Since the past couple of years, makeup and application techniques have been revolutionised to the next level. From a 2D looking face we now aim to look 3D with the use of contouring and highlighting. The concept is that lighter shades bring out those areas you apply to, and darker shades recedes those areas. So in order to bring out your favourite features, use a lighter shade to show it off. Basically you can manipulate your face shape to look 'perfect'.
Here's a chart to you can use as a guide. Do remember that everyone's face shape isn't perfectly the same as those in the chart, so you will need to change the way you contour and highlight for some parts.
There are three levels of contouring & highlighting:
1. Cream contour & highlighting
2. Powder foundation contour & highlighting
3. Contour & highlighting palettes
These three levels achieve a flawless photoshopped finish, appropriate for special occasions where you will be photographed all the time. However on everyday makeup routines we don't have enough time, therefore you can skip the first two steps and just use a contour and highlight palette over your normal base foundation.
Some products that are great for this:
Cream: LA Girl - Pro concealers
Powder: MAC - Studio Fix Powders in different shades for darker and lighter zones
Palettes: Anastasia Beverly Hills - Contour Kit
Try this at home before you do it for a special occasion as it takes time to master this skill properly. Tell us how you found this tip!
Last week our team had great fun to demonstrate how easy it can be to achieve a flawless look. We created a video demonstration that will help you achieve your dream look. Keep an eye out later on this week as we release our makeup tutorial.
That's it for now beauties!
Myura xoxo
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