Contouring: Intro
Intro: Beauty isn't always about perfection; its about identifying and appreciating your best features. In the world of makeup, this translates to one rule- your most attractive facial characteristics and trying to hide the flaws. Everyone has flaws but we can't help it, we are only human. As with any makeup process, contouring involved its own set of techniques, do's and dont's.
What is contouring?
Applying makeup in a way that it makes an overly round face appear more slender or adding more definition to a weak jaw. Think of contouring as a belt, when you wear one around your waist, you compress it to get that much sought after hour-glass figure. The right contouring will do the same.
Monroe Contouring:
Hollywood siren Marilyn Monroe leveraged contouring to achieve that perfect face shape. She used contouring on her temples, below her cheekbones, along her jaw line and on either side of her nose, for maximum impact. For that famed button nose, she even contoured below her nose and her nose tip.
Today's top Hollywood actresses also use corrective makeup to look their best on the red carpet, and at magazine cover shoots. This technique has found its place in bridial and party makeup.
Benefits of Contouring:
There are multiple reasons why contouring with makeup has become a popular way of managing facial flaws and achieving the necessary look. Examples: go by the widely concept in baeuty, well-proportioned faces. Contourting is used to create a sense of balance that enhances your natural beauty. It is a visable alternative to plastic surgery. Many women would rather rely on this look at important events then go under a knife. It does not mess with your features, it rather focuses on creating illusions. Shadowing, contouring anf hightlighting are all techniques that give you that refined look.
What is contouring?
Applying makeup in a way that it makes an overly round face appear more slender or adding more definition to a weak jaw. Think of contouring as a belt, when you wear one around your waist, you compress it to get that much sought after hour-glass figure. The right contouring will do the same.
Monroe Contouring:
Hollywood siren Marilyn Monroe leveraged contouring to achieve that perfect face shape. She used contouring on her temples, below her cheekbones, along her jaw line and on either side of her nose, for maximum impact. For that famed button nose, she even contoured below her nose and her nose tip.
Today's top Hollywood actresses also use corrective makeup to look their best on the red carpet, and at magazine cover shoots. This technique has found its place in bridial and party makeup.
Benefits of Contouring:
There are multiple reasons why contouring with makeup has become a popular way of managing facial flaws and achieving the necessary look. Examples: go by the widely concept in baeuty, well-proportioned faces. Contourting is used to create a sense of balance that enhances your natural beauty. It is a visable alternative to plastic surgery. Many women would rather rely on this look at important events then go under a knife. It does not mess with your features, it rather focuses on creating illusions. Shadowing, contouring anf hightlighting are all techniques that give you that refined look.
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