Contouring

pic courtesy of makeup.com


When it comes to putting a base on the face sometimes it's not just a case of applying foundation. To really make the most of the shape of your face often it requires some shading  to play down parts and enhance others so that the skin looks completely flawless. This pic explains the process very easily. A highlighter reflects the light giving the skin a nice glow on the forehead and right in the cupids bow of the lip, and hides the darkness under the eyes.  The matt (no shimmer) bronzer along the nose defines the line of the nose and can make your nose look slimmer if it's broad. And bronzer around the edge of the face defines it . The secret to making it look good is making sure it is all blended so there are no harsh lines anywhere and it all just magically blends in together. One of my favourite highlighters is the YSL touche eclat pen and Nars bronzer. Both easy to apply and natural on the skin. If you follow this easy guide you will notice the difference that contouring makes to your face and your skin will simply glow.