Contouring is a makeup technique that enhances your facial features by creating shadows and highlights. Here are the basic steps to contour: 1. **Prep Your Face:** Start with a clean, moisturized face. Apply your foundation and concealer as usual. 2. **Choose the Right Products:** Select a contour product that is a few shades darker than your skin tone. You can use a cream or powder contour, depending on your preference. 3. **Identify Your Face Shape:** Determine your face shape (round, oval, square, heart, etc.) as this will guide where you should contour. 4. **Highlight and Contour Areas:** - To contour, apply the darker product to the areas you want to define and create shadows. Common areas include the hollows of your cheeks, along your jawline, the sides of your nose, and the hairline on your forehead. - To highlight, use a lighter product on areas you want to bring forward and emphasize. This typically includes the tops of your cheekbones, down the bridge of your nose, your brow bone, and your cupid's bow. 5. **Blend, Blend, Blend:** Blending is key to achieving a natural look. Use a makeup brush, sponge, or your fingers to blend the contour and highlight lines until there are no harsh edges. 6. **Set Your Makeup:** Finish with a setting powder to help the makeup stay in place. 7. **Practice:** Contouring takes practice to perfect. Experiment with different shades and techniques to find what works best for your face shape. Remember, less is often more when it comes to contouring. Subtlety can achieve a more natural look. It's also important to choose products and shades that complement your skin tone for the best results. LTKbeauty LTKaustralia LTKeurope