Expert Tips For Flawless Contouring: The Beginners Guide

Contouring has been trending in the beauty world for quite some time already, although most of us find the technique a bit tricky, especial...

Contouring has been trending in the beauty world for quite some time already, although most of us find the technique a bit tricky, especially at first. While there are tons of online tutorials, you should first know and understand the principles of the method. So we have listed a few simple tips that will ensure you get perfect results. These expert tips are often left out of tutorials that can be quite deceiving.

Moisturize And Prep Your Skin

Skincare is vital, whether you are contouring or not. Before you can get started, you should cleanse your skin. To prevent a cakey look, you should exfoliate your skin next and then apply a toner and follow by using a suitable lightweight moisturizer. If you want to reduce the appearance of your pores and achieve flawless-looking skin, a bit of quality primer can go a long way.

Find The Right Shades

When choosing your contouring products, you should focus on two main factors; product quality and finding the right shade. Not everyone can use the same shades, so be sure to choose the right products. You will need a foundation stick concealer, a contouring palette, a clean blender, a foundation, a highlighter, and a touch of blush.

Wet Your Blender And Take Your Time

One of the most common mistakes when contouring or applying foundation is using a dry blender sponge. Unfortunately, the step of wetting the blender and squeezing out as much water as possible is always left out of contouring tutorials. What's more, it is also crucial not to rush when blending; the more you blend, the more natural the results will be.

Use The Correct Foundation Shade

Finding the perfect shade of foundation can take some time, although it is vital for anyone that wears makeup. The wrong shade can leave you with a distinctive tell-tale line on your neck. And even if well blended, the wrong shade will always be a dead giveaway that you are wearing foundation. Instead of matching your foundation to your wrist, you should match it to your cheek, as the skin tone on your wrist can be lighter than your face.

It's Not Necessary To Bake

'Baking' foundation was popularized by beauty tutorials, although it really isn't necessary. In some cases, baking with a transparent powder can leave your contouring efforts looking quite flakey as the powder will cling to any moisture on your face and absorb your products.

Less Is Always More

Another common mistake when contouring and applying foundation and highlighter is using too much product. Even though it is commonly depicted in tutorials to pour a large amount of product onto the skin, it is always best to use a minimal amount of product. Depending on your foundation, you should only need one or two pumps at most, while you should always remove excess powder from brushes when applying highlighter and blush. Never overdo your contour lines, and instead, apply thin lines while not pressing too hard. The less product you use, the more natural and flawless the results will be.