How To Tuesday: Contouring

Contouring...we seem to hear that word everyday thanks to a dreaded reality star and I am always asked for tips on it from friends, family, and clients.  So what exactly is contouring?

Contouring is giving shape to an area of the face and enhancing the facial structure through makeup.  It's not supposed to be noticeable—just a subtle definition.   

So now that we know what contouring is, how do we do it.  Before we get to technique though let's come up with a quick product list.  You will want two foundation shades-one a shade lighter and one a shade deeper then your skin tone. You'll also need a brush.  I prefer a fan brush, it prevents you from being heavy handed with product.

Now for technique:

Take your deeper shade or bronzer and sweep it from your forehead to your cheek and down to your jawline in a "3" shape.

With your lighter shade or highlighter sweep a crescent or a "C" from your brow bone to down and across the top of your cheekbone.

Now, blend, blend, blend!

So that is basic, natural contouring.  I can't wait to hear and see your contouring stories and hopefully you try out some of these tips.

Love|Makeup|Nails,

Alexis