Blush Placement That Actually Lifts Your Face

Place blush on the apples of your cheeks, then sweep upward and outward toward your temples to create an instant lifting effect.

1. Find your apple placement. Smile naturally and apply blush to the rounded part of your cheeks that pops up. This is your starting point, not your ending point. Use a fluffy brush and build color gradually.
2. Sweep upward toward temples. From the apples, blend the blush upward in a diagonal line toward your temples. This mimics where natural flush appears when you're young and creates the illusion of lifted cheekbones.
3. Connect to your hairline. Extend the color softly toward your hairline, stopping before it looks obvious. This elongates your face and pulls everything upward visually.