I am confused?

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

I am very confused on two things one being can I use bronzer to contour and does a smokey eye have liner? I was told a few different things for both questions so I'm unsure and I don't want to be taught wrong!

Jul 31, 2014

Rissa G.

Bronzer is meant for giving a bronze glow, and usually is a warm orange toned brown with shimmer. It's not meant to create shadows, so technically no.

smokey eyes aren't supposed to have harsh lines, so a true smokey eye does not have winged liner or anything

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

Thank you Renay. :)

Jul 31, 2014

Rissa G.

no problem!

Jul 31, 2014

Maggie S.

Agree with Renay.

Contouring is meant to create shadows, and as bronzers are orange toned, they don't create shadows since shadows are clearly not orange. They also are very sheer, so buildin them up enough to be noticeable can look muddy.

Traditional smokey eyes do not have winged liner, they do have kohl liner. The kohl liner should be perfectly blended in to the eyeshadow without any harsh lines.

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

Thank you Jacqueline answered the smokey eye question on her page when I asked a while ago but she answered after I posted oops but thank you I was confused!

Jul 31, 2014

Kyraa D.

Exactly what Maggie & Renay said, lol.

Jul 31, 2014

Tori D.

Not all bronzers are orange toned. Honestly it's all a matter of preference. There is no right or wrong way to do your makeup as long as you're happy with the result. Some people say you shouldn't contour with bronzer, but I've seen many makeup artists who have gone to beauty school and practice on clients use bronzer to contour. I trust their opinion. If you like the look of it then do it.

Jul 31, 2014

Olivia A.

Contouring is meant to draw attention away from a certain area of your face by making shadows. Shadows would normally be a cool toned colour whereas a bronzer would typically be a more warm toned colour. So generally...no, you can't use bronzer for contouring (although I have found a few bronzers that are cool toned...very rare though)
Smoky eyes never have winged eyeliner...if anyone told you otherwise they are wrong.

Jul 31, 2014

Stephanie P.

To contour it should be a mate grayish toned brown this helps to create showdows to contour,Your not suppose to use a bronzer 4 the same reasons Renay.

Jul 31, 2014

kim N.

No you can't use a bronzer to contour because it is orange toned and shimmery. a bronzer is use to warm up your face and give you that glowy summer look. try to find a matte pressed powder that is at least 2 shades darker than your natural skin tone to create that natural contoured look.

Jul 31, 2014

Stephanie P.

said

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

What if I have dry cheeks won't the powder make it worse.

Jul 31, 2014

Stephanie P.

I suggest You prep and prime your face be4 using anything on your face especially moisturize it love if you don't allready do so

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

I prep and prime well already but I'll see if it works thank you!

Jul 31, 2014

Stephanie P.

You don't need to use a powde you could use a foundation that is 2 or 3 shades darker then your skin tone aswell

Jul 31, 2014

Valerie C.

I have to disagree with you, Kim! I've'e seen plenty of matte brown bronzers. Not all are orange toned and shimmery. A matte brown bronzer can easily replace the matte powder that is 2 shades darker than you're skin tone. It's pretty much the same thing. I've'e seen some really subtle looking bronzers that aren't harsh at all.

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

Like what Vallerie? :I which ones because I'm interested!

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

:) ^*

Jul 31, 2014

Lara R.

Hoola by Benefit is a matte brown bronzer :)

Jul 31, 2014

Rachel M.

I've seen videos of professionals use bronzer as a contour and I personally think there's nothing wrong with it. But if you want to be technical about it you don't use bronzer with contouring. It's not meant for that but I use it to contour my face anyway cause my body is really tan except my face and it looks good when I contour with bronzer. But I understand it's not for everyone but you should give it a try and see if you like it!

Jul 31, 2014

Leona S.

I'll give it a try! :)