Is it essential to wear blush?

I haven't worn blush for a long time, but I use everything else. I use excellent skin products and makeup to make a flawless porcelain look and draw attention to my eyes with dramatic look. But everyone I know, plus all celebrities use blush. Is it really a necessity or is it a preference?

3 answers to “Is it essential to wear blush?”

A: Blush is a personal choice

Armando Soto, MD
By Armando Soto, MD - Orlando Plastic Surgeon

Hi, I definitely agree with the physicians below- whether or not you find blush brings out the best in your facial features will depend on your features and what you'd like to accentuate. The best applications are for accentuating weaker cheekbones and improving the color of (relatively) pale skin. Hope that... more

A: Wearing blush is a preference, not a necessity

David Shafer, MD
By David Shafer, MD - Manhattan Plastic Surgeon

Cameron, Wearing blush is a preference, not a necessity. Blush is used to enhance your underlying facial structure and replace or enhance the hue to the skin. You should decide what looks best for you and not feel that you have to do something just because everyone else is doing it. If you have a good skin... more

A: Blush is used to enhance exisiting Anatomy

Kamran Jafri, MD
By Kamran Jafri, MD - New York City Facial Plastic Surgeon

Hello, Sounds like you are already doing a great job of maintaining healthy skin and accomplishing a satisfying effect with your current routine. Blush is used to help give some "healthy color" to the cheeks and also to help define and enhance the cheek bones. It is only a preference but some... more

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