A woman applied blush to her cheeks.
Blush, or rouge, is a type of makeup that is often applied to the cheek area of the face with a makeup brush to even out skin tone or add more color. It is commonly found in powder form, but can also come in other forms, such as creams or liquids. Blush is also sometimes used to make the face appear wider or longer.
Like many other forms of makeup, blush probably originated in the region of Ancient Egypt. There are passages in the Old Testament that mention the use of various types of makeup. Although blush is mainly applied to the cheekbones, the ancients also applied it to the lips. Men sometimes wore blush in this way as well.
Blush is a type of makeup that is usually applied to the cheek area to enhance the appearance.
This cosmetic was considered immoral during the Victorian era. Pale skin was generally considered an indicator of fashion status. Women who want a little color will pinch their cheekbones. This method is generally not recommended for modern women because it can sometimes lead to blemishes or broken capillaries.
The earliest forms of blush were made from the juice of beets, blackberries, and other brightly colored plants.
In its earliest forms, blush was made from things like blackberries, beet juice, or strawberries. In the 18th century, more dangerous substances like mercury and lead were used, a trend that stopped around the 1920s. In modern times, liquid and cream blushes are often made from single dyes and cold cream. The powder form is usually made from talc dyed a pink or red hue with rosewater, carmine, or safflower.
By the 1920s, the use of dangerous substances like mercury and lead to make cosmetic blush had stopped.
Some women choose to wear blush all the time, especially if they have fair skin. Others prefer to wear it only for a special occasion. Theater directors often require actors to apply it because stage lights can make skin look paler than it really is.
Those looking to use it to make their face look wider should start by looking directly in the mirror and applying a dark shadow from the middle of the eye to the temple. A lighter color can be applied to the top of the cheekbones.
If a narrower facial effect is desired, a dark shade of makeup is usually applied near the hairline and to the outer edges of the face, stopping at eye level. The look can be completed by layering a lighter color above and below the darker color. In addition to the cheek and eye areas, blush can sometimes be applied to the forehead, nose, and chin as well.