Do you put blush on before or after setting?

How To Apply Cream Blush FAQs

Should you apply cream blush with fingers or a brush?

When applying your cream blush, you can use your fingers or a brush. There are benefits to both application techniques:

Why To Apply Cream Blush with your Fingers

Cream blush formulas are more emollient than powder blush, so applying them with your fingers allows you to melt them into your skin for a seamless blend. Your fingers are nature’s tools, and the natural heat that they give off helps to warm up your cream formula. By heating up your cream blush with your finger, the formula gets more slippery which allows it to glide effortlessly onto the face. Applying cream blush with your fingers is also extremely fast – you might not even need a mirror! Just keep your favourite cream blush in your bag and dot some onto your lips and cheeks with your finger to unlock an easy, fuss-free glow.

Why To Apply Cream Blush with a Brush

Using a makeup brush to apply your cream brush gives you a more precise application. Domed blush brushes are specifically designed to hug the apples of the cheeks and allow you to make easy, sweeping motions that are perfect for blending out your cream blush. Reaching for a brush like my Bronzer & Blusher Brush will also be less messy than using your fingers to apply cream blush; the super-soft bristles pick up product and apply neatly onto the face without getting any product on your fingers, nails or hands.

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Do you apply cream blush before or after foundation?

I recommend applying your cream blush after you apply foundation. Foundation is the canvas that your cream blush melts into, so I would always go in with a hydrating, luminous foundation formula like Charlotte’s Beautiful Skin Foundation before adding a dewy-looking pop of cream blush. When applying cream blush, stay away from powder foundations and avoid applying setting powder until your cream products are laid down and beautifully blended.

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Does cream blush work for oily skin?

Every skin type can wear cream blush, darlings – even blush-loving beauties with oily skin! People with oily skin types are often wary of cream products because they are more prone to moving around on the face when excess oils start to appear. 

My top tips and tricks for applying cream blush to oily skin types:

Magic Tip #1: Use a mattifying primer

Reaching for a mattifying primer will help to smooth the appearance of pores and helps with oil control. By priming your face, you are creating a silky canvas for your cream blush to glide onto while helping to prevent excess oils from disrupting your makeup look.

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Magic Tip #2: Top your cream blush with a powder blush

Powder products are better suited to oily skin types because they have much less slip and set down on the face, however, that doesn’t mean that you can’t enjoy the dreamy, dewy-looking glow of a cream blush as well. Once you’ve applied your favourite shade of cream blush, try using a complementary shade of powder blush over the top. This will not only help your cream blush to set down and increase its longevity, it will also create a custom blush colour that’s perfect for you.

Tilbury Tip: Preserve the gorgeous luminosity of your cream blush by choosing a powder blush with a satin or illuminating finish like my Cheek to Chic blushes.

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Magic Tip #3: Set your makeup with setting spray

Setting spray is the key to long-lasting makeup magic on oily skin, so be sure to apply a generous amount once you’ve completed your cream blush makeup look. I created Airbrush Flawless Setting Spray to help makeup last for up to 16 hours while giving it the smoothing, blurring effect that my AIRbrush collection is famous for. Spritz this high-performance setting spray onto your face after powdering to keep your cream blush locked into place.

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Is cream blush better than powder blush?

Darlings, blush has taken over the world! There are cream blushes, powder blushes and liquid blushes that each give the face and cheeks a gorgeous pop of colour. Cream blush isn’t better than powder blush, it’s simply different! Based on your makeup preferences, you can find the perfect blush formula for you in my beautifying blush wardrobe!

Does cream blush last longer than powder blush?

The main difference between cream and powder blushes is that cream blushes are moisture-rich and have more slip than powder blushes that are finely milled and set down. When applying makeup, we use powders to set our liquid and cream products into place, so naturally a powder will last longer than a cream. The beauty of blush is that these formulas can be used together or alone; if you want the gorgeous glow of a cream blush but the lasting power of a powder, try applying both to create your dream blush look.

Can you use cream blush on your lips?

Cream blush is a versatile makeup product that can double as a magical lip tint. The rosy cream blush shades that we use on our cheeks look equally flattering on the lips and the emollient formulas feel comfortable and hydrating to apply. Swipe your favourite shade of Pillow Talk Lip & Cheek Glow, Easy Lip + Cheek Wand or Beach Sticks onto your pout for a beautifully blushed lip look that magically matches your cheeks.

Blush is the perfect product to add to your makeup routine for the best warm and glowy addition to your look. Our Show Me Your Cheeks Powder Blush is the perfect pink, and its creamy texture makes it super easy to apply so that you can incorporate it into any look you already love. These are all our favorite tips for applying powder blush.

Do You Apply Blush Before Or After Setting Powder?

If you’re trying to include powder blush in your look, you might be confused about what order you should apply your products in. You might feel like blush should be one of the last steps in your look, and while it is one of your last products you’ll apply, nothing should go on after setting powder. Setting powder is there to lock your look in place, so it should always go on after your blush. We love our Set for Life Setting Powder for this. It’ll keep everything including your blush locked in place perfectly so that you can go through your day with your rosy cheeks still looking pretty in pink!

How Do You Blend Powder Blush?

Blending powder blush doesn’t have to be hard! Our Show Me Your Cheeks Powder Blush is easy to apply and easy to blend so that you can create a seamless transition between the rest of your makeup and your blush. You can even use one of our favorite makeup brushes like our blending brush to create that seamless transition easily.

Do You Use it Before Or After Bronzer?

Speaking of the order your products should be applied in, should your blush go before or after bronzer? Bronzer is there to create natural warmth, while blush is there to create a natural rosiness. Bronzer should always go on before blush, so that you can see all the beautiful layers of the look you’re creating.

Do You Need A Highlighter With Powder Blush?

If you want to include some illumination in your look, you’re in luck. Our Show Me Your Cheeks Powder Blush is infused with pearl powder, which means it has its own illuminating power. This means you don’t necessarily need to add highlighter for that shine unless you want a little extra.

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Powder blush is the perfect way to add a beautiful amount of pretty pink to your look, and with our Show Me Your Cheeks Powder Blush, you’ll find that getting a beautiful peachy pink shade on your cheeks is easier and smoother than ever.

About the author:

Halle Homel is currently based in Southern California, where she spends her time with her family and dog, Lassen when she’s not traveling. She spends her free time exploring new places, practicing yoga, and working on her blog, Halle’s Wandering Soul. Follow her on Instagram @halleswanderingsoul