Contouring Help Please

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

Every time I contour it always looks muddy and harsh lines even when I blend it out for hours. I don't know if ik doing it wrong or if contouring isn't just for me. How can I make it look nice and very subtle?

Mar 9, 2014

Nicolet K.

There are different contouring areas mayb your doing the wrong area.

Mar 9, 2014

Nicolet K.

Idk I saw something with different area.

Mar 9, 2014

Sarah N.

What product are you using to contour hun? You don't want to be using a colour too dark... only about 1-2 shades darker then your foundation!

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

I use all different. I usually use the two faced one. And rimmel

Mar 9, 2014

Sarah N.

Yes! Bronzer is a big no no for contouring- thats what gives off the muddy effect! What do you mean the too faced and Rimmel one? Is it a powder or??

Mar 9, 2014

Kendra H.

Yea you don't wanna use bronzer, but something that was designed for contouring. I use a cream stick that I found at the drugstore and it's only like half a shade lighter than my foundation. I apply and then use my fingers to blend in... Hope that semi-helped

Mar 9, 2014

MaKenzie T.

This is how I contour, but remember, as My Makeup Mom, Jackie says, you should contour according to the shape of your face. I do it this way...
Step 1: Prep and prime your face like you normally do.
Step 2: Apply your foundation with sheer coverage evenly all over the face (using your favorite foundation brush or a sponge/beauty blender) building up the product where you would need to, for me that means on my chin and the middle of my forehead... If you apply concealer under your eyes and as spot coverage normally, you can do that as well.
Step 3: Using a firm flat brush or concealer brush, or whatever you prefer, apply your highlight shade in an upside down triangle underneath your eyes and underneath the arch of your brow (optional).
OPTIONAL STEP 3.5: You can now choose to take a blending brush or contouring brush and blend out what you have so far, but you do not have to. I usually let mine "cook".
Step 4: Then using the same brush or a similar one you can pat the same highlight shade or a foundation just one shade darker, right below the center of your forehead. Also apply a small line of that highlight down your nose and if you want underneath the nostrils. Then either blend or let it cook.
Step 5: Next you can "bring the mouth forward" by applying the highlight shade in your cupids bow, which is the "heart" you can find at the top of your upper lip. Also directly below the bottom lip apply a smaller version of that upside down triangle we did earlier using your highlight shade. And again blend, of cook.. Your choice...
Step 6: Now we will get into the contouring...You can start by applying a contour shade (usually a foundation 2-3 shades darker than you skin tone.) down the sides of your nose in accordance to how wide or narrow you would like your nose to be. For example, if you want a narrower looking nose make the lines closer to the center of your nose, and then farther if you want the opposite. Let me make myself more clear; for a narrower look the highlight shade should be closer to the contour, and opposite... Blend or cook...
Step 6: Next we will apply the remaining contours... Using the brush of your choice, apply shorts strokes at the top of your forehead across it, or on the sides, depending on your preference. Apply a line of the contour on your jawbone/jaw coming downwards toward the chin but not reaching it. Finally you can apply a cheekbone contour. Take the contouring agent and follow the indention or line of your cheekbone, but DO NOT take it down to the corners of your lips, that will over exaggerate the look. Only take it about 1/2 to 3/4 of the way down in that direction.
Step 7: Now after you let it cook, take blending brush and your favorite contouring brush and blend, blend, blend. You want to make sure there are no harsh lines or drastic color differences visible.
Step 8: Set it al with your favorite loose powder or a translucent setting powder.
Hope this?helped!!
Tat is how I co tour, it helps me achieve that more oval shape... Jackie H, has a thread about finding the shape of your face I believe. Give that a look. and yes don't use bronzer unless you have nothing else.Have a marvelous day doll!!:)

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

I just think contouring just isn't for me

Mar 9, 2014

MaKenzie T.

Hey don't feel that way, it just takes practice. I'm sure everybody, even the mist experienced mua, still has trouble with it on occasion. Don't let itnstop you. if you want to contour just keep trying.:))<3.

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

Morghan don't get discurage contouring is based on havingthe right product, if you don't have the right product no matter how hard you try nothing will ever happened, I felt like you in the begining didnt see no difference and would get frusterated after jacqueline recommended the kevyn aucoin sculpting powder I've never had that problem againe get the right product and you will see the difference, the kevyn aucoin is a great sculpting powder and worth every penny and more, I know jackie also recommends the makeup for ever contouring kit but I personally havent tried it remember the right product will make all the difference

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

I would love to try these products but I'm on a tight budget

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

You can't returnee the too faced one?

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

No I actually had it for a while just never really tried to contour till just a few weeks ago

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

I heard nyx has a contouring kit, ask jacqueline ehat are her thoughts on it and if it would work for you ad maybe look into it I doubt its expensive I personally have never tried it.

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

I tried that and it was muddy too

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

And way too dark

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

Is mac with in your budget?

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

I tried that too sane thing muddyn harsh lines even when blended. I give up

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

Ask jaqueline she can help you out 😊

Mar 9, 2014

Morghan H.

What's her page

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

Http://www.beautylish.com/profile/ivjvvr

this link will take you to her page just write on her wall and ahe will tell you what to do step by step and recommend the perfect product 😉

Mar 9, 2014

CPT- Lili R.

Http://www.beautylish.com/f/nuaryw/on-set-

I don't know why the link doesn't want to work but this should take you to one of her pictures and then just go to het profile and write on her wall