Bronzer VS Contouring !?
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Jul 5, 2012
Felicia G.
I'm confused. People say that bronzer goes where the sun would 'naturally hit your face'. So why do people put it in the hollows of their cheeks then put it everywhere else where the sun hits their face? Wouldn't that mean that bronzer should go on top of your cheekbone !?!? HELP
Jul 6, 2012
Kayleigh W.
Nah not really ^^
The only way to learn is to practice, everyone makes mistakes along the way! It's not stupidity...
Jul 7, 2012
Bec S.
I'm new to bronzers too and have been confused as well. See what looks good! I've been going for the "where the sun hits" approach, but I'm also shy with it and never use that much, so a lot of time, I can't really tell either way. Ultimately, as long as your face isn't a totally different color from your neck, you're winning!
Jul 7, 2012
Shelly T.
Andii does have a point, though the word I'd choose is "ignorant", not "stupid". *nods*
But yeah. With bronzer, you'd apply it where you'd put your highlighter (I like the "E/3" technique, personally -- temples, cheekbones, jawline; you can also go over the top of your nose). If you put it in the hollow parts of your face, it'll just look like you put an orange stripe down your cheek. Also, you can contour with bronzer, but not with just *any* bronzer, if that makes sense.
I prefer to contour with blush (I use MAC Strada (d/c)). You could use a foundation or concealer that's a couple of shades darker than your skintone. Or you can use something more grey-toned (MAC Omega e/s may be a good one if you're really fair; Illamasqua has a cream pigment in a similar colour you could use, too).
Jul 8, 2012
Felicia G.
So Can I contour my cheekbones AND bronze the high points of my face at the same time? I feel like that would look confusing
Jul 9, 2012
Rikki P.
If you do it correctly, it shouldn't look confusing at all! ;)
Especially if you use a product strictly for contouring and a product strictly for bronzing.
Jul 9, 2012
Kristin C.
What I have learned is that bronzer can be used for both contouring or highlighting. Or maybe even eyeshadow (: For example, I just bought some Physician's Formula bronzers the other day and they are too light to use for contouring but gorgeous as highlights and eyeshadows.