Do's & Don'ts for contouring
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Never too late to learn! We are happy to explain everything about applying contour. This is how you shape your face! Read on quickly & discover the secret of the make-up artists…
Contouring, how and why?
What is contouring? Contouring is the illusion of making your face appear smaller or fuller by using make-up ! Making your face slimmer in an instant: who wouldn't want that!? Create a beautiful jawline, cheekbones or even a slimmer nose with make-up!
Step 1:
Apply a primer of your choice and spread it well over your entire face. Once this step is complete, you can apply your favorite foundation with a make-up sponge or foundation brush . Also apply concealer to cover up blemishes or red spots.
Step 2:
What products do you need for contouring? With a contour powder or contour cream you will shape your face, everyone does this in their own way! You can make your face look very slim or a bit fuller. Do you want to go for a slightly fuller and rounder face? Keep the contour on the cheek very low just below the cheekbone. You can blend this with a make-up sponge or contour brush.
Want a slimmer face? Then you can place the contour with the darker shade a little higher than your cheekbones. Of course, this look is not complete without a beautiful blush , which you apply to the apples of your cheeks.
Tips for contouring
- Determine the shape of your face to optimally shape it with contouring.
- Draw a fine line and do not apply too much pressure while applying. Blend well with a make-up sponge or contour brush for a natural effect!
- Make sure you place your product correctly. Applying your contour too high or too low can give your face a completely different (wrong) shape.
- Don't apply too much product at once, but rather build up the intensity.
- Still applied contour too enthusiastically? No problem in the case of cream you can tone it down with foundation. If it is a powder contour product then you can tone down the intensity with your powder brush by blending and possibly apply some more translucent powder.
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