Buying the Blush Blindly
Grabbed the elf rare beauty blush during Target’s sale cuz everyone hyped it. Tore open the packaging like a kid at Christmas, didn’t even read instructions. Smashed my brush into the pan hard enough to crack the surface. Pigment EXPLODED onto my brush – looked like I dipped it in clown paint.
The Cheek Disaster Phase
Swiped that overloaded brush straight across both cheeks in one motion. Boom! Instant tomato face. Panicked, tried blending it out with fingers, just smeared pink streaks down to my jawline. Looked like sunburn with commitment issues. Even my dog side-eyed me. Washed face completely, started over bare-skinned.
The Lightbulb Moment
Stalked makeup guru videos during lunch break. Three game-changers clicked:
- Tap brush ONCE lightly only on the outer edge of the blush
- Smack brush handle against sink to shake off excess
- Apply in tiny circles on cheekbones not apples
Realized the pigments are hyper-concentrated, so treat it like poison ivy – barely touch it.
Actual Pro Application
Next morning: Washed face, did moisturizer. Grabbed a fluffy brush, barely skimmed the blush surface. Knocked brush twice on counter. Smiled stupidly, dotted color high up on bone near temples. Swirled in micro circles – used pinky finger pressure. Built up slowly over 3 layers. No stripes! Just glowy sunset vibes.
Bonus Boss Level Trick
Discovered leftovers on brush work magic elsewhere. Dabbed what’s left:
- Over eyelids like a wash
- Flicked upwards on nose bridge
- Tiny dot on cupid’s bow
Got that frozen-ski-slope flush without extra product. Felt like cheated the system.
Final Verdict
Now I don’t bother with other blushes. Keys are: LIGHT touch, build SLOWLY, start HIGH on cheekbones. That lil pot lasts forever cuz you use rice-grain amounts. My blush looks expensive now but I paid drugstore prices. Stupid grin all day.
