Favorite bronzes to contour fair skin? And favorite highlighter?
5
Good Molecules: See a difference in your skin
New Arrivals
-
Sisley-Paris Phyto-Sourcils Design 3-in-1 Architect Pencil 5 Taupe
$75
-
Sisley-Paris Phyto-Sourcils Design 3-in-1 Architect Pencil 6 Espresso
$75
-
Nudestix Nude Beach 6-Piece Eye Pencil Palette
$69
-
Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix 24-Hour Cream Color Matte Sundaze
$20
-
Danessa Myricks Beauty ColorFix 24-Hour Cream Color Matte Oasis
$20
Jul 12, 2014
Alicia C.
I want a subtle contour, nothing too obvious. Thanks!
Jul 12, 2014
Hannah K.
Bronzer is the wrong product for contouring for several reasons:
It is often shimmery, which is not what you want when trying to create a shadow.
It is also often orange in tone, and though not all bronzers are, bronzers are warm toned and therefore unsuited to the task of contouring, which entails making a darker, almost grey toned shadow. Shadows are not orange.
If, somehow, you found a bronzer that was a matte, cool, grey toned brown, bronzers are also often sheer and therefore require a more heavy handed application. That's why, when people contour with bronzer, it can often end up looking dirty or muddy, because they have to apply and blend a thick layer of product.
In short, what you're trying to do with contouring is create the illusion of shadows, which are cool and grey toned in nature. Bronzers are specifically designed to give a bronzed glow to your face, so you should apply it on the high points of your face, where the sun would hit. Bronzers are simply not the correct product for contouring. They will never give the desired effect, though of course if you have nothing else they can be used.
I'd ask Jacqueline H what she recommends, as I myself don't contour or have experience with contour products. I do know that she highly recommends the Kevyn Aucoin Sculpting Powder. If nothing else, a concealer or foundation two shades darker will work in a pinch. Hope this clarified it for you! :)
Jul 12, 2014
Rissa G.
I've heard NYX blush in "taupe" works well with fair skin
Jul 12, 2014
Alicia C.
Thank you very much Hannah!
Jul 12, 2014
Alicia C.
And thanks renay!
Jul 12, 2014
Hannah K.
No problem at all!
Jul 12, 2014
Breeze T.
A taupe eyeshadow will work perfectly in a pinch! I actually like using Maybelline Color Tattoo in Permanent Taupe for the most skin-like results! Then I may set it with a powder taupe shadow but it's not necessary as the color tattoo itself holds really well on its own. Only thing, you need a good buffing brush, a fast hand and to take a little at a time. Where I live there are no contour-specific products so I had to be creative! These are my results, so you can see for yourself.
Jul 13, 2014
Danielle L.
SLEEK CONTOUR KIT
Jul 14, 2014
Alicia C.
Thanks guy!
Jul 14, 2014
Alicia C.
Guys*