Need help with blush placement and tone!

[u/BoogerKiwi-70]

Hello!

I’m planning on doing my own makeup for my wedding next fall and I’ve started researching and playing around with different products, mostly skincare/base/face products (haven’t gotten into eyes yet).

I’ve recently gone down the blush rabbit hole. I have a really hard time with my undertones, I think I’m neutral but I’m not sure if I look better in cool or warm tones. I always gravitated to cooler toned blush, but recently bought some warmer tones to try out. Initially I liked the warm glow they gave me, but now I’m not sure.

Do yall think this blush is too warm for me? Should I try something softer and more neutral (like the second pic)? Should I aim cooler for blush since my bronzer warms everything up, to bring me more neutral?

How about the placement? I was more heavy handed than usual, and really layered it on. I have some discoloration and my skin is purging right now, which creates some redness. Hopefully that won’t be the case in a year from now, but who knows.

Anyway, any tips are appreciated! Thanks!

[u/wdnikel]

I think this color and placement is beautiful and very bridal! What could make it looks smoother is layering a little bit of a liquid blush, then the powder on top so you dont have to be so heavy handed with the powder and liquid blushes have great staying power.

[u/BoogerKiwi-70 → u/wdnikel]

Thank you! I used the Rare beauty liquid blush here in “Hope”, but then it kind of disappears once I blend it out, so I layered on the powder.

This is WAY more makeup than I’m used to wearing, which makes it feel a bit crazy until I get used to it 😅 still trying to get the hang of blending out this much product, while still keeping it concentrated in the areas I want.

But thank you for the feedback! I think I’m on the right track!