Highlighting & contouring might be the biggest beauty trend ever. The technique has been around for a long time but only became popular thanks to, among others, the Kardashians. Highlighting & contouring is the perfect solution for shaping a sharp jawline, narrower nose, smaller forehead, and prominent cheekbones. Bronzers and...
Highlighting & contouring might be the biggest beauty trend ever....
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Highlighting & contouring might be the biggest beauty trend ever. The technique has been around for a long time but only became popular thanks to, among others, the Kardashians. Highlighting & contouring is the perfect solution for shaping a sharp jawline, narrower nose, smaller forehead, and prominent cheekbones. Bronzers and highlighters are now indispensable in our makeup stash!
What is highlighting & contouring?
Highlighting & contouring are very different makeup techniques. The makeup techniques are completely opposite, but they have one thing in common: they shape your face. Always dreamed of a narrower nose, prominent cheekbones, smaller forehead, or a sharp jawline? Contouring & highlighting is the key! It takes a bit of practice, but once you get the hang of it, it’s easy to add to your daily makeup routine. How does contouring and highlighting work? Contouring works by playing with shadow and light. With highlighter, you make the ‘high points’ stand out; with contour, you create depth to bring the highlights forward. It may sound complicated, but it’s actually quite simple!
What is the difference between contouring, highlighting & strobing?
Contouring is completely separate from the terms highlighting & strobing. Contouring is about creating depth in your face. By working with shadow points and thus a darker color than your own skin tone, you can add shadow to your face. The result is that you can, for example, make your nose appear narrower, make your cheekbones pop, sharpen your jawline, or make your forehead look smaller. It sounds like you’re ‘remodeling’ your entire face with contouring. But you can do this in a very natural way, without it looking fake.
Highlighting and strobing are the opposite of contouring. These makeup techniques actually make certain parts of your face stand out. Strobing is highlighting; both aim to make the highlights, the points that catch the light, stand out using light-colored highlight products.
Now highlighting is just a broader concept. For example, you can add glow to your nose/cheekbones at the end of your makeup routine and call that highlighting. Strobing, on the other hand, is often more extensive. With strobing, you usually use a liquid highlighter or stick. This doesn’t necessarily have to contain an intense glow, you can add that afterwards. With strobing, you really highlight all the points that catch the light, for real structure in your face.
What makeup for contouring can I find at Haarspullen?
You can divide contouring makeup into three categories: powder, cream, or stick. All three options have their own advantages & disadvantages. And, of course, a different result.
Powder contour: This iIt is the easiest to apply. A good powder contour is a must-have in your makeup stash. With a powder contour, you can most easily create a natural shadow and you can apply it everywhere.
Cream contour: This is perfect if you have dry skin. If you have dry skin, cream contour gives your skin the most beautiful effect. It matches well. With cream contour, you can contour a bit more sharply than with powder.
Contour stick: A contour stick is perfect for the strobing technique. It is important to blend well with a blending brush. A contour stick gives you the ability to contour very sharply.
Bronzer: You are probably familiar with the term ‘bronzerBronzing has the same effect as contouring, but in addition, bronzer also aims to give your face a nice tint. A sunkissed face!
What types of highlighters can I find at Haarspullen?
You can divide highlighter into three categories: powder, cream, and liquid. Which highlight makeup is suitable for you depends on the effect you want to create. It also depends on your skin type. You can also highlight with a light concealer. With concealer, you don't achieve the real 'glow effect,' but you do lay a base for highlighting the high points of your face.
Liquid highlighter: Liquid highlighter is a bit more difficult to apply than powder highlighter. And you can't apply liquid highlighter everywhere, for example, the corners of the eyes. On the other hand, liquid highlighter has the perfect natural glow effect. If you have dry skin, it's better to choose a liquid highlighter instead of a powder highlighter!
Powder highlighter: Powder highlighter is easy to apply everywhere. With powder highlighter, you can create the most striking glow.
Cream highlighter: A cream highlighter is also suitable for dry or normal skin. A cream highlighter has a slightly different effect. Something more natural. The result lies between powder and liquid highlighter.
For strobing: Maybelline Master Contour & Highlight 02 Medium Duo Stick
Where do I apply contour and highlighter?
Once you know which contour and highlight products you want to use, the next step comes. Where and how do you apply highlighter/contour? Remember: there are no rules in makeup, so do whatever suits your face and what you find beautiful!
Where do you apply highlighter?
- All highlights, places that catch the light
- Cupid’s bow
- Bridge of the nose
- Highest point of your cheekbones
- The middle point of your forehead
- Eyebrow bone
- The middle point of your chin
- Above your lips
- In your eye corners
- Collarbones
Where do you apply contour?
- The hairline, so you can make your forehead appear smaller
- The jawline
- Under your cheekbones
- The sides of your nose
- In the cupid’s bow under your nose
- Between your chin and lower lip
Which brushes can I use for contouring?
For applying bronzer and highlighter, you need the right brushes. It’s also important to blend your makeup well with a blending brush to avoid strange streaks and an unnatural look.
Blending brush: KASHŌKI Flat Top Kabuki Brush.
This brush is ideal for blending liquid makeup and powder makeup. Blending ensures you don’t have makeup spots or streaks.
Contour brush: ilu Angled Blush Kabuki Brush-301.
With this brush, you can easily apply your contour/bronzer.
(Powder) highlighter brush: KASHŌKI Tapered Powder Brush - 300.
Why is fixing spray a must?
Adding fixing spray to your look is optional. But if you want the optimal effect for your contouring & highlighting, fixing spray is definitely recommended! Fixing spray gives your makeup look a natural finish and helps your bronzer & highlighter stay in place better.
Which color suits me?
Choosing a color is simple (as long as you know which foundation color you have). You can also choose between a warm undertone or a cool undertone for both. This depends on your own preference and what suits your face!
For highlighter: 2 shades lighter than your own skin tone (for powder highlighter on the cheekbones, you can actually apply any shade).
For contouring: 2 shades darker than your own skin tone.
Where can I ask my question about highlighting & contouring?
Do you have questions about the right highlighter, contour, or bronzer? Feel free to contact us! Our team is ready for you on weekdays, by phone or email: info@haarspullen.nlDo you live near Zwolle? You can always come and take a look at our pick-up point!