Face contouring has become one of the most asked-about beauty skills in recent years тАУ and for good reason! Great contouring can accentuate your very best features to give your entire face a visual lift.
The assortment of bronzing powders, concealers and highlighter products has led some people to think that contouring is an expensive form of beauty. Actually, with the right concealer and foundation palette, you can achieve contouring success for less money and effort than you might think.
Getting the Foundation Right
Contouring begins with the right foundation. You want a smooth, natural look to begin your contouring with so start by evaluating your foundation palette with these questions:
- How long has it been since you last bought foundation?
- Has your skin changed color since you last shopped for foundation?
- Is your foundation product sticky or coarse in any way?
A foundation that has lost its silky texture is too old to give reliable results; get rid of it.
Foundation products will last several months but need to be replaced regularly. Skin color changes with sun exposure so you might be using a foundation palette that is not well-matched to your current complexion. Evaluate your foundation and update it if necessary.
Selecting Concealers and Highlighters
Concealers help even out your skinтАЩs tone so that the features you want to show off are seen to their best advantage. Not only do concealers cover up blemishes like acne, they can help correct areas of discoloration.
The Dermablend Quick Fix Concealer is a great product for anyone who wants to complete the concealer stage of contouring without a lot of fuss. This particular product has built in SPF protection to keep your complexion even.
Highlighters give a little visual boost to key features such as cheekbones and eyelids. Creamy highlighters can be smoothed on while powdered products can be applied with a brush. Only a little highlighter is needed to achieve your desired look, though experiment to find what is perfect for you.
Bronzer and Blush
Finally, bronzing powder and blush add deep, rich color to your face to create the sculpted appearance desired. Bronzer is a great all-over color that can be brushed across cheeks and forehead while blush adds a hint of color to the apples of your cheeks. Large, full brushes are great for applying each of these products.
Everything You Need
If you want a quick way to start contouring, consider getting a foundation palette like this beautiful collection by Colorescience. Everything you need is packed in one box, ready for you to use. Remember, LaLa Daisy offers free shipping on orders over $35.
