This Makeup Artist Created an Entire Look Using One Blush Stick, and the Video Is Going Viral
A Russian makeup artist just proved you can do a full face of makeup with only one product. Darya Kholodnykh made the dream of many into a reality in a video she recently posted on Instagram and it's been viewed almost a million times. I'm not sure if people were more shocked by the fact that you have to turn yourself into a polka-dotted clown first or that a complete no-makeup makeup look can be done with a single stick of pink blush. Either way, Kholodnykh explains in her caption, "If you asked what makeup, in my opinion, is ideal, I would say this one."
Kholodnykh starts off her mini tutorial by drawing a dot on the apple of each of the model's cheeks with the Smashbox L.A. Lights Blendable Lip & Cheek Color. Next, she dabs some on the tip of the model's nose, the center of her chin and lips. The stick was also swiped on the model's lids and dotted on each temple. Then, Kholodnykh buffs out pink spots with a fluffy brush.
The unexpected additions of the pink blush on the tip of the nose and temples seem like they wouldn't work and would give the look that clownish quality. Many people even commented that they were confused by those placements. However, once everything is blended out, all the blush points make sense. A little bit of rouge on the tip of your nose and temples surprisingly helps amp up the fresh, flushed look.
You can see the one-stick, one-look process in action below.
Once you're done, you can swipe on a couple of coats of mascara and proceed with your day wearing a new, simple makeup look that didn't require as many steps as your skin-care routine.
If you're looking for some alternatives to Kholodnykh's Smashbox pick, I rounded up five Allure favorites.
1. Onomie Boosting Lip + Cheek Stick ($30)
You can find this all-natural stick in the makeup bags of several Allure editors.
2. Wet n Wild MegaGlo Makeup Stick ($3)
For $3, you can't beat this long-wearing formula.
3. Trèstique Color & Contour Blush Stick ($28)
On the other end of this handy stick, you'll find a dense blending brush, so you'll have everything you need in one place.
4. Fenty Beauty Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick ($25)
For a bolder look, reach for one of Fenty Beauty's beloved Match Stix Shimmer Skinstick in Yacht Lyfe (a peachy pink), Ridiiic (a deep coral), Chili Mango (a tangerine), or Unicorn (a lilac, seen below).
5. Make Bisou Bisou Lip & Cheek Stick ($28)
Infused with vitamins C and E. This stick will help brighten and add moisture your face.
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