Blusher and bronzer tips and tricks

Two products that instantly bring your skin to life.

A touch of blush or bronzer brightens you up!

Blusher and bronzer are best friends, two products that instantly bring your skin to life, no matter how little you have slept, how tired you are, or if it's the middle of winter and everything is dark and gray. You brighten up with a touch of bronzer and/or blush!

Here at Mineralissima, we are fans of colors, as you may have noticed. And we are also happy to help you get the best out of your make-up routine, with tips and tricks (see here some eyebrow tips ) and today we discuss that with an emphasis on blusher and bronzer.
Blusher and bronzer can be used all year round, regardless of your skin color. There is an option for everyone and we will help you find it!

As for the application order: first apply your bronzer or contour, then continue with your blusher. Read on for our top bronzer and blusher tips and a selection of colors available at Mineralissima.

Bronzer

Bronzing your face is nothing new. Think of your bronzer as the brown color the sun would leave behind (but the bronzer is the safe option for a summer glow) on your face. You apply this on the prominent points, maybe also the tip of the nose, or you can even apply a very small amount all over the face.

You can also use a (matte) bronzer to shape the face, or in other words, contour. Whether you are a fan of contouring or not, it is always good to have a trusted bronzer in your collection.

The bronzer colors
The ideal bronzer color should be 1 to 2 shades darker than your skin tone to ensure it stands out and creates some contrast. Check out our handy overview to see which color suits your skin description.

Are you going for a summer glow? Then for a light skin, our Mineral Bronzer Sunkissed is a beautiful option. Our popular bronzer Ibiza is the bestseller for light-medium skin tones. If you have a medium skin tone, you are always safe with bronzer Samui.If you want optical adjustments to the face, then use a bronzer without shimmer based on your undertone. For example, the natural bronzers Jetsetter and Laguna are great choices in compact form. Because these are (semi) matte, they are suitable for both contouring and bronzing.
These lightweight compact powders are suitable for light and medium skin tones and can be layered for intensity.All bronzers we develop are cruelty-free, vegan, and contain no parabens or chemicals.

Placement and tips for applying bronzer
You can apply bronzer in a few ways, depending on the final look you want.

The 3 shape is a classic trick to discover where you can apply the bronzer. A simpler and most chosen trick is the C-shape; the cheeks combined with the forehead. The little bump near your ear is the starting point here. Blend this out along the cheekbone and along the temples towards the forehead. This gives you the most natural bronzing look.

Insider tip: If you want a daily makeup look without looking made up (a 'no makeup look'), you can use a fluffy eyeshadow brush to apply a little bronzer on your eyelids. This creates a beautiful natural shadow look.

The best makeup brush
For a more defined contour, the best brush for applying bronzer is the Angled Bronzer/Contour brush. For a lighter, airier look, you can choose the Fluffy powder brush.

The application
Pick up a small amount of the bronzer from the lid with the hairs of your brush. Start with a little powder, because ‘a little bit goes a long way’. Apply it to the desired areas and add extra layers if needed to build up the color intensity.

Feel free to watch our user tip video about applying mineral Bronzer.

Blusher

Did you know that you only need three things to look more awake in the morning?
1. Mascara, 2. a bit of highlight at the inner corner of the eye, and yes - you guessed it - blusher!
A pink (or orange) flush on your cheeks gives your face a fresh look and makes you appear more awake.

Blusher gives us a healthy and younger appearance. Get that fresh, energetic look that you can't achieve with (just) a bronzer. It is a great item to have in your makeup bag. With a small touch on your cheeks, you easily bring life back to your face.

Remember that our blushers are free from bismuth, nanoparticles, fragrances, cruelty, and parabens.

The colors of the blushers
As you can see, we have a beautiful collection of blush colors suitable for different skin tones. So you will easily be able to choose a color that suits you, whatever you are looking for!

Depending on your complexion and undertone, a beautiful selection is available for you to choose from. The fresh color of Mineral blusher Cheeky is very popular for light-medium skin tones. With Bliss blush, almost everyone can get started. And for our fans of compact blushers, you have the choice of 2 colors, Dollface and Hello Dolly, which are easy to use and can be beautifully built up in color intensity.

Placement and tips for applying blush
When it comes to application, the most classic tip you've probably heard is to smile and apply the blusher on the prominent part of our cheeks, but that's not the only way. Placement is important because it changes how your face looks and it can really make or break your makeup look.

You can of course apply it directly to the apples of your cheeks by looking straight into the mirror. Smile if you're unsure, but you can also find the position when your face is at rest. Remember to always make an upward motion towards your temples or ears when applying.

This creates a younger, fresher, lifted look. Give it a try! And you can even apply some blusher on the tip of your nose for a playful, youthful appearance.

The tips we mention here regarding the application of blush apply to all face shapes. But if your face shape is long; apply the blush horizontally over the cheekbones to balance it and create width in the middle of the face.

Insider tip: never apply lower than the apples of your cheeks, because that can make your face look saggy.

The best makeup brush
When it comes to the best brush, there are a few options. The mineral powder brush is a good choice for applying mineral blushes. For a more defined blush color, we recommend the Blush brush, after which the most beautiful, natural result can be achieved by blending with our kabuki brush.

The application
Because the mineral powders are super pigmented, you only need a small amount of the blush powder. We recommend shaking the jar, closed with the black lid, briefly and using the powder that remains in the lid. Lightly dab the hairs of the chosen blush brush into the powder and you can start applying it to the face.

Feel free to watch our user tip video about applying mineral Blush.

What is your favorite blush or bronzer tip? We hope you enjoyed these tips and tricks and check out the rest of our mineral makeup range here.