HOW TO FINALLY MASTER CONTOURING IN 6
EASY STEPS
Prep
your face.
When you
contour your face, you want to start with a completely blank canvas. Remove all
your makeup, wash your face, and pat it dry with a towel. Exfoliate if
necessary to remove dead skin, then apply moisturizer. Let your moisturizer
soak in for several minutes before you apply your makeup.
Prepping is essential if you want a smooth, flawless finish. You
don't want to go to the trouble of contouring your face, only to have your
makeup smudge or look dirty.
Step # 1
Apply the light foundation. Take the foundation that's a few shades lighter than your normal skin tone. Use your finger or a clean foundation brush to apply a 1/2 inch to 1 inch stroke of foundation to the places on your face where the sun would naturally hit. To help you figure out where the sun would hit, stand in a well-lit room with overhead lighting and look at where it hits your face. Here's where you want to apply light foundation:
· In the center of your forehead.
· Along the top of your brow lines.
· Along the bridge of your nose.
· On the apples of your cheeks (to find them, smile).
· On your cupid's bow (the section between the tip of your nose and the top of your lip).
· In the center of your chin.
Step # 2
Apply the dark foundation. Use your finger or a clean foundation brush to apply stroke of the darker foundation in the places where your face would naturally be shadowed from the sun. To help you figure out where your face would be shadowed, stand in a well-lit room with overhead lighting and look for the places that are darker. Here's where you want to apply the dark foundation:
Right below your hairline at the top of your
forehead.
On the
right and left sides of your forehead, near your hairline on either side.
Along the
right and left sides of your nose.
In the hollows
of your cheeks (to find them, suck your cheeks in).
Along
your jawline on both sides, from your ears to the tip of your chin.
Step # 3
Blend your makeup well. Use
your fingers or the foundation brush to blend the colors for a natural finish.
Take care not to spread the colors around too much; you want them to stay in
the general area where you placed them. Make sure the edges are blended well so
that there are no sharp divisions between the lighter and darker foundation.
Step # 4
Consider adding highlighter. If
you want the light areas to stand out even more, add a highlighter product to
enhance the look. Cream highlighter is slightly shimmery, so it catches the
light more than regular foundation. Apply it in the exact same places where you
applied the lighter foundation.
Consider applying blush. If
you feel your face looks a little wan without some pink color, apply a small
amount of blush to the apples of your cheeks. Be sure to blend the blush well
with the other products on your face.
Consider using a matte setting powder. Setting powder is helpful to use when your
products are cream-based. It helps to keep everything in place and gives the
look a smooth finish. Use a clean powder brush to add a light coating of
setting powder over your entire face
Step #5
Add shimmer for a
night out. If
you're going out on the town, you may want to add some sparkle. Choose a
shimmery, translucent face powder an apply a light layer to your face, focusing
on the highlighted areas. Apply a bit to your neck and chest as well
Final Look in Last
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