How To Apply Blush On An Oval Face

A blush technique that complements your face shape is essential for a harmonious makeup moment. Here’s our complete guide on how to apply blush for an oval face for an always-glowy, gorgeously sculpted beauty look. 

What Defines an Oval Face Shape?

Oval faces are considered to be balanced and proportionate, with beautiful high cheekbones. They are longer than they are wide, and the cheekbones extend a touch wider than the forehead. 

Why Blush Placement Matters for Oval Faces

When it comes to blush placement for oval face shapes, the primary goal is to enhance the natural lift of the cheekbones. This helps highlight the inherent characteristics of the face while sculpting the features for a stunning, chiseled look.

With this in mind, a higher blush placement is ideal for oval faces. This draws the attention up for a more lifted appearance. 

It’s important to avoid applying blush too low on the face. Oval faces already have natural length, and a lower blush placement can end up dragging the features down. When in doubt, lift up. 

The Best Blush Placement for an Oval Face

There are three blush placements that we especially love for an oval face. They all have a higher placement, elevating the natural beauty of this face shape for a radiant glow. 

Tie your makeup look together with one of our go-to blush placements. 

Lifted Blush Placement: This is one of the best blush application methods for a chiseled, sleek look – and it’s especially stunning on oval face shapes. Blush is applied to the very tops of the cheekbones, and then blended out towards the temples. This high placement helps draw the attention up, giving the cheeks a more lifted appearance. 

Transition Blush Placement: This blush placement (which is also called undereye blush) has been trending all over social media. If you have an oval face shape, you’re in luck…this method beautifully compliments your features!

With this method, blush is applied just under the outer corners of the eye, and then softly blended down towards the cheeks. This creates a gorgeous gradient effect. Since the placement is high, it also draws the attention up towards the eyes, making them appear brighter and more awake. 

For the best results, avoid blending the pigment too low. You’ll want to bring it just down to the tops of the cheeks. This creates that lifted look that looks amazing on oval face shapes, without dragging the features down. 

Diffused Blush Placement: For a soft and sweet makeup moment, we love a diffused blush placement. Blush is applied across the tops of the cheeks, and blended out towards the temples (just as you would apply it with the lifted blush placement). After that, a subtle touch of blush is added to the nose and across the forehead. This creates a stunning kiss of color for a seamless and natural look. 

How To Apply Blush on an Oval Face

For a radiant cheek moment that stuns on an oval face shape, we recommend following Patrick Ta’s signature cream-over-powder application technique. When cream and powder blushes are used together, they create a multidimensional and glowy look with incredible color payoff. This technique also ensures your blush stays vibrant all day long. 

Start by prepping your skin with moisturizer and primer and applying foundation. Once your base is prepped, apply the powder blush. Swirl a fluffy brush in the pan to pick up pigment and then press it into the skin, following the instructions of your desired blush placement. Keep adding more layers of blush until you are happy with the color. 

After applying powder blush, it’s time to add the cream. Use a dense brush to pick up the pigment, and then stamp it into the skin. You’ll apply it on top of the areas where you applied the powder blush. Add more cream to the skin until you’ve created the perfect color intensity. Finish by blending away any harsh lines for the most seamless and natural look. 

Choosing the Best Blush Formula for an Oval Face

Patrick Ta’s blush is easily the best blush for an oval face shape. The iconic cheek palette features a hydrating crème blush, which creates a glossy and sheer finish. It’s joined by the lightweight powder blush, which adds a soft-focus wash of color across the cheeks. These pigmented blush formulas were designed to be used with Patrick’s signature technique, blending together harmoniously. 

Best Tools for Blush Application

Every makeup kit needs high-quality tools. For effortless and seamless blush application, we recommend the Dual-Ended Blush Brush. Made with super soft bristles, this two-sided brush features a fluffy brush that evenly diffuses powder blush, as well as a dense brush that helps you melt cream blush into the skin with ease.