Contouring
We’ve told you all about highlighting your face, so now let’s turn our attention to contouring.
What is contouring?
Opposite of highlighting, contouring is to define and shape the face and to make it look like your ideal shape, pulling in features rather than receding and bringing them out like we do with highlighting.
Blending your product is important to keep your look natural and day-wear ready.
Key things to know when…CONTOURING!
PLACEMENT
Placement is key when contouring your face, and the areas to apply your contour are:
- Sides of the nose
- Hollows of the cheeks
- Jaw line
- Under the chin
- Along the hairline- if you want your forehead to look smaller
- Crease of the eye
PRODUCTS TO USE
Use a product that is 2 shades darker than your skintone.
Cream
Great for a dehydrated/dry skin type
Ideal for someone that is comfortable with blending
Beauty By the B Recommends:
MAC Cream Colour Base
MAC 168 Angle Brush
Powder
The most commonly used product for contour is in a powder form and it’s not only great for all skin types, but also easy to blend.
Beauty By the B Recommends:
Guerlain Terracotta Bronzing Powder
Real Techniques Contour Brush
