Start Using The Perfect Shade Of Contour

Whether it's called contouring or highlighting, it's simply the clever use of natural light, facial bone, and soft tissue to enhance the overall appearance of the face. Let's say you have full cheekbones and you want to draw attention to your cheekbones and create the illusion that your face has become slightly longer and narrower. Shaping can help.

The same goes for a very wide forehead, a wide jawline, or anything else you want to change with a little makeup. Of course, don't think this is something you only do for special occasions. In fact, it's a makeup trick you can use every day.

The key is to master the techniques for specific problems or goals, but the most important thing is to choose the right contour colors for your skin tone. This is not as easy as you might think, as most of us don't have just one skin tone and we all have different goals.

Start with contour colors that match your skin tone

Rediscover the color wheel by mixing shades.

The contour palette takes the guesswork out of choosing the right shade for your skin, but trust me, you don't have to be a professional to get the most out of a product like the Ben Nye Cream Blush and Contour Roller (co-developed with Puckey), which is available in four shades ranging from light to dark brown.

 

Stick to shadows and choose shades that mimic the actual shadows on your face.

Earlier this month, Fenty Beauty launched its first bronzer in eight shades, and earlier this year, Benefit Cosmetics expanded its iconic Hoola bronzer line with two darker shades—Caramel and Toasted—ideal for those with medium to strong tans.

 

choice of cream and powder colors.

Packy says, "Contouring shouldn't look like makeup, but like a true shade created by a beautiful bone structure." And he's absolutely right. That's why contouring with concealer instead of bronzer is said to give a more realistic look to the skin.

How to contour with powder products?

Contouring with powder is not very difficult if you are used to using a makeup brush. If you are not used to using a brush, you may need a little practice.

This technique requires the use of a contour brush and an angled brush, just like when applying foundation. Apply it under the cheekbones and along the areas of the face where you want to intensify the shadow.

Apply a lighter powder to the highlighted area and blend gently in circular motions with a blush or foundation brush for optimal blending. Try applying loose powder with a brush for the cleanest, most natural look.

The most important thing about contouring is that you spend a lot of time finding the perfect shades to match your natural or current skin tone. You may spend a lot of time outdoors, and your skin may turn a darker shade in the summer. So, buy a few palettes and update them as your skin tone changes.

Contouring also takes practice. Don't give up if your first attempts are poor. It's a very specialized technique, but you can master it if you spend a few hours experimenting with highlights and shadows and watching how they affect your natural facial structure. Then apply a cream or powder foundation, use blusher, eyeshadow and lipstick of your choice and make everyone happy with a great makeup look.

  

 How to Contour with cream products

Basic styling with the creamy product is done by running your finger over the area under the cheekbones, under the chin, and on the sides if you want to emphasize the chin or elongate the face. If you want to refine the bridge of the nose, also apply it to the sides of the nose.

Then do the same thing, but with a highlighter. This time, drag it along the upper cheekbones, down the nose and into the T-zone, above the eyebrows and down the center of the forehead. Also apply it to the chin.

Blurring is key, so a damp piece of blotting paper is helpful in this case. Blend and blend the colors with the wipe to achieve a natural look. The Egg gives you optimal control because it has a thinner tip, which is ideal for nose splatter.

If you're using a cream product, it's best to use lighter shades under the eyes after blending. Applying it to the chin and center of the T-zone can also create a lot of luminosity.

The final step is to set the makeup with powder, applied with a fluffy brush. For best results, the powder should be translucent or transparent.