How to apply contour to the face

The contour

Makeup is like Photoshop for the face, and this depends, of course, on knowing how to define the face, and it is worth noting that contouring requires practice just like face makeup, and in this article there are several ways through which facial features can be defined by contouring, and some tips for its use.

How to make a face contour

There are several steps that are followed in contouring the face, as they are used by beginners and cosmetic experts, as follows:

Tools used in contouring

For contour makeup, the following tools should be used:

Foundation cream.
Makeup brushes.
Contour powder, or bronzer (in English: Bronzer).
Red cheeks.
Lighting (in English: Highlighter).

Determine where to place the contour

You must know the place where the contour is placed, and the best way for that is to suck the cheeks inward, and that shows the places of the cheeks hollow, or by tilting the brush at an angle of 45 degrees, and placing it on the cheekbones, and the brush must be placed vertically at the end of the eyebrows; This is exactly where the contour lines should end.

Contour mode

Contouring should be applied with an angled brush; By placing the bronze powder two to three shades darker than the skin color at the bottom of the hairline completely, so that it is placed on less than half the length of the cheekbones, and the brush must be used lightly, and not pressed on it; So that the contour does not exceed the area of the cheekbones.

Put on blush

You must choose a blush color suitable for the color of the skin, and it can be chosen in a pink, brown, purple, or bronze color, as it is mixed and applied using a soft powder brush, and the bronzer and blush must be mixed together; to ensure an even appearance.

Lighting mode

The contour and lighting are complementary to each other, as the lighting is chosen according to the color of the skin, then applied to the face using a thin brush, and the lighting is placed on the cheekbones only, which is the area that was previously determined, and a sparkling peach-colored blush can be used, or Brown in the absence of lighting, and for people who have prominent cheekbones, they can use blush, or lighting powder, and apply it using a blusher brush on the apple of the cheek.

Preparing the face for contouring

There are several things that must be taken into consideration before starting to apply a face contour, as follows:

Choosing a foundation: Where you must choose a foundation cream (in English: Foundation) with the same skin color; It forms a base after which lighter and darker colors can be used. to make shadows on the face, bearing in mind that defining the face without using foundation cream will be difficult; This is because the skin will not be equal in color, and the skin color is known by matching the color of the base cream with the skin color of the neck, and this will ensure that you do not get dark skin after applying the contour on it.
Choosing a foundation color lighter than the skin tone: The foundation color should be chosen so that it is only two shades lighter than the skin tone. To determine the contour of the face, and the places to be highlighted, otherwise the make-up will look unnatural, knowing that concealer can be used instead.
Choosing a foundation color darker than the skin tone: Where the dark foundation cream is applied to the areas to be drawn attention to, and this will create shadows that make the bones look more clear, and make the chin more narrow.
Choosing a good blending brush: If the colors are not well integrated, the make-up will look unnatural, and it is recommended to use a large blending brush instead of a small one, and choose it so that it has natural bristles, and in the absence of a brush, the fingers suffice.
Remove hair from the face: This is to be able to see the make-up without hindrance.
face processing: This is because starting with makeup is like starting to draw a blank white board. Therefore, it is necessary to remove all makeup, wash the face, and dry it with a towel. The face can also be peeled. To remove dead skin, then apply a moisturizer, and leave it on the skin for a few minutes before applying makeup.

Apply makeup before contouring

Contouring is the last step in makeup, as makeup must be applied before contouring, by following these steps:

cleaning the face: Where you must start with a clean, moist face, and this is done by washing the face with warm water, and a facial soap suitable for the skin type, then drying the skin with a clean towel, applying toner on it (in English: toner), and applying moisturizer, which is the last step, and waiting for it to be absorbed by the skin, Making sure that the moisturizer is suitable for the skin, especially for those with oily skin.
Putting a layer of primer on the face: This step is optional, but the primer (in English: Primer) fills the pores of the face and fine lines, and this makes the face smoother, which facilitates the application of foundation cream.
Applying foundation: Where a foundation color is chosen that matches the color of the skin, and it is applied with a sponge, brush, or even with fingers, making sure to mix it well and leave it to dry.
Using concealer: Where the concealer (in English: Concealer) is used according to the choice, and it blends well with the foundation cream.
Applying the rest of the makeup except for the contour: The remaining makeup is applied, and it includes: lipstick, eyebrow definition, eye shadow, eyeliner, and mascara, or some of it can be ignored; To obtain a natural appearance, it is also recommended to comb the eyebrows, and use rain or lip gloss instead of lipstick. In order to obtain a natural appearance as well.
Setting makeup with translucent powder: where makeup is fixed using transparent powder (in English: Loose Powder); To maintain makeup, and make the face smooth, which makes it easier to apply contour on it.