Beautiful cheekbones and a defined jawline? Apply your makeup like a pro with these four steps! Contouring is meant to add dimension to the face and highlight its best features. When contouring, use a cream or powder that’s two shades darker than your natural skin tone. A lighter shade is used to make the darker shade stand out more. A highlighter gives the contoured face a beautiful, healthy glow. This helps accentuate the cheekbones, make the nose appear smaller, or sharpen the jawline, for example.
Step 1: Start with a nice, even base. Make sure your skin is fresh and clean, then apply a thin layer of day cream and, if desired, a primer. This protects your skin from both makeup and external factors, such as pollution from the outside air. Next, apply a foundation or BB cream in the right shade and set it with a matte, translucent powder.
Step 2: Apply a contour shade to the areas shown below; this can be a creamy formula or a powder. When choosing the shade, make sure to select one that is no more than two shades darker than your skin tone. A contour shade can also be a bronzer! 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 indicated 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 creates a refreshing effect. Apply the concealer with your fingers, a brush, or a sponge for a natural blend of color. On your cheekbones, the bridge of your nose, the upper lip, and the brow bone, you can apply a highlighter powder or liquid highlighter for a beautiful glow! A 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; blush adds a more natural flush to your face. When choosing a blush, it’s also important to consider your skin tone and undertone. Opt for a subtle peach shade or a soft, sweet pink.
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