{"id":174841,"date":"2022-05-20T17:04:00","date_gmt":"2022-05-21T00:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/?p=174841"},"modified":"2022-05-24T19:42:07","modified_gmt":"2022-05-25T02:42:07","slug":"blend-contour-makeup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/blend-contour-makeup\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Blend Contour Makeup?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to contouring, it can get overwhelming, from finding the right contour shade, product, and blending brush, to highlight, concealer, etc. But once you have that figured out, The contour makeup how-to is hard to miss. Typically, it starts with a freshly cleansed face that\u2019s then brushed with a medley of colors\u2014as if they\u2019re deciding on which color to repaint the living room. But, with a little blending, brushing, and dabbing, their face transfigures, leaving only a chiseled jaw and high cheekbones in its place.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, how does one transform an Etch-A-Sketch face into a contouring masterpiece? It\u2019s simple: Master the art of blending.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this step-by-step guide, we\u2019ll break down how to blend contour makeup so you can integrate elevated makeup looks into your daily routine with seamlessness, grace, and a minimal amount of products.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 1: Choose Your Palette<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first step in nailing your contouring game is to choose the right products. Then it\u2019s time to learn how to use them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To that end, there are two key elements of impeccable contouring:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The shadow <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 It\u2019s the shadow of your contour palette that brings your face\u2019s bone structure into full relief. Opt for shadow shades that are one to two shades darker than your natural shade (the closer to your skin tone, the easier it will be to blend).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>The highlight <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Contouring highlights give the illusion of bringing more light to the facial features you want to stand out most. Choose a highlighter or foundation stick that\u2019s one shade lighter than your skin tone for a subtle highlight and up to two tones lighter for a bit more drama.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before choosing your contouring products, remember that the hue of some formulas may look different on the skin once it\u2019s set. To get the right shade, look for sheer, buildable formulas that give you maximum control over placement and pigmentation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to products, there are various options from powder contour to cream and stick. Choosing the right contouring product is important to how you like your makeup finish. This can include finding the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-foundation-sticks\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best foundation sticks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for your skin or using a powder contouring product over cream.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 2: Prep Your Canvas<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The next step is to prime your face for contouring. Prepping your skin makes a difference in how your makeup lays on top of it. So whether you have oily skin or dry, make sure it is appropriately prepped for makeup. To do this, Start with clean, moisturized skin and use a makeup primer if the weather is warm or if your skin tends to be on the oily side.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As for when to apply foundation? It\u2019s up to you. Applying foundation before you contour will create a more dramatic, photo-ready effect while adding this step after will tone down the definition. With medium to high-coverage contour sticks, you may be able to forgo foundation altogether\u2014and take some stress off your skin in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 3: Apply Strategically<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you\u2019ve applied your foundation, it\u2019s time to start painting your canvas with an array of colors. When contouring, there are two common strategies to work with to add definition to the face:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Shading <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The temples, cheekbones, and jawline tend to be the most pronounced areas of facial architecture. Apply your shadow color beneath these regions to frame your face and lend more structure. Make sure to draw some contour below the jawline and blend down the sides of your neck!<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Highlighting <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Light tends to hit the brow bone, cheekbone, and chin first, which makes them go-to regions of the face to illuminate. Concentrate highlighter near the center of the face to mimic the sites where sunlight normally falls.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re worried about where to first place product , start with your cheeks. With maximum surface area, you\u2019ll have plenty of room to experiment with shading, make mistakes, and correct them before zeroing in on finer regions of the face.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can play around with shading your or even add some blush and bronzer to tie it all together.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember: Every face is built differently. Before you apply, consider which features you want to enhance, and then focus your application there.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 4: Get Handsy<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The single most important factor in executing contour makeup is to blend as you go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re going for a full contour look or soft-sculpting your way to modelesque cheekbones, cream contour sticks are ideal for their workability.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Beneath the natural warmth of your fingertip, they enable you to distribute, concentrate, and feather out pigment on your terms (rather than your makeup brushes).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember to check your progress under different light conditions. If it looks like you aren\u2019t making progress in your vanity mirror, head to a room with natural light to check your results.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">And don&#8217;t forget to blend, blend, blend, whether it&#8217;s with a contour brush or your fingertips so there&#8217;s not a visible, harsh contour line from your stick or powder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Step 5: Prepare For Touch-Ups<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When we work with precisely applied makeup like contouring, it\u2019s essential to have the right tools available to keep it from wandering out of bounds. Contour sticks and other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-stick-beauty-products\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">stick beauty poducts <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are ideal for reducing the number of tools you need to get it right.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re wondering how to use a contour stick, it\u2019s (fortunately) a lot simpler than breaking out your makeup brush set and readying your palette of shadow and highlighting powders. The three-step process goes as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lightly swipe <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on your shadow or highlight to the selected region<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blend out<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the pigment using your fingertips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Layer and build <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(with natural light-checks in between) for your desired look<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One perk of contour sticks is that they make touch-ups accessible on the go. Even if all you\u2019re bringing with you is your tiniest \u201890s-inspired handbag, just toss in your magic contour bullet, and you\u2019re set for the night!<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" itemprop=\"image\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-174843\" src=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113658\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.36.12-AM-610x406.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"610\" height=\"406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113658\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.36.12-AM-610x406.jpg 610w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113658\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.36.12-AM-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113658\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.36.12-AM-290x193.jpg 290w, https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113658\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.36.12-AM.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 610px) 100vw, 610px\" \/><\/h2>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powder vs. Cream Contour: What\u2019s The Difference?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Powders and heavy-duty foundations were all the rage when contouring first took the beauty world by a storm, but the future of this trend lies in more user-friendly, versatile formulas.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contouring sticks have modernized this beauty trend, making for fool-proof applications and endlessly more wearable results. Here\u2019s <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to use contour stick properly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Blendable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Creamy contouring sticks give you more control over product distribution, allowing you to refine your contour gradient for a subtler look, or build up the pigment to ramp up the drama.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Portable <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 The key to contouring isn\u2019t just where you place the product\u2014it\u2019s also about ensuring your makeup doesn\u2019t budge when it lands there. Contour sticks are a grab-and-go solution to toss in your bag for touch-ups to keep your look intact.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Minimal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Contour powder needs a brush\u2014at times, a whole battery of brushes\u2014to put the product in its proper place. Not only does this drive up the price you\u2019ll pay to get the look, but it also means you\u2019ll spend more time cleaning your tools <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">generating waste\u2014which is not exactly eco-friendly.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, contour sticks, are they worth it? If you\u2019re looking to bring warmth, definition, and a little more pop to your everyday look, we <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">highly <\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">recommend giving them a try.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Try Beauty Trends On Your Terms With FabFitFun<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wondering how to choose the right contour stick in a sea of makeup products? We can help with that\u2014and your other contouring needs, too. From finding the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/best-makeup-shades-fair-skin-tones\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best makeup shades for fair skin tones<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the best contour finish, we&#8217;ve got you covered.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">FabFitFun<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll get quarterly shipments of deluxe, full-sized products, from an incredible assortment curated by our team. Customize each box before deliveries with beauty, skincare, wellness, and more, depending on what you\u2019re dying to try this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To enroll and stay up-to-date on the latest beauty trends hitting the web, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/\">FabFitFun.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Sources:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The New York Times. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contouring Is Back. It\u2019s Not What You Remember.<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/01\/13\/style\/contouring.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2022\/01\/13\/style\/contouring.html<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vogue. <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why \u2018Soft Sculpting\u2019 Is the New Contouring\u2014And How to Get the Look.\u00a0 <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/natural-contour-soft-sculpting-foundation-blush-highlighter-tips\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.vogue.com\/article\/natural-contour-soft-sculpting-foundation-blush-highlighter-tips<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":"When it comes to contouring, it can get overwhelming, from finding the right contour shade, ...","author":8251152,"featured_media":174842,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[118,1],"tags":[],"thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113450\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.33.22-AM.jpg","thumbnail_url_middle_card":"https:\/\/static.fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/13113450\/Screen-Shot-2022-05-13-at-11.33.22-AM-386x200.jpg","formated_date":"May 20, 2022","category_name":null,"category_icon":"","author_name":"Carly Biggs","trending":false,"sponsored":false,"random_color":"#61dd61","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174841"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8251152"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=174841"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/174841\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/174842"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=174841"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=174841"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/fabfitfun.com\/magazine\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=174841"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}