I am definitely going to get downvoted for this. But! I am drunk and it’s only internet points so who cares?

If you are young and attractive, no one gives a shit. I have seen my friends with obnoxious amounts of blush getting compliments at clubs and bars. Sometimes I get a bit overboard with my blush as well but you know what? It’s always fine because people don’t care and rather, love my look.

Now, when i do my mom’s makeup (she is in her early 50s and moving in conservative circles), I use a light hand. Because people expect subtlety from older women.

I have hereditary dark circles. A bit of concealer and that’s history. So, this is my advice. If you are young, just use colour correction and concealer. If older, don’t give af. You are beautiful the way you are. It is a privilege to get older. You are beautiful no matter what. Live your best life like how I want to live 20 years later. Be happy ❤️

A lot of people advised to find the blush in the right colour for you. That is important. Also, applying light layers. If your brush takes too much product, you could first tap the brush on your hand to take away some product then use it on your cheeks with light tapping motions. Another thing, if you are using a brozer, two products might add up,especially if you bronze in similar places as with the blush. In addition, I also find that the brush makes a huge difference. A dense brush with tightly packed bristles will place more product. Try to use an airy brush with soft bristles. For me, a brush with natural hair bristles places the blush way more naturally, than a synthetic brush. But there are many superb synthetic brushes as well.

For dark circles I’m using a colour corrector and concealer. It makes a huge difference. Sometimes I use the color corrector alone. But I don’t use just the concealer, without the corrector, the darkness is still noticeable.

I used to have this issue and realized I was either using the wrong shade or using the wrong brush. If you are going for a more toned down look, use a fluffier brush which will deposit less product. If you are using a very pigmented blush to begin with such as the rare beauty liquid blush, use a very small amount and be very light handed. I find I look like a clown way too easily with blush so I stick to very sheer, light powder formulas that barely show up.

As far as dark circles go, you may need to use a color corrector with some concealer over it. I have very dark circles that almost look black and I use the Bobbi brown corrector stick in shade bisque.

You could also just not be used to seeing yourself with it, and putting it in the wrong place.

I put mine on the top of my cheekbones, rather than at the front, and that works for my face shape.

I have dark circles. I use an under eye brightener then concealer. Don’t set the concealer before applying blush so it looks more seamless.

There are some shades of blush that just don’t work for me. Anything that takes on a red hue to mt skin will make me look clownish no matter what.

If you know you’re undertone, try looking for blushes that work well with that undertone.

If you only do your concealer before your blush, you may need some more afterward (or just conceal after blush) to help create more contrast and brighten up your under eye area more!

I’ve had great experience with using a cream blush, but applying it to my hand (or you could use a palette) and then picking up the product with a brush. This seems to allow me to pick up the amount of product I need, work in lighter layers, and to warm up the product.

I also will sometimes apply concealer after my blush which will brighten the area.

You could try experimenting with different shades, maybe a cream blush or just the placement of the blush. I personally like to put mine on the top of my cheeks close to under my eyes since it lifts my features if that makes sense. Sometimes I feel like if you put blush lower on your cheeks it drags your face down

If you have dark circles or hollow undereyes then I would suggest putting blush only on the sides of your cheeks and not the centre.

I always tap my brush before applying to shake off the excess product. Also, a damp beauty blender can soften harsh blush

I smile to see where my checks are I put it there then I blend it after.

Conceal your dark circles first. It makes a a big difference. Use a blush close to your skin tone. Blush is supposed to add pink in your own skin tone, not make you lighter or darker. Put some on your nose, and your natural blush areas, it will look more natural

I always felt ridiculous when wearing blush, but that changed when I ditched the brush with dense bristles and started using a big fluffy powder brush. It picks up very little blush (I use powder ones) and the result is a hint of colour that needs little to no blending.

Get the right color, tap off the excess, I put it farther back than the apples of the cheeks. Middle of face up to eye

1. Use a sheer formula.

2. If its not a sheer formula, dab ONCE with your brush…BLEND FOR YOUR LIFE.