BRUSH: Before you can think of contouring, you need the right tools. In my opinion, an angled brush is your best bet. I recommend MAC’s 168 Large Angled Contour Brush. It works great for both blush and bronzer, so you’re really getting your money’s worth.
BRONZER: Bronzer is amazing for contouring because it is usually a shade or two darker than your actual skin tone. Currently, my favorite bronzer is bare minerals warmth because I think it works the best with my complexion. Once you’ve picked one out, here are the places to apply:
- Diagonally under your cheekbones or parallel to your jaw line. This will really make your cheekbones pop.
- On the sides of your nose from the bridge straight down. This will make your nose appear longer and thinner. Blending here is key.
- On your jaw line and under your chin, which will make your round face look more elongated, and who doesn’t want that?
One problem for me is finding a blush that prominently shows up on my tan skin. A great one is Clinique’s Blushwear Cream Stick. The cream texture is amazing for my dry skin and the applicator shape makes it easy to apply at the angle desired.
HIGHLIGHTER: Highlighers are every makeup artist’s secret trick. My current favorite RMS BEAUTY - Living Luminizer because of its sheer effect. Here’s how to apply:
- Add a dab to the bottom and top portion of your lips to make their shape more prominent.
- Cover a small bump on top of your nose (this trick is used frequently by stars like Kim Kardashian and Jessica Simpson).
- Apply to your brow bones.
- Make your cheekbones stand out even more by adding highlighter above your blush. For extra glow, add a touch to the apples of your cheeks over your blush.
