Contour Action

January 21, 2014

Contour Action _ Kouturekiss

  1. Begin with a clean, moisturized face.
  2. Highlight the triangle area underneath your eyes, the center of your forehead down the bridge of nose, and above and below the lip area.
  3. Contour each side of your forehead, the cheekbone area and the sides and center of your chin.
  4. Begin blending in the colors with a foundation that matches your skin tone.
  5. Continue blending with your foundation.
  6. Now we are going to lock in the highlights by placing a highlight powder in the same areas we placed the highlight cream.
  7. Lock in the contours by placing a contour powder in the same areas you placed the contour creams.
  8. Blend the edges together and voila!

Cover It Up! Master Flawless Foundation

January 15, 2014

Cover it Up Kouturekiss

  1. Begin with a clean face and pull your hair out of the way with a headband.
  2. Apply a primer or moisturizer. I used Clean & Clear Dual Action Moisturizer.
  3. Conceal any under-eye circles you may have. I used Graftobian HD Glamour Creme to do this.
  4. Also using the Graftobian HD Glamour Creme, conceal any blemishes.
  5. Apply your favorite foundation. I used MAC Studio Sculpt.
  6. To make sure this lasts all day and to give your skin a matte finish, apply a powder to set. I used The All Natural Face Vegan Foundation.
  7. Voila!

Easy Everyday Highlighting

July 13, 2013

Kouturekiss _ Easy Everyday Highlighting

  1. Highlighting adds so much dimension to your look! Just grab a cream or powder that’s a few shades lighter than your skin tone… added bonus if it’s a little shimmery! Everything you lighten on your face brings it forward visually so use your brush or fingers to add your highlighter to the high points of your face or places that need a little light! (more…)

Melt Away? No Way! How To Heat-Proof Your Makeup For Summer

June 29, 2013

Kouturekiss - Heat Proof Your Summer Makeup

Achieving make up that is heatproof and summer ready boils down to two things: The products you use and the techniques you employ!

  1. Choose products that are long wearing. Look for keywords on the packaging like: water-proof, long wear, all day, matte, etc. Skip the sheer or luminous formulas as they will have more moisture and move on your skin. (more…)