Contouring for Very Pale Skin?!?

Apr 14, 2014

Mercedes F.

Hello! I was wondering if you darlings have any suggestions for contouring products to use on fair skin?! And also tips on good brushes and techniques.
I'm fairly young and kinda new to this- I'm not sure what my undertone is (sorry!) all I know is I'm always the lightest shade of foundation at the drugstore and I have a very pinky complexion. Any tips would be appreciated, thanks!! :)

Apr 14, 2014

Erica L.

I also have extremely pale skin and my undertone is cool. I would avoid an orangey colour as it can look quite dirty and muddy on the face. I suggest to contour with NYX's eyeshadow in taupe. It's a very matte, light taupey brown. Perfect for our complexion. Or any light brown, taupe colour looks good.

Apr 14, 2014

Erica L.

And use a small, precise brush to get the area underneath your cheekbone. Make sure to blend out evenly afterwards with a big fluffy brush to ensure a nice effect. It also helps with any harsh, unwanted lines.

Apr 14, 2014

Mercedes F.

Thanks ladies!! :)

Apr 14, 2014

Sarah N.

You can find your undertone by looking at your wrist. If the veins appear more purplish then you have a more neutral undertone... Green veins are a pinkish (warm) undertone and blue is a yellowish (cool) undertone! Contouring is a tricky skill to learn but keep trying different products so you can find something that works best for you :) all the best hunny and remember practice makes perfect 😚