T
he hottest buzz
in makeup right
now is contouring- the placement of light
and dark shades to soften
certain areas and enhance
others. The optical illusion
it creates by sculpting the
face can even make you look
like you’ve dropped a kilo
or two! The trick is to keep
it natural by blending and
blending again.
Contouring products
come in sticks, powders
and creams and can be
purchased individually or as
a kit. Use the guide (left) to
determine your face shape,
then follow the pattern for
flattering definition.
■ Highlighter will help certain
areas and features stand out and
give your complexion a gorgeous
glow. Use one that is at least two
shades lighter than your skin tone.
■ Bronzer will add shadow, for
example by contouring under your
cheekbones and then highlighting
above, they will stand out. Use
one that is non-shimmery and
1–2 shades deeper than
your skin tone.
■ Blending brushes have soft
densely packed bristles that easily
diffuse colour – blending light into
dark and dark into light.Contour
beauty
How to use light and dark to shape, sculpt and define your face
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