How to Apply Rouge

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Pinch your cheeks lightly and select the rouge

   As with any makeup, if you choose a color or hue that is too far removed from your natural coloring, you will lose the subtlety of well-applied makeup.
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   Step 2: or blush

   Repeat until you've achieved the desired level of redness.
   
   If you don't blow off some of the extra rouge, your look is likely to be too heavy and too red.
   
   Start with small amounts and gradually add more rouge as necessary. ,,, A makeup line occurs when there is a sharp difference between your natural skin tone and the coloring of the makeup used. ,, Make sure your finger is clean and dry.
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   Step 3: that most closely resembles your natural coloring.

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   Step 4: Dip your blush brush into the rouge and lightly blow off any excess powder.

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   Step 5: Apply rouge on the apples of the cheeks working the brush in a circular motion.

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   Step 6: Sweep the brush towards the temples roughly parallel with the end of your brow line.

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   Step 7: Blend the rouge up and outward so there isn't a noticeable makeup line.

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   Step 8: Spread rouge towards the ears to create the illusion of a broader face

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   Step 9: if you prefer.

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    Step 10: Smudge and blur the makeup using your finger.

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