Highlight and contour like a pro

Do you ever wonder how celebrities look perfect at all times?

If you want, you can look like one of them.

The secret is in contouring and highlighting.

For every face shape, there are special steps.

What is your face shape?  Let's see :)

Round face:

Contour: Sides of jaw, forehead and neck

Highlight: Centre of cheeks, centre of nose, forehead and chin

Blush: Just under the cheekbones 

Long face:

Contour: Forehead by hairline, lower cheeks and chin

Highlight: Above cheekbones and forehead

Blush: On the cheekbones

Square face:

Contour: Forehead and sides of jaw

Highlight: Centre of cheeks, centre of nose and chin

Blush: On the sides of cheekbones

Heart face:

Contour: Chin and forehead

Highlight: Lower cheeks on jawline

Blush: On the cheekbones

For highlight: Use a foundation 2 shades lighter than your skin tone.  You can use cream, liquid or powder.

For contouring:  Use a low or non-shimmer bronzer. Set with powder.

Tools you need: 

 

Angled blush brush – Good for contour.

Fan brush – Works well for powder highlighters.

Fingers – Best for cream or liquid highlighters.