While it seems easy enough, the reality is that it might require a little bit of trial and error to get the combination just right, depending on how much of each you use, and to ensure it blends evenly. With holiday parties to attend, you might not have the time to get too experimental, but this look is just perfect for all your festive ‘fits. We took it upon ourselves to try the candy cane blush hack and report our findings, so you can get it right on your first (or maybe second) try.
So, here’s how you get the look. To start, you need the right materials. You can use any red blush and white highlighter you have on hand, but if you don’t have any, many TikTok users are opting for Armani Beauty Luminous Silk Cheek Tint in “Flaming Red” and Luminous Silk Acqua Highlighter in “Halo.” Using this combo worked out well for us. But, while some applied several lines of product directly to their face, we found it wasn’t necessary to use that much product (though we must admit, it makes for a cute visual). Red is already a bold colour and this blush is especially pigmented and spreadable, so you can apply it sparingly and get lots of use out of each bottle.
Just two small dots of red blush and three dots of white highlighter should work. Instead of applying it directly to the face, results were more consistent and easier to control when they were first mixed together, then applied to the cheeks. We had success using our hands and brushes, but a makeup mixing palette and spatula would be ideal. With all that being said, if you have the time, play around and see what you like the most, as makeup and holiday traditions are different for everyone!
This article originally appeared on Teen Vogue.
