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Can You Contour Your Face Like A Pro?

We show you how to wield your makeup tools like a pro and create supermodel-worthy cheekbones.

Faye Remedios
Created by Faye Remedios
On May 30, 2022
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From coaxing out the shyest cheekbones to giving you a perfectly sculpted and defined look, contouring, when done right, can have magical results. But if the shading and highlighting seem a tad confusing, just follow our easy tips and tricks to get that depth and dimension you’re seeking.A

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Contour Vs Bronzer

A makeup product that is meant to contour is always a matte or a neutral, cool-toned one.

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The Order

Change up the order by using a highlighter and foundation and then contouring.

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How to Contour

Pick the right formula as per your skin tone, but as far as color goes, opt for a couple of shades deeper than your actual skin tone.

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The Direction

To lift your face, always buff the product outwards and upwards while blending.

A Face Contour Quiz To See How Much You Remember

If you’ve paid attention, this one will be a piece of cake.

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Contouring and bronzing are exactly the same.

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To lift your face, always buff the product ____ while blending.

3 / 10

To make your lips look fuller….

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The point of contouring is to create…

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Adding highlighter, then foundation and
then contouring is…

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When in doubt, simply follow the lines of your face.

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Oily and combination skins should opt for a ____ product.

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When contouring, the rule of thumb is to go not more than ___ shades darker than your natural skin tone.

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You ___ contour without using a highlighter.

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A makeup product that is meant to contour is always a matte or a neutral, cool-toned one.

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