What is purple blush and decoding the hype around it
While doing your face makeup, adding a sweep of blush to your face is a great way to achieve a healthy glow. We often gravitate towards shades of pinks and corals for our blush to play it safe while doing our makeup. However, a new trend has been making the rounds and it has everyone adding a dash of purple to their cheeks. The purple blush trend has taken the internet by storm and is being loved by people across the board. So, what exactly is this trend and what are the perks of using purple blush? Let’s find out.
The rise of purple blush
The purple blush trend came into the limelight when beauty creators raved about it on multiple social media platforms. Using a purple blush may sound absurd but trust us it is sure to give you a facelift. While blush of pink and coral add a sun-kissed look to your features, purple blush will make your features appear more snatched. Due to the colour, it is recommended that we use cream purple blush. This helps you blend out the product better, without leaving any harsh lines or strokes behind.
How to apply purple blush?
After applying foundation and concealer, dot your cream purple blush under your cheekbones. With your fingers or a brush, blend it in an upward motion towards your temples. Once you are happy with how your blush looks, you can set your base makeup with powder and add some highlighter to complete the look.
Purple blush on fair skin
Using purple blush on fair skin is slightly tricky. Purple blush when blended on lighter skin can often look like a bruise. So, if you have fair skin and want to jump on the purple blush trend, simply venture into shades of purple. A lilac or lavender blush is sure to flatter your skin tone. If you want to use a deeper purple blush shade, dot very little and make sure you blend it well.
Purple blush on dark skin
A true royal purple blush shade looks great on people with darker skin. It may look too bold in the first look but it blends into your skin and gives you a beautiful flush of colour. If you have yellow undertones, based on the colour wheel theory, purple blush will counteract your natural undertone and give your skin a brighter appearance. You can opt for a deep shade of purple blush on dark skin for a beautiful look.
But what if I don’t have a purple blush?
Since purple blush isn’t a commonly used product, it may not be a part of your makeup vanity. If you don’t want to invest in a purple blush, you can simply use your lipsticks instead! Pick your favourite creamy purple lipstick and apply it where you usually apply your blush. From the Maybelline Creamy Matte lipsticks range, you can opt for shades like Divine Wine, Burgundy Blush and Mauve it up. Just apply a bit of this creamy lipstick on your face and blend it well.
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The Maybelline Foundation Finder tool helps you shade match yourself from the comfort of your home. You can virtually pick the perfect shade of foundation, concealer and powder and find a shade that fits you right.
With the Maybelline Virtual Try On tool, you can try different makeup products virtually. You can create different looks and choose products that you love.
If you’re someone who loves makeup and likes experimenting with different makeup trends, the purple blush trend is going to interest you. It is sure to add a healthy flush to your skin while looking absolutely flattering. So, the next time you plan to head out for a party or a date, try using a purple blush and look your absolute best!