How to contour and highlight your face

Contouring and highlighting are makeup techniques that can help to define and enhance your natural facial features. Whether you have a round face, a square face, or any other shape, contouring and highlighting can help to create the illusion of a more chiseled and sculpted face. Here’s how to contour and highlight your face:

1. Determine the areas of your face that you want to contour and highlight. Common areas to contour include the sides of the nose, the hollows of the cheeks, and the jawline. Common areas to highlight include the forehead, the bridge of the nose, the cheekbones, and the Cupid’s bow (the area above the top lip).
2. Choose the right products for your skin tone. If you have fair to medium skin, opt for a contour shade that is one or two shades darker than your natural skin tone. For darker skin tones, opt for a contour shade that is three or four shades darker than your natural skin tone. For highlighting, choose a shade that is one or two shades lighter than your natural skin tone.
3. Apply your contour shade. Using a contour brush or a beauty sponge, apply the contour shade to the areas of your face that you want to define and sculpt. Blend the contour shade well to avoid any harsh lines.
4. Apply your highlight shade. Using a highlight brush or a beauty sponge, apply the highlight shade to the areas of your face that you want to bring forward and highlight. Blend the highlight shade well to avoid any harsh lines.
5. Set your contour and highlight with powder. To set your contour and highlight in place and prevent them from creasing or fading, dust a translucent powder over your entire face. This will also help to blend the contour and highlight shades together for a more seamless look.

In conclusion, contouring and highlighting can be a great way to define and enhance your natural facial features. By choosing the right products for your skin tone and blending well, you can create the illusion of a more chiseled and sculpted face. Don’t be afraid to experiment and have fun with these techniques to find the look that works best for you.