How to apply cream blusher video now up on my YouTube channel

Do you love the look of cream blushers but are unsure of how to apply them?
Please check out my quick tutorial which shows you the best way to apply cream blushers to give a even all over flawless look.

My favourite cream blushers are definitely the Bourjois ones which I use in the video.

Please let me know if this video helped you at all or if you have any other tips.

Jodie x

How to apply cream blusher

So when I first dabbled in cream blusher I was like how do you apply this thing? My normal blusher brush was a no go and using my finger just didn't distribute it evenly.

So I decided to search the net as you do and YouTube but unfortunately there wasn't much guidance around hut thank to one of my favourite bloggers Emily Noel we have the answer. Behold the stipple brush!

The stipple brush is a flat top headed brush which can be used to apply and liquid or powder make up. It is perfect for cream blusher as it distributes it perfect and evenly woohoo I love my new toy. The Stila flat top brush looks amazing buy being on a budget I got the Elf Stipple brush for approx £4 it was sold out on their website so I got mine from eBay. This brush is from the Elf studio line which is a more professional line that the cheaper stuff and even though it still purse friendly prices the quality is top notch! I've even some some pros using this thing on YouTube it is a must ladies!

So to apply the cream blush you can go straight to the pan or put some on the back of your hand first, dab your brush in and then pat on your cheeks, the patting motion works best rather than swooping up the cheeks like I do with my usual blusher brush.
I hope this post helped you out as I was stumped at how to apply cream blusher and I love the Bourjois ones so much.
If you have a different method as how you apply cream blush please share.

Jodie x

My current summer must haves for this week

My summer must haves changes on a weekly basis it seems but here is what I'm currently loving:

1. Bourjois bronzing brush - this is cheap and cheerful. As I am new to the whole bronzing thing (I love to be pale) I didn't want to splash the cash on a pricey brush. So as I am just testing the waters this is a great brush for under a fiver.

2. The Body Shop Honey Matte Bronzer - After watching A Model Recommends use this in her latest video I just knew that I had to have it. I've never used a bronzer as mentioned above I like to be pale. But during this heatwave I felt I needed a little something extra and this is very subtle for us paler folk. I will also use it for contouring. I currently have Benefits Dallas but it's too dark for me and looks fake. This looks very natural.

3. Bourjois Cream Blusher in 02 Healthy Glow - I have been wanting this for ages and I still don't own it yet argh! I am hoping to change that this week though as I have been lusting over it for too long.

4. Elf Studio Stipple Brush - even though it's cheap this is from their pro line and is the perfect companion for no.3. I have tried cream blushers recently and I can't get them to blend so I'm hoping this is the answer to all my prayers. I've watched Emily Noel use it in one of her youtube videos and she has sold it to me. Also it's only £3.50.

What do you think of my current picks? Have you tried any of these and what did you think of them?

Jodie x
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