What to use to contour cheeks?
What to use to contour cheeks?
Take an angled contour brush and load it with a contour powder or a bronzer that is two to three shades darker than your skin tone. Place it at the point just below your hairline, or the point where the tip of your index finger was touching. Swipe down to less than half the length of your cheekbones.
Is it better to use cream or powder for contouring?
If you have normal or oily skin, you’ll want to opt for a powder contour makeup instead of a cream one. Powder contour is easier to blend and it’s best for oily skin as it keeps it matte. Powder contour can also be combined with your cream product to create an even more dramatic, long lasting effect.
How do I choose a contour palette?
The key is to start with the right foundation shade and then choose your contour colors for your skin tone correctly. The best bet is to choose a contour shade a bit darker than your foundation, and a shade that is similar to how you think shadow on your face would appear.
What kind of brushes do I need for contouring?
What kind of brush do you use for contouring? To contour your face, you use a contour brush. These brushes differ from other makeup brushes, such as a blush brush. Unlike blush brushes, which are more rounded, contour brushes come in a variety of angled shapes.
Do you put powder on before contour?
Make sure to use moisturizer, primer, and liquid foundation and concealer, before you begin to contour. For best results, Do NOT use powder foundations or concealers before contouring with cream makeup.
Do I use setting powder before or after contouring?
If you’re using pressed powder, it should go on before contouring. A light layer of translucent powder on top of your contouring will help to blend and set it.
How do I match my skin to contour?
How do I find my contour shade?
Make sure you test multiple colors on your skin until you figure out which shade works best with your skin tone. For highlighting, pick a powder that is one to two shades lighter than your foundation, and for contouring, go with a powder that’s one to two shades darker.