Ready to step up your makeup skills? Instantly enhance your natural bone structure with our basic contour makeup tutorial! Follow the contour makeup guide below and you’ll be photo-shoot ready in just a few steps. Start by applying a light foundation in the areas labeled “HL” to add highlights. Fill in the areas marked “BR” with a darker foundation or powder (about 2 shades darker than your skin) to act as your bronzer. Finish off by applying blush in the area of the cheekbone marked “BL” and—voilà!—a perfect makeup look for any special occasion!
Products used for this look: Mary Kay TimeWise® Matte-Wear® Liquid Foundation in Beige, Mary Kay® Mineral Cheek Color in Strawberry Cream and Urban Decay’s Naked Flushed Palette in “Streak”!
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I love this! Can't wait to try it out :) Thank you for this post. I feel like it's going to be a lifesaver!
New to contouring...any good makeup brands to try or avoid?
do you apply an overall foundation before starting the contouring? Do you recommend a translucent powder?
Hi Kelly! Applying a full layer of foundation would be a great idea to create an even layer before starting your contouring, it just depends on the amount of coverage you are looking for. And a layer of translucent powder would definitely help set the look!
I like it very much thanks
Do we apply using brush or sponge? As the BR can we use bronzer ??
Vicky, yes absolutely! Feel free to use bronzer or dark foundation. And we recommend applying with a brush.
What kind of brushes are recommended?
Michelle, either a flat foundation brush or kabuki brush will work great for foundation, and any blending brush with a contoured shape would be ideal for the blush and/or bronzer! Sigma Beauty offers an awesome selection that can be shopped here!
I love this shade of contouring it seems so natural. could you tell me what's the brand and shade of each foundation that you used, please?
I would also love a lost of products used to achieve this look? Thanks!
looks great
How do you blend the colors without them mixing? Or do you just do 1 section at a time?