Beautiful cheekbones and a defined jawline? Apply your makeup like a professional in these four steps! Contouring is designed to add dimension to the face and highlight its strongest features. To contour, use a cream or powder that is two shades darker than your natural skin tone. A lighter shade makes the darker color more pronounced. Highlighter gives the contoured face a beautiful, healthy glow. For example, it can accentuate the cheekbones, make the nose appear smaller or define the jawline.
Step 1: Start with a smooth, even base. Make sure your skin is freshly cleansed, then apply a layer of day cream and, if desired, primer. This helps protect your skin from makeup as well as external factors such as outdoor pollutants. Then apply foundation or BB cream in the right shade and set it with a matte translucent powder.
Step 2: Apply contour color to the areas shown below. This can be a cream formula or a powder. When choosing a shade, make sure it is no more than two shades darker than your skin tone. You can also use bronzer as a contour color! Apply the contour with a special contour brush or a soft sponge to avoid harsh lines or patches.
Step 3: Apply concealer to the areas shown below. Choose a shade that is one shade lighter than your natural skin tone, or the same shade. Concealer camouflages imperfections, brightens the skin and gives it a fresh look. Apply the concealer with your fingers, a brush or a sponge to blend the color naturally. You can also apply highlighter powder or liquid highlighter to your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, your cupid’s bow and your brow bone for a beautiful glow! Highlighter is a cream or powder with a subtle shimmer. Pay attention to the undertone: some highlighters have a cool undertone, while others have a warm undertone.
Step 4: Apply blush to the areas shown below to add a natural-looking flush to your face. When choosing blush, it is also important to consider your skin tone and undertone. Choose a subtle peach shade or a soft, sweet pink.
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