Current trend: how to draping this summer?

With blush, a makeup artist can achieve different visual effects depending on how and where to apply the product. For example, the classic technique of using blush on the apples of the cheeks allows you to achieve a light blush, as if the girl has just returned from a run or is a little embarrassed. After applying blush, the image instantly becomes fresher, more delicate and even a little naive.

Draping on the top of the face

If you use more product and increase the area of application to the temples and hairline near the eyebrows, we get a completely different result. Draping was first used by star makeup artist Wei Bendy back in the 70s - back then, bright and shocking images were especially valued. Over time, draping returned to the catwalks, and then migrated to commercial makeup. For example, Rihanna introduced draping to the general public in 2017 at the Met Gala social event.

When performing draping, it is important to use blush of several shades, at least two: one is bolder and richer, the second is soft and delicate (with the same undertone as the first). Makeup artists recommend using a lighter shade on the temples and hairline. We apply rich color on the eyelids, in the outer corners of the eyes and on the highest points of the cheekbones.

New York City makeup artist Joseph Carrillo recommends starting with a deeper shade at the outer corners of the eyes and buffing the pigment toward the temples and cheekbones, using a dense brush and circular motions. Then, using a larger, fluffy brush, apply a second, softer color on top and around the edges so that the shadows blend into each other.

Imitation of tanning with blush

Another option, ideal for the summer season, is to fake a tan using blush in peach and orange shades. And although most often such makeup does not look natural, creating a bright, creative look is always a good idea. Add faux freckles to add even more summer aesthetic to your makeup look.

Draping as a correction

In the classical sense, draping in makeup involves correcting the face using blush and highlighter, rather than the usual darkening and brightening corrector. This trick helps to refresh the face, give it texture and correctly place accents to get a spectacular, but at the same time harmonious image.

Makeup artist Patrick Ta usually uses this technique to apply powder blush to give the appearance of a more lifted face. “I like to start at the middle of the cheekbone and work diagonally up to the outer corners of the eyes,” he shares. “I also like to diffuse blush under my eyes for a flawless look.”

It is important to first highlight the cheekbone area with a darker shade of blush, then apply a lighter blush to the upper part of the cheekbone, and lightly shade the temple with it. Apply highlighter to the prominent part of the cheekbone over blush.