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Makeup Shortcuts: Save Time by Using Blush as Eyeshadow

April 19th, 2017 by Karen 12 Comments

mac hard to get blush top
See the blush on my cheeks? I’m also wearing it on my lids!

Sometimes I don’t want to think too hard about what makeup colors I’m wearing, so I’ll wear my cheek color (the same color I’m wearing) on my lids as a shadow. It’s just one of those things that saves a little brain power, and here’s whatcha do…

It’s a lazy girl’s guide to using your blush as eyeshadow.

Step 1: Apply an eyeshadow base

You can use whatever you want — a potted cream shadow, stick shadow, what have you. I’m actually wearing an eyeliner here (MAC Costa Riche) as my base. You just want to make sure that whatever you choose will work in concert/harmony with the blush you plan to wear.

mac costa riche top

Step 2: Load an eye brush with your chosen blush

And after you load it, you have a choice to make. Do you keep the brush head dry and apply it like that? Or do you wet it with a makeup setting spray (like MAC Fix+) to intensify the color?

Up to you.

mac hard to get blush
MAC Extra Dimension Blush in Hard to Get with a MAC 217 Domed Eyeshadow Brush

Step 3: Blend that blush…on your lids

Sweep and pat to blend your blush on top of your eyeshadow base, and the higher up you take it, the more dramatic it’ll look.

mac hard to get blush

Step 4: Finish with mascara

To tie things up in a neat little bow, apply one or two coats of mascara on your upper and lower lashes.

mac hard to get blush

mac hard to get blush

I think this is a good option to keep in your beauty back pocket when you can’t bear the thought of figuring out all the transition shades you’d probably want to wear with a more colorful eyeshadow.

Additional makeup worn in this look

FACE: MAC Next to Nothing Foundation in Medium Plus mixed with Make Up For HD Concealer in Y41, MAC Mineralize Skinfinish Natural Powder in Medium Golden

EYES: MAC Costa Riche Eye Kohl, Urban Decay Cannonball Mascara, MAC Brun Eyeshadow, Benefit Ready Set Brows

CHEEKS: MAC Extra Dimension Blush in Hard to Get

LIPS: MAC Lipstick in Velvet Teddy

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

Makeup Shortcuts: Save Time by Using Blush as Eyeshadow / Originally published April 19th, 2017

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  1. Fancie says

    April 19th, 2017 at 6:37 am

    I do this all the time now! I feel like blushes are a little bit more pigmented and blend a little easier. Not to mention it really does save so much time not having to super blend of reach for extra products
    Fancie recently posted … Beauty Hack: Blush & Bronzer on the Eyes

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    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2017 at 7:07 am

      Great! I’m glad you use this hack, it’s so handy!

      Reply
  2. Indya says

    April 19th, 2017 at 7:19 am

    Girl, you are slaying this look! I have used blush and bronzer as a shadow before and love it! Totally here for this… can you tell this picture has sparked joy?!
    Indya recently posted … A Rundown of Squalane and a Review of The Ordinary 100% Plant-Derived Squalane

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    • Karen says

      April 19th, 2017 at 10:41 am

      Thanks, Indya! Let me know if you try the look. I’d love to see it on you because I know you could rock it!

      Reply
  3. Lupe says

    April 19th, 2017 at 11:06 am

    I need that blush in my life. I love how your look came out. Gorgeous! I sometimes use a blush or a bronzer on my eyes.
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  4. Ditte K. says

    April 19th, 2017 at 11:18 am

    Or – an hourglass ambient lighting powder, it’s really fantastic as an eyeshadow, really luminous and still downtoned ??

    Reply
  5. kellly says

    April 19th, 2017 at 11:23 am

    I want to see if that MAC Hard to Get has carmine in it. I want to get it to use as an eye shadow, but I’m allergic to carmine and can’t use it around my eyes. I love the color, but MAC uses carmine a lot in their red colors, so I need to check it first.

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  6. LindaLibraLoca says

    April 19th, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    The only thing I have so far worn on my eyes was my bronzer as a transition color, but I will try my blush tomorrow.
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  7. Kim says

    April 19th, 2017 at 12:24 pm

    I’ll have to give this a whirl – I’m definitely a fan of pinks/reds as shadows. One guess what blush I’ll use. HAHA!

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  8. Yuni Stephenson says

    April 19th, 2017 at 1:23 pm

    Love this look so much, Karen …very practical !

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  9. CL says

    April 19th, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    A lot of blushes aren’t really eye-safe. I’d check the ingredients carefully if it’s not labeled for eye use.

    Reply
  10. Valentina Chirico says

    April 20th, 2017 at 2:01 am

    What a smart trick! I love applying make-up in different ways, even when not specifically indicated in the directions but just if I’m sure the product is safe to be used on the all face, of course. For example, I have a PUPA mousse pink blush and… I apply it as an eyeshadow base. Crazy but fun, long-lasting… well, it almost stains XD
    xoxo
    Valentina Chirico recently posted … Lush Cosmetics, Easter products and fair-trade cocoa butter, an ethical journey

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