Contouring. What Is It And How To Do It!?

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Bailey M.

Feb 5, 2013

Bailey M.

ok im reading about contouring everyday but no one really explains its purpose other than yes it contours the face. but why is it so awesome? what materials do you need to do it and is it worth it to try and how do you do it?

Bryanna S.

Feb 5, 2013

Bryanna S.

This is a brief article that I found that discusses what it is, what you need, examples, etc. http://blog.birchbox.com/post/24224204212/how-to-contour-your-face-like-a-celebrity Basically: Contouring and highlighting plays with shadows (hollows of face) and prominent features to emphasize and sculpt features. Using contouring and highlighting, you can 'fudge' features to a certain degree because you're purposefully bringing out features.

Atiyah Y.

Feb 5, 2013

Atiyah Y.

Contouring helps to make your face appear slimmer. You can contour the hollows of your cheeks, temples, nose, creases of your eyes & under your chin. All you really need is a matte bronzer or a face powder darker than your complexion & of course a brush. In the picture, the darker spots are the contouring & the lighter is highlighting. 

Allie A.

Feb 5, 2013

Allie A.

definitely try it! I like to contour my face to sculpt it, you fake the illusion of higher cheekbones a slimmer nose a shorter chin or smaller jaw line, the possibilities are endless! I would watch a few youtube videos to learn techniques then sorta build on that to find a method that works best for you!:) 

Keegan Z.

Feb 5, 2013

Keegan Z.

Defffffffffinitely go on youtube and watch tutorials on contouring. It helps a ton. I look up all my beauty questions on youtube. Best help everrrrrr. 

Keegan Z.

Feb 5, 2013

Keegan Z.

I actually used bronzer to contour today for the FIRST time ever and someone told me my face looked slimmer. Contouring is definitely something you should try just to see the difference it adds to your face. Brings out all your features!

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