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Step by Step Guide on how to Contour and Highlight   Contouring is a trend that’s here to stay. It creates flattering lines in the face, and can obscure any curves or edges you’d rather not spotlight. Highlighting has become a makeup phenomenon — everyone (including us) is obsessed with achieving brilliantly glowing skin via super shimmery highlighters.   What Is Contouring? Essentially, when you   contour and highlight   you’re using shading or shadows to create an illusion of recession. Use contouring to help define or reshape your facial features. The areas that are not darkened or shaded then stand out! This can make your cheekbones look more pronounced, your nose more narrow or even help you reduce the appearance of the beloved soft under chin. You’ll instantly transform to a more sculpted Adonis self. PRO TIP:   The key to successful contouring is to always use an opaque matte powder, liquid concealer, or cream foundation. What Is Highlighting? When you us...

  How and When to Use Stippling Brush There are two kinds of girls in this world: those who apply their face products with brushes, and those who prefer to use a sponge. Both types of tools have a place in our makeup bag, because at the end of the day, all makeup comes off — but there are definitely certain products that work better with specific tools. So  what is a stippling brush  different from other makeup brushes? It’s a 2-in-1 brush, featuring a 3:2 ratio of tightly packed short bristles in the center, and longer, more flexible bristles around the perimeter. This combo of short and long bristles allows this brush to build coverage beautifully, while blurring harsh lines that would give all our beauty secrets away. The density at the center packs on color for hiding blemishes, or just adding that extra color payoff where needed. The light outer bristles are great for blending, smoothing, and creating a seamless, airbrushed look. Stippling Brush + Powder Makeup This ...

  Get Perfect Foundation Match using Skin Undertone Charts There’s nothing more satisfying than a perfectly matched foundation — not only does it boost our confidence, it’s an essential part of wearing complexion products. A matching foundation that flatters our skin type, coverage preference, and suits our lifestyle can be like spotting a rainbow — a rare, beautiful sight. The Importance of Tone and Undertone In a Skin Undertones Chart How do you determine your  skin tone , and why is it important? An undertone essentially determines the temperature of your skin. We’ll break it down: your skin tone determines the depth of your complexion, but your undertone is what makes your overall skin tone uniquely you. This is where a skin undertone chart comes in. Undertones in a skin undertones chart are often categorized as warm, cool, and neutral or olive. For example, undertones can give your skin a subtle pink or yellow glow, or a mix of both if you have a neutral skin tone. In man...

  How to Contour and How to Highlight with Natural Makeup Contouring is a trend that’s here to stay. It creates flattering lines in the face, and can obscure any curves or edges you’d rather not spotlight. Highlighting has become a makeup phenomenon — everyone (including us) is obsessed with achieving brilliantly glowing skin via super shimmery highlighters. In this blog we’ll teach you  how to highlight your face , how to apply highlighter, and how to contour and highlight for your face shape (we’ll help you identify your face shape, too). We’ll point you to the right products for each step, including which natural foundations will work best as a highlighting/ contouring base, and will show you which tools to use to get the job done right. What Is Contouring? Essentially, when you contour you’re using shading or shadows to create an illusion of recession. Use contouring to help define or reshape your facial features. The areas that are not darkened or shaded then stand out! T...