Proof Draping With Blush Is Even Prettier Than Contouring
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Flushed
A rosy blush swept across the cheeks and a coordinating lip stain is a gorgeous everyday beauty look. The draped cheeks also take considerably less time than fussy contouring.
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Switch It Up
Coordinating colors are always pretty, but sometimes a contrasting look can be good. See this glossy neutral lipstick with pale pink blush. The different tones and textures are striking.
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Blushing Beauty
With celebrity makeup artist Bethany Brill's technique in mind, swipe a peachy pink blush over cheeks and on brow bones. For a twist, carry the color around the entire eye. Finish the look with a matching lip color for complete coordination.
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Into Evening
Evening makeup looks often focus on the eyes. Switch things up by making cheeks and lips the focal features. A peony pink blush draped across skin will add a healthy wash of color. Tie in the pink tone with a muted red lipstick.
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Besides Cheeks
Draping enhances cheeks, but that doesn't mean they have to be the focal point. Make eyes the focus with a tangerine eyeshadow applied in the crease. Peach blush and a neutral lip color keep the attention on eyes.
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Orange Option
Remember that there are other blush colors besides pink. Peach is pretty, but how about orange? A deep orange color perks up complexions as well as pink tones. The softest wash on cheeks, lids and lips is very pretty and wearable. We swear.
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Pure Romance
Draping is the secret to a healthy just-saw-my-crush flush. To ensure skin looks rosy instead of sunburned, choose a muted pink blush and build up the product gradually.
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Just Draped
Forget eyes and lips and make skin the focus. Use a bit of concealer to even out any areas. Then practice the draping technique with a neutral pink blush. Only a tiny amount of product is needed to enliven the face.
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Rosy Cheeks
Draping works on all skin tones. Those with darker complexions may just need to add an extra layer of color to ensure the blush pops against skin. To further enhance rosy red cheeks, apply red lipstick. Twist hair into a cute updo so the draped blush will be fully visible.
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Kiss of Coral
Want to try something different than matching draped blush with eyeshadow and lipstick? Coordinate the blush with a hair accessory. An oversized flower is one of our favorite options. Buck tradition altogether by mixing graphic eyeliner, metallic eyeshadow and a neutral lipstick.
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All About the Cheeks
For a new twist on a no-makeup makeup look, make cheeks the (subtle) focal point. Stipple on a peach blush, brush brows, add some lip balm and go out the door.
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Classic Reworked
Red lipstick is a classic. Stick with the timeless lip color, but tweak the rest of makeup by complementing lips with the faintest wash of draped blush.
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Brown Tones
Let's not forget about brown and neutral blushes. They're perfect for bronzer fans and contouring addicts. Play off the blush with a neutral lip color.
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Sharp Shapes
Triple flicked eyeliner is a definite step up from the traditional cat eye. The strong eye plus chiseled contouring would be too much. Soften the graphic eyeliner shape with a rosy blush and natural lip.
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Blue Is Back
Blue eyeshadow is trending. Play around with a pastel blue eyeshadow in a graphic shape. Balance it out with soft pink cheeks and lips.
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Fully Loaded
Want a head-turning beauty look that's easy to do and doesn't involve glitter? Stipple an electric pink blush along cheeks and brow bones until the color pops. We'll let you decide how far you want to take it.
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The Shape of It
Draping forms a dynamic swoop that lifts the face. Experiment with different shapes in the rest of your beauty look with a graphic slash of bright eyeliner in the crease. If the eyeliner shade matches your outfit, even better.
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Just a Wash
The key to everyday draping is for people to see healthy, glowing skin — not a load of blush. Keep tapping the edges of a reddish blush to ensure it diffuses properly. A my-lips-but-better lip shade and smudge of brown eyeliner won't overshadow cheeks.
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Consider the Finish
When draping, don't forget about skin. It's the canvas for the color. Keep things fresh by going easy on foundation, allowing your natural glow to show through. A coral blush increases the healthy lit-from-within finish. Same goes with coral eyeshadow and lipstick.
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Golden Goddess
Wondering how to balance a statement lip? Try draping. Stick with a traditional blush color as opposed to matching lips and cheeks.
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