My adorable friend Faith has a YouTube channel full of make up tips. If you have not subscribed to Faith's channel please do!
In this video Faith teaches us how to Highlight and Contour.
Here are my video recap take aways!
Bronzer vs. Contour Powder
Like Faith, I also use a bronzer to contour instead of contour
powder, however I personally use Lancôme Star Bronzer when I am not using my Lancôme Blush and Highlighter Kit which comes with all three products needed for the look. Whether you use contour
powder or a bronzer is your own personal preference which Faith stresses in
the video. In order to create depth Faith uses an angled brush to apply
product. I won’t go into detailed instructions because she does give great
instructions in the video. You can see right away how the contour defines her
cheek bone. She reminds us to make sure that we are blending our contour
product. The technique that she uses in the video is to use the same brush
after cleaning it on some paper towel or the back of her hand. You can also use
your powder brush with some light all over powder on it to help blend.
Finishing Powder and Technique
Faith uses a pressing motion for her finishing powder and
highlighting powder so it doesn’t give a cakey muddy result when applied on top
of a liquid foundation or cream. After the contour powder and highlighter is
applied there is a clear area in the center of each where she applies her blush
using the Morphie E4. Again, using the blush, she uses a pressing motion into
her skin in an upwards direction before she swipes. This allows the blush to
set as well as blend with the contour and under eye highlighter.
Highlighter
The highlighter Faith uses in the video is the BeccaMoonstone, Physicians Formula and Superb Powder, which you will notice all
three have an iridescent shimmer quality. Blending is important because the
shimmer is very noticeable and can be streaky.
Tips for Nose Contour
Don’t press! Instead of pressing use a short swiping motion so that the product
stays right where you want it.
Faith also has her very own eye shadow line which you can purchase by contacting her directly on her Facebook page.
