Tips on How to Contour Please!
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May 28, 2014
Janet B.
Hi guys, I'm new to this app and relativly new to the whole makeup game. I've seen a lot of posts on here with people with stunning skin, obviously emphasised by contouring.
Now I know we can't all be Kim Kardashian, but does anyone have any tips on how to contour, step by step instructions, product reccomendations etc.etc.
It would really help! x
May 28, 2014
Dawn A.
I highly suggest looking up tutorials on YouTube because it'll help to really see it! A good one to check out is the highlighting and contouring tutorial by Jaclyn Hill.:) She's my favorite beauty guru on YouTube! Look it up:) Hope it helps!
May 28, 2014
Janet B.
I've tried that, but it just doesn't seem to work for me! I'm not sure why lol.
May 28, 2014
Rebecca J.
Welcome to Beautlish lol agree with Dawn A. youtube videos will definitely help.
May 28, 2014
Rebecca J.
@Janet B. if you go to make up stores like MAC, Sephora, Ulta etc. the professional artists can show you in person. I suggest Sephora. Sephora is my favorite.
May 28, 2014
Janet B.
@Rebecca, thanks for the welcome! I love it here already! But about going to those make up stores, I'm not to sure where they are where I live. cos I live in London.
Also do you use any specific brands or kits, because it can be hard finding a kit for my skin colour that doesn't just glitter and nothing else
May 28, 2014
Nikki D.
Wayne Goss has awesome videos on how to contour, and also a product I've been hearing a lot of great reviews on is Anastasia's contour kit. (I think it's actually sold out pretty much everywhere, unfortunately.) Anyway, back to contouring, You're basically just adding dimension to the face. You highlight the areas where the light hits your face, such as the bridge of the nose, the high points of your cheeks, and your browbone. You would use a close to white shadow for this. To add depth to your face you would use a taupey powder/cream that would most likely be provided in your contour kit, and mark both sides of your nose, the top of your forehead, your cheekbones, etc., anywhere that you want to add more depth to. This will create the illusion of shadows. JUST MAKE SURE TO BLEND BLEND BLEND WHATEVER PRODUCTS YOU ARE USING!
May 28, 2014
Nikki D.
May 28, 2014
Janet B.
@Jacqlyn: I'm going shopping today, so I'll definitely try the Sleek kit out. Thanks x
@Nikki: Thanks for your explanation!! I really wasnt to sure where to put what and stuff. I've tried before, but it didnt turn out so good,lol. But, I'll definitely give your step-by-step a try! x
May 28, 2014
Janet B.
@Nikki, thanks for the pic, definitely helpful!!
May 28, 2014
Nikki D.
No problem! (:
May 28, 2014
Nikki D.
And I'm glad it helped, keep us updated on how it turns out! Oh, and welcome to Beautylish!
May 28, 2014
Ysabella S.
Watch wayne goss since he is a professional makeup artist:)
May 28, 2014
Janet B.
Thanks everyone x
May 28, 2014
Vee M.
You just need to practise Janet :) look at videos on you tube, ask professional make up artist to show you and practise at home. Once you keep trying, it gets easier. I like watching Carly bybel video on you tube. Good luck :)
May 28, 2014
Mona H.
May 28, 2014
Rebecca J.
@Janet B. Ok cool and I never contoured before lol I just know that it's best to have a professional showing you in person.
May 29, 2014
Janet B.
Okay everybody, thank you for your tips. Its been really helpful.
@Virginie, I will to start practising a lot before I ever go out in public. lol. thanks for your advice, I'm sure practise makes perfect!
@Rebecca and @Ysabella I will try to ask a proffesional, although I find it a bit hard to talk to strangers, lol
May 29, 2014
Janet B.
Thanks for all the pictures too.