How to Conceal Pink Sensitive Cheeks

Most of us lovely Irish ladies were born with a natural blush in our cheeks, but what was cute when we were 10 isn't as lovely when you reach your teenage years and beyond! So how do we conceal that pesky pink/red colour on our faces? The following are a few easy tips on how to fake an even gorgeous skin tone!

1. Make a fresh start! Cleanse and moisturise your skin.

2. Use natural hair brushes for your make-up where possible. Natural hair will not irritate the skin like synthetic ones so will minimise the risk of any extra unwanted blush in your cheeks.  (FYI- Shameless self- promotion about to happen… AYU Foundation brushes are a mix of goat & synthetic hair but are soft enough for even the most delicate of skins)!

3. Keep your Make Up routine simple! The fewer products you use on your skin the less chance of sensitivity!

4. Use a green tinted based primer. This will help visually correct the skins colour and even out your skin tone. (I love Smashbox photofinish colour correcting primer in Adjust)

5. Use an oil free foundation and concealer. Try using a natural hair brush like the AYU Pro Blender 200 for your concealer as you will be working in areas that are prone to sensitivity (around the nose, cheeks and under the eyes). (I use MAC Studio Fix Fluid foundations & their Studio Finish concealers)

6. Mineral powders are great for setting your make up and they won’t irritate sensitive skin. (Again, I use Mac Mineralize Skinfinish Powder- I just love this powder for setting my make up or worn alone on days when I like to look au natural!!)

7. Use blush sparingly if your cheeks are of a high red colour- you don’t want to end up looking like you've gone ten rounds with Tyson!!

8. There is no 8- you’re done…pretty easy wasn't it?!!