What Is Contour?

May 28, 2015

Hayden R.

I have never used contour ever and I really want to know what is it because some of my friends are obsessed with using it. can you explain in the most detailed way what it is?

May 28, 2015

Sam R.

Contour is highlighting and making shadows on your face to give it a more slim or symmetrical look, you apply highlighter where the sun naturally hits your face and contour (darker than your skintone shade ) where there is shadow on your face and you blend... I hope I explain for you to understand... you can look on YouTube for a better understanding

May 28, 2015

Qwaserght T.

Look up YouTube tutorials

May 28, 2015

Monica G.

Contour is highlighting and adding shadows to your face to give you the appearance of a slimmer face.
Highlight: down the bridge of your nose, highest point of your cheekbones, on your chin, under your brows and on your Cupid's bow.
Darker shades: under your cheekbones, temples and down the sides of your nose (if you want a slimmer looking nose)
it's hard to explain but search it up on youtube because there's great tutorials on there. hope I helped :)

May 28, 2015

Jasmine N.

I'm not really sure how to explain it...

When you contour you’re aiming to manipulate the face by creating shadows, for example: when contouring your cheeks, you want to suck in, and follow the path of your jawline− by adding that shadow, it gives the effect of chiseled cheeks. When contouring the nose, you’re adding that shadow to give your nose a slimmer appearance.

When highlighting my face, I only highlight the ‘high’ points, and areas I want to bring forward. Some people will highlight differently, for example: If your forehead is larger, you’ll avoid highlighting that area, and instead contour.

Everyone's faces are different, you have to experiment and see what works best for you, personally!