Despite the plethora of YouTube videos, Instagram photos, and a slew of websites dedicated to beauty advice, contour your face can still be a bit complex and intimidating…. Am I correct? Even the most beauty-savvy woman may not have a complete idea of how she should shape her face.
With so many ideas, tricks, opinions, and tactics flowing online, you’ll certainly find yourself more disoriented than ever before after just a few short searches. Add in the fact that there’s a lot of bad advice and misinformation out there, and it’s no wonder there’s so much uncertainty about contour your face.
Please tell me… Have you ever been in a total state of “information overload-induced makeup uncertainty”? You’ve seen and read so many various types of cosmetics advise that you have no idea what you should do, what you shouldn’t do, or where to begin? If that’s the case, you’re not alone… Many ladies believe this when it comes to contouring.
Contouring is an ever-present, elusive mystery to many a gal, whether it’s not knowing what products and equipment to use, where to apply those products, or even the step-by-step order for that makeup application!
So, whether you’re new to contouring or have some experience with it, let’s clear away all those doubts and misunderstandings! I’d want to make things a little easier for you by giving you the lowdown on some contouring makeup tips.
Today, I’m going to go over everything you need to know about contouring your face properly, starting with What do you need to contour!
What Do You Need to contour ?
This does not necessitate the use of a particular contour kit: Contour with two tones of concealer or foundation, bronzer, highlighter, eyeshadow, or even brow powder! Simply ensure that all of your makeup products have the same texture (layering powder with liquid and cream products might result in cakey results) and that you have the appropriate makeup brushes on hand.
Five Easy Ways to Contour Your Face
There are several processes involved in achieving those sculpted cheekbones and creating that delicate definition. Here’s all you need to know about it.
1. Establish Your Foundation
To achieve the perfect base, prepare your skin, apply foundation and concealer, then finish with a small coating of translucent powder. This will aid in the smooth application of your contour.
2. Make a face map
The region beneath your jawline, the sides of your temples, the sides of your nose, and the hollows of your cheekbones are all good places to contour. The key is to utilize your bone structure as a guide and gradually add colour.
3. Buffing and constructing
The more natural-looking your contouring is, the better! Make sure you don’t have any visible, harsh lines on your face as a result of the color. To blend out the product, use a moist egg sponge or a foundation brush. For a splash of color, apply a peachy-pink blush on the apples of your cheeks.
4. Emphasizing
Only draw attention to the regions of your face where light naturally falls, such as your cheekbones, brow bones, bridge of your nose, top of your cupid’s bow, and the center of your chin. This intensifies the contouring effect.
Let’s get started with some basic face contouring techniques. The first step is to determine your facial shape. For each facial form, we have separate lessons planned.
5. Select Your Brushes And Product
Powders and creams are the two options; powders give you a more matte look, while creams offer you a dewy one. It’s advisable to start with creamy products if you’re a newbie because they’re easy to build and combine.
For additional accuracy, use smaller, fluffy brushes for your brushes. One brush is for contouring and the other is for highlighting.