, sun-blushed effect that mimics the healthy-looking glow of a day in the sun. To apply, tap cream blush onto the centre of the nose using your fingers or a brush, then softly blend out the edges to create a gorgeous summer flush.

Discover your dream island glow with my Beautiful Skin Island Glow Lip + Cheek tint! My Beautiful Skin collection was born to give every complexion its best skin day, and this easy cream blush and lip tint does just that by giving skin a radiant, healthy-looking glow that’s powered by skincare. This hydrating, emollient cream blush formula is perfect for giving the cheeks a dewy, healthy-looking pop of colour, and it looks gorgeous on the lips, too! I’ve created 5 sun-kissed shades in sunset-inspired hues from coral to red to bronze to give everyone, everywhere a beautiful beach glow – it’s as easy as tap, blend, and glow!

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Glide on your beach glow with my Beach Sticks – easy cream blush sticks for an island-inspired pop of colour! I created Beach Sticks to capture the summer glow of Ibiza in an easy-to-use cream blush formula. I took inspiration from the idyllic landscapes, mesmeric sunsets, and golden goddesses that I grew up adoring, naming each of my luminous cream blush shades after my favourite secret beaches. Whether you love the peach-terracotta of Moon Beach; the hot pink of Las Salinas; or the reddish bronze of Formentera; there’s a Beach Stick that’s perfect for you! Just TWIST, GLIDE and GLOW to take your look from the beach to the bar and beyond with cream blush!

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To create a magical, rosy blush look using cream blush, choose Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow to give your complexion the dreamiest pop of Pillow Talk colour. This emollient cream blush gives the lips and cheeks a dewy-looking glow that melts effortlessly into the skin. It’s the perfect accompaniment to your Pillow Talk makeup look, mimicking the look of radiant, naturally flushed cheeks. If you love an effortless, rose-pink cream blush, choose Colour of Dreams, or if you prefer a delectable berry-pink shade, choose Colour of Passion to beautify your lips and cheeks.

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Cream blush is a magical way to give your cheeks an instant glow! I created my Quick & Easy Makeup Kits to give everyone, everywhere the opportunity to swipe on a glossy, dewy-looking makeup look in minutes, with the Easy Lip + Cheek Wand working as an easy-to-use cream blush and lip tint in one. Designed to be swiped onto the apples of the cheeks and the centre of the lips, these quick and easy blush wands are a no-nonsense way to create a beautiful blush look in an instant. You can individually shop your favourite shades such as coral-pink Pretty Fresh and rosy-brown Super Chic, darlings, or purchase as a part of my Quick & Easy Kits to receive a glowy cream highlighter and a mesmerising cream eyeshadow wand all in an easy-to-store travel case.

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