Contour Queen: Master Your Technique

June 26, 2013

Contouring is a makeup technique used to define and enhance a face’s natural features—not only will this look create the perfect glow for summer, it will also slim your face — who doesn’t want that? Follow this contouring routine for radiant, slim-tastic perfection.

Step 1: Start with foundation on and problem areas, like acne, concealed. Using a concealer one shade lighter than your skin tone, highlight by sweeping the product across the top and bottom portion of the lips, the bridge of your nose, under eyes, to the brow bone and atop cheekbones.

Step 2: Blend the highlighting concealer with a stippling brush.

Step 3, 4 & 5: To create sharp, bronzed lines, use a large eye shadow brush to apply bronzer diagonally under your cheekbones, at the base of the your hairline, on the sides of your nose, on your jaw line and under your chin. This contouring technique will add an elongating affect to a rounder face.

Step 6: Using a large blunt-cut brush, blend the bronzer; be sure to blend in the direction of the facial lines you are contouring.

Step 7: To make cheekbones stand out even more, apply a shimmery cream product to the top of the cheekbones and to the apples of the cheeks using a blush brush.

Step 8: Set and blend the highlighting and contouring products with a loose powder.

Voila!