Can You Contour Your Face Like A Pro?
Can You Contour Your Face Like A Pro?
We show you how to wield your makeup tools like a pro and create supermodel-worthy cheekbones.
We show you how to wield your makeup tools like a pro and create supermodel-worthy cheekbones.
From coaxing out the shyest cheekbones to giving you a perfectly sculpted and defined look, contouring, when done right, can have magical results. But if the shading and highlighting seem a tad confusing, just follow our easy tips and tricks to get that depth and dimension you’re seeking.A
Contour Vs Bronzer
It’s easy to confuse the terms contour with bronzer, but they are actually two different things. When you contour your face, your aim is to create depth and bring out all the angles of your face to give the illusion of added definition. Here, you are essentially creating the effect of a shadow and, when done correctly, will give you chiseled cheekbones, a defined jawline, fuller lips, and emphasize the right angles and planes of your face. A makeup product that is meant to contour is always a matte or a neutral, cool-toned one. When you use a bronzer, it’s almost the opposite as you want to highlight the areas where the sun hits your face: the nose, temples, above your eyebrows, the edges of your face, etc. The idea is to add warmth to your face. The result is a glow that looks like you’ve just returned from a sublime beach holiday. A bronzer can be shimmery, matte or have a radiant finish depending on the look you want.
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A makeup product that is meant to contour is always a matte or a neutral, cool-toned one.
The Order
Change up the order by using a highlighter and foundation and then contouring.
How to Contour
Pick the right formula as per your skin tone, but as far as color goes, opt for a couple of shades deeper than your actual skin tone.
The Direction
To lift your face, always buff the product outwards and upwards while blending.
A Face Contour Quiz To See How Much You Remember
If you’ve paid attention, this one will be a piece of cake.
Contouring and bronzing are exactly the same.
To lift your face, always buff the product ____ while blending.
To make your lips look fuller….
The point of contouring is to create…
Adding highlighter, then foundation and
then contouring is…
When in doubt, simply follow the lines of your face.
Oily and combination skins should opt for a ____ product.
When contouring, the rule of thumb is to go not more than ___ shades darker than your natural skin tone.
You ___ contour without using a highlighter.
A makeup product that is meant to contour is always a matte or a neutral, cool-toned one.