It's ideal for creating a youthful, outdoorsy look and is flattering on everyone. According to makeup artist Zoë Taylor, the boyfriend blush method is a simple way to achieve youthful skin. It's perfect for people with rosacea-prone skin as it adds depth and sculpts the face without looking full-on contouring. Boyfriend blush is a trending makeup technique popular on TikTok with over 84.8 million views.
Though more recently discovered... it's gaining traction among makeup lovers. Makeup by Mario's Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil is a recommended product for achieving a natural, "dewy flush of color." The Do-It-All Stick by HEstimator Cosmetics is another affordable option for a subtle yet effective blush that's perfect for beginners.
According to Glamour magazine, "this method is an effective way to achieve a youthful.".. healthy look by adding dimension to the face without overdoing it.
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Most people are under the impression that blush should sit high on the cheekbone, just above any contour . But TikTok has recently debunked that makeup rule with “boyfriend blush,” which many makeup lovers are adopting as their preferred pigment placement .
In addition to the 84.8 million views boyfriend blush has racked up on TikTok, Google search interest in it has more than tripled in the past couple of months. Clearly, the boyfriend blush application technique is here to stay.
As for what it is? “Boyfriend blush is a natural flush of color that sits lower down on the cheek,” says makeup artist Zoë Taylor . “It's really fresh and natural and makes the skin appear like you've been outside for a run or a brisk walk—it's also flattering on everyone.”
Mimicking the rosy skin that boys (and girls!) get while playing sports, the boyfriend blush method is an easy way to make skin look youthful, outdoorsy, and just a touch ruddy. Princess Diana in her early years in the spotlight is a key reference.
As someone with rosacea-prone and therefore forever-flushed skin, I've spent years avoiding any blush technique that makes the skin look ruddy. But I have to say, it works. Pulling your blush placement down slightly makes skin look naturally healthy and, when using the right textures, is a nice way to add shape to the cheeks without getting into full-on contouring. “By adding color in this area, it adds depth to the skin, which subtly sculpts the face,” Taylor says.
Others key products to look out for include Makeup by Mario's Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil , a sheer, dewy blush that's become a mainstay in my makeup bag, and on the more affordable side, H⁘M Beauty's Do-It-All Stick.
Here's How To Wear It, According To A Makeup Artist
• Boyfriend blush is a natural flush of color that sits lower down on the cheek. 2. The method is preferred by many makeup lovers due to its youthful and natural look. 3. It's ideal for creating a youthful, outdoorsy look and is great for disguising imperfections. 4. Makeup by Mario's Soft Pop Plumping Blush Veil is a popular product for achieving a natural, dewy look.
