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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 ...

  The Nuances of Shower Gel and Body Wash Shower gels and body washes, two similar yet distinct products, often raise such confusion. The need to understand the difference between these two products stems from the fact that our skin’s health largely depends on the type of products we use. This blog post will delve deep into the details, defining both products, highlighting their differences, and guiding you to make an informed decision. What Is Shower Gel? What is Shower gel   possess a thick, gel-like consistency that comes from a combination of water, surfactants, and a variety of other ingredients. Such additional ingredients can include humectants, which help retain moisture, to preservatives that increase shelf life. Many shower gels also incorporate natural extracts or essential oils for additional skin benefits. Using a shower gel typically involves applying a product to a loofah, sponge, or directly onto the skin and lathering with water. The generated foam is then use...

  Discover BB Cream: Guide to Perfect Skin Don’t fret questioning this rather floundering foundation creation. Besides, the cryptic name “BB cream” doesn’t tell us much at all, so that’s why we’ve created this helpful BB Cream guide. Stop searching because we (the self-proclaimed foundation experts) are here to bring you the full scoop on all things BB cream, and to shed light on this multi-tasking foundation. What Is BB Cream? BB Creams exploded onto the K-Beauty scene when Korean women wanted alternatives to traditional foundations, which were too heavy and thick for their evolving beauty preferences. While a BB cream is more lightweight than the usual cream foundation, it still offers medium to full coverage as a normal foundation! What is BB cream’s benefit for us? Its smoother texture also allows BB cream to function as a primer by evening out skin tone for flawless makeup application. It often contains moisturizing ingredients which can be a dream come true for those of you l...