Contouring

Feb 7, 2012

Jennie A.

I am really pale i usually use the lightest foundation there is so i want to contour so bad so best shade? best thing to to use? best contour brush cheap and pricey! Go! and Thanks!

Feb 7, 2012

Lindsay S.

You could try using either a foundation that is 3-4 shades darker than your natural skin tone or you can use a contouring powder. As for brushes, if you're using these products on yourself I recommend using a flat synthetic brush & your clean fingers. Dip your brush into your foundation and draw a line under your cheek bones. Then smudge the line with your finger tips. Its cheap and it works!

Feb 7, 2012

Tamara R.

You may want to look into an eye shadow as an alternative to your traditional contouring products because you'll get a massive increase in colour options.

One of the biggest concerns I hear from those with pale skin is that contouring can make the face look strange.. too pink, too orange, too brown. Depending on your skin tone, look for something that is quite neutral (like a natural shadow). Something with a slightly grey tint can help as well, so long as you are light handed.

A tapered face brush or angled brush can help with precision placement. Blending out the top edge with your blush can help blur the line, as well going back over the cheeks with your face/setting powder can really help to diffuse the effect.