![]() ![]() ![]() If you’re using creams or liquids, this brush will also work – but I prefer a damp Beauty Blender for those. You’re supposed to be creating dimension and minimizing the space, not completely erasing your forehead!īlend the heck out of these with a duo fiber brush. I don’t know why that’s a thing, but I see that all the time. Do not contour your entire forehead – it defeats the entire purpose. High points that you want to bring out should be highlighted, and contour the places you want to further sink in or diminish. While in front of a mirror, spend some time feeling the hollows and high points of your face with your fingertips, to figure out where to contour and highlight. Using a slanted blush brush with the matte bronzer, contour the hollows of your cheeks, temples, and along your hairline. Now that you have your products ready, let’s get started! Shimmer works well for highlighting (though you can also go matte). ![]() For contouring, go with a matte finish: the point is to carve out your features by creating shadows, and light-reflecting particles will do the opposite of that. I usually use the lighter shade of Too Faced’s Matte Bronzer for a more subtle contour, but went darker for the sake of showing detail in the photos. Pick a shade that’s a few shades darker than your natural skin tone. Otherwise you’ll end up with caked, blotchy bits of makeup. You can use whichever you like! Just remember that when mixing creams/liquids with powders, powders should go on last. I might be the only person in the world who prefers using powder instead of cream for contouring (though I love creams for highlights), but that’s just a personal preference for my skin type. On the lips: Julie Hewett Cheekie in “Peachie” Basic Contour, Blush, and Highlight Tutorial Products and brushes used: Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Medium/Deep Matte Bronzer, Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit (I only used the matte highlight, since the kit was sold out online), NARS Deep Throat Blush, Stila “Kitten” Allover Shimmer Powder (I used the lighter side), Urban Decay Blush Brush (for contouring), MAC 187 Duo Fiber Brush (for blending – this is also great for blush, foundation and loose powders), MAC 116 brush (for precise blush application and highlights), Urban Decay crease brush (for small contours and highlights). So, here’s what we’ll do: take those same principles of creating shadows and highlights, but dial it back a few notches. But while it photographs well and can be great for special occasions, it might be little much for everyday life – and if you’re not as skilled as some of the ladies and gents out there who have mastered the craft (and I most certainly am not), you risk looking like you’re wearing a very thick mask. You can completely change your features with contouring it’s incredible what makeup can do. Many of the tutorials I’ve seen on instagram, and that ubiquitous Kim Kardashian contour demo, cater to dramatic transformations. Contouring, highlighting, and adding blush will put only the best details back in – a flush to your cheeks, hollowed out cheekbones, that inner eye glow – and enhance your features in the best way possible. Think of it this way: when applying foundation, you’re essentially erasing the details and creating a somewhat uniform base. I’ve always incorporated contouring and highlighting into my routine, but not in so much of a transformative way – just subtle enhancements. Contouring seems to be all the rage, lately it’s one of the most popular tutorial requests I receive. ![]()
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