HOW TO: BLUSH AND BRONZE
‘How to use bronzer and blush’ is one of the most searched makeup questions, so we thought we’d create a speedy guide with the help of expert makeup artist and VIEVE
founder, Jamie Genevieve. All you need is your favourite bronzer, blush and makeup brushes to get started.
MIX UP YOUR BRUSHES
First and foremost, when it comes bronzer and blush application, Jamie’s non-negotiable is use the right brushes, or even fingers!
“I love to use my hands and fingers if I’m using a cream blush such as Modern Radiance Cream Bronzer, but always use a brush for powder for a seamless finish.”
For those who prefer powder blusher and bronzer, opt for a full, fluffy brush like VIEVE’s 121 Blush & Bronze Brush to sweep across the face, then a tightly packed, tapered brush is brilliant for adding definition. A large brush will give soft, diffused colour while a denser more tightly packed brush will give pigment and precision."
WHERE TO APPLY BRONZER
First and foremost, when it comes bronzer and blush application, Jamie’s non-negotiable is use the right brushes, or even fingers!
“I love to use my hands and fingers if I’m using a cream blush such as Modern Radiance Cream Bronzer, but always use a brush for powder for a seamless finish."
For those who prefer powder blusher and bronzer, opt for a full, fluffy brush like VIEVE’s 121 Blush & Bronze Brush to sweep across the face, then a tightly packed, tapered brush is brilliant for adding definition. A large brush will give soft, diffused colour while a denser more tightly packed brush will give pigment and precision.
HOW TO ADD BLUSHER
So, you’ve mastered a sun-kissed application but where to apply blush and bronzer on the face together?
"When it comes to adding blusher, a lot of people think it only belongs on the apples of the cheeks, but there are no rules. I love playing with my blush application depending on how I want to look." says Jamie.
If you’re a fan of Jamie’s higher placement of bronzer, add a touch of Sunset Blush Balm onto the very tops on your cheekbones and blend. It’ll add the slightest hint of colour to lift and brighten. For those who want a stronger look with a nod to the 80’s, buff colour at the end of the brow towards the temples, using the blush shade to extend any eye makeup.We recommend trying this finish with a punchier shade of Sunset Blush, such as Sorbet or Malbec.
POWDERS VS CREAMS
You might be a cream connoisseur or a powder pro when it comes to your complexion products, but you can mix them.
Our top tip is to start with cream products first for a naturally radiance complexion before setting them in place for a longer-lasting finish with powder formulas should you want to.VIEVE’s Modern Radiance Cream Bronzer blends seamlessly and flawlessly with our liquid Sunset Blush Balm whilst both can be layered with their powder counterparts for a longer-lasting makeup look.