Exploring the Different Ways to Highlight and Contour
Highlighting has become a makeup phenomenon, and everyone (including us) is obsessed with achieving brilliantly glowing skin via super shimmery highlighters. 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. What is highlighting? When you use the technique of highlighting, you’re doing the opposite of contouring. The areas that have this lighter shade or shimmer will be accentuated and more pronounced. By applying a highlighter or using a strobing effect, you can help emphasize the areas of your face that naturally catch the light. What Is Contouring? Essentially, when you contour, you’re using shading or shadows to create the 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 your so