Lifted Blush

Lifted Blush is placed high on the cheekbone for an instant, snatched lift. Sculpting and flattering.

The secret is sequence: skin first, then eyes, then everything that adds dimension and colour, finished with something to lock it down. Get the order right and it lasts for hours.

How to get the look

1. 1

   Prep with skincare and primer for a smooth base.

2. 2

   Even out skin with foundation and concealer, then set lightly.

3. 3

   Build the eyes — shadow, liner and mascara — then add brows.

4. 4

   Add blush and highlighter, paint the lips, lock it in with setting spray.

What you'll need

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• Primerelf Power Grip primer
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• FoundationEstee Lauder Double Wear foundation
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• ConcealerTarte Shape Tape concealer
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• Eyeshadow paletteAnastasia Beverly Hills Soft Glam palette
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• EyelinerStila Stay All Day liquid eyeliner
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• MascaraMaybelline Sky High mascara
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• BlushRare Beauty Soft Pinch blush
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• HighlighterCharlotte Tilbury Hollywood Flawless Filter
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• Lipstick & linerMAC lipstick and lip liner
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• Setting sprayUrban Decay All Nighter setting spray
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• Brushes & spongeReal Techniques brush set beautyblender
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Your step-by-step product routine

Use them in this order for the best, longest-lasting result.

1. 1

   Prep & prime. Moisturise, let it sink in, then a pea of primer (elf Power Grip) to grip makeup and blur pores.

2. 2

   Base. Apply foundation (Estée Lauder Double Wear) with a damp sponge, sheer where you can, building only where you need it.

3. 3

   Conceal & set. Spot-conceal (Tarte Shape Tape) under the eyes and on blemishes, then set just those areas with a little powder.

4. 4

   Eyes. Prime the lid, blend eyeshadow (ABH Soft Glam) light-to-dark into the outer corner, line (Stila) and finish with mascara (Maybelline Sky High).

5. 5

   Brows. Fill with hair-like strokes and brush up with a gel — do brows before cheeks so they frame the face.

6. 6

   Cheeks. Cream blush (Rare Beauty) on the apples up toward the temple, then highlighter (Charlotte Tilbury) on the high points.

7. 7

   Lips. Line and lightly fill the whole lip, then your lipstick (MAC) — the liner doubles as a stain as colour fades.

8. 8

   Lock it. Finish with a setting spray (Urban Decay All Nighter) to melt the powders together for a skin-like, all-day finish.

Pro tips

• A damp sponge sheers out foundation for a skin-like finish.
• Blend blush up and out toward the temple for an instant lift.
• Line and fill the whole lip so it stays as a stain when colour fades.
• Tape the outer corner for a clean, sharp liner edge.

How to make it last

A few small habits keep it looking fresh from morning to night.

• Primer + setting spray bookend the wear
• Keep a folded tissue for blotting
• Re-line the lips after eating

Common mistakes to avoid

• Too-heavy a hand on the first layer; build slowly instead.
• Forgetting to blend the jaw and hairline.
• Applying concealer before foundation and wiping it away.

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