Contouring Makeup and Tips for Beginners
Not sure how to blend contour makeup? You are not alone. Most of us don’t know where to start contouring or how to apply it correctly. Contouring takes some practice, but once you get the hang of it, you can create definition and take your makeup to a truly professional level.
In this guide, we’ll show you how to blend your contour makeup, apply it, and which products to use.
What’s Contour Makeup?
Contouring or contouring makeup is a technique used to shape and shape the face. The technique uses tones that are slightly darker or lighter than the skin tone to create soft highlights and shadows.
Design is both art and science. Here’s how to do it right:
- Choose the right tones. If the contour makeup is too dark or too light, the contours will be clear and unpretentious.
- Apply each shade to the correct area of the face. The goal is to shape the face and create dimension. If you put the dark and light shades in the wrong place, your face will “fall”.
While styling is not absolutely necessary, it can enhance your look.
So how do you use the contour makeup?
Step-By-Step How to Blend Contour Makeup
Want to know how to blend contour makeup? But first, we want to point out that a special contour is not needed when contouring. You can get the same results using:
- Two different shades of concealer
- Bronzer and illuminator
- Eye powder or eyebrow powder
It doesn’t matter how the product is labeled (concealer, brow powder, etc.). It is the structure that counts. Therefore, it should not be layered with powder, cream or liquid products, for example. Why? Because it gives a sweet look and turns fusion into a nightmare.
Choosing the right colors is important, here are some tips:
- The eyeshadow color should be a shade or two darker than your skin tone.
- The highlighter should be a shade or two lighter than your skin tone. Choose a matte, not shiny color.
Create Your Base
Prep your face, apply foundation and concealer and lightly dust with translucent powder to create the perfect base. This helps the contours flow smoothly.
Choose Your Product and Brushes
You can choose between powders and creams: creams give a dewy effect and powders are more opaque. If you are a beginner, it is best to start with cream products as they are easier to prepare and mix.
For brushes, use a smaller, softer brush for greater precision. You need a contouring brush and a highlight brush.
Map Out Your Face
The main points of the design are under the chin, the edge of the temple, the edge of the nose and the hollows of the cheekbones. The trick is to use the bone structure as a guide and build the pigment along the way.
Building and Buffing
The more natural contours, the better! Always make sure that there are no clear, sharp lines of color on your face. Use a sponge or wet foundation to blend the product. You can add a peach-pink blush to the apples of the cheeks for a pop of color.
Highlighting
Highlight only areas where light naturally strikes, such as cheekbones, browbones, bridge of nose, tip of Cupid’s bow and chin. This improves the styling effect.
Blend
We now come to the most important step: mixing. At this point, your face will probably look a little crazy. Your lighter and darker tones are likely to have harsh lines. Blending helps smooth objects and makes them look more natural.
Set
The final step is to make the look lasting. You can apply a hardener spray or powder, whatever you want. You are now ready to finish the trick or walk out the door.
