The Makeup Look: Contour it like Kim K
Contouring
is where Kim K got it on point and once you do master this makeup technique,
you’re well on your way to looking like her (but still you!). I promise!
This
post is a lengthy one so get your pen and paper ready, it’s makeup lesson time!
Contouring
and highlighting are basically playing with light and shadow. Apply contour to
the parts of your face that you want to create a shadow on and highlight by
applying a lighter shade on where the sun naturally hits your skin. Contouring and highlighting is also a good
way of sculpting your face to make it appear slightly slimmer. It’s an instant
facelift without the expensive bills and going under the knife.
No
need to spend on expensive contouring kits if you have a foundation or
concealer lying around that you don’t use (make sure it’s not yet expired!) because
they are either too dark or too light. By all means, bring them out. You can
use them as makeup base to define/contour your face.
My
trick is simple when it comes to contour: I just need to make sure my face is
in a U-shape. This is the ideal face shape that most makeup artists follow.
Here
some few easy steps to follow:
1.
Determine your face shape.
This tells you where to contour and highlight. Most Fiipinas have
round faces like I am so you can simply follow the rest of the tutorial below.
2.
Do your base contour and highlight.
Contour: (with a concealer or foundation two shades darker
than your skin tone)
·
sides of my face
·
jaw line
·
hollow parts of the cheeks bones and forehead
·
around the hairline
·
sides of my nose to make it appear slimmer
Highlight: (with a concealer two shades lighter than your skin
tone)
·
bridge of my nose
·
under the eyes
·
center of my forehead
Then
with a foundation that is the exact shade of your skin, blend everything
together starting from the lightest to the darkest for an even application.
Great
results, right? You're not completely changing your face but just giving it the right dimension especially when the lightning where you are is less than flattering.
3.
Do the brows.
I prefer
using a waxed based eyebrow pencil - waxed based so my brow hairs will always
stay in place. And then I fill them in with brow mascara for dimension.
TIP:
If your hair is dark, your brows should be 2 shades lighter than your hair
color; if your hair is light (especially on the blonde side), your brows should
be 2 shades darker.
4.
Define your eyes.
Use satin
or matte textured shadows in neutral shades; satin for evening events and
mattes for daytime. Kim K hardly strays from
shades of blacks and browns as they look more natural especially on photographs.
Doing
that perfect winged liner takes a lot of practice and patience.
Tip:
Slightly tug the ends of your eyes when for straighter and more fluid
application. While it helps to gently press down the skin when applying the
eyeliner your lower lash line.
5.
Redefine your contour using a matte bronzer.
Simply follow the same of the base contour and swipe that
bronzer on. This always helps in making your contour lasts longer.
6.
Add some flush.
When choosing a blush for this look, go for a peach pink
combination to complement your skin tone.
7.
Highlight it up!
When highlighting, I prefer to apply and blend them using my
fingers. This helps breakdown the pigments better for a healthier looking glow.
8. Lip service time!
A look like this is paired well with natural looking lips,
so opt for a nude matte shade and top it off with a nude gloss with lilac
undertone.
9.
Do the lashes last.
To
avoid fallouts on your lashes, curl your lashes last and then apply your mascara.
Do two or three coating for fuller looking lashes. This will surely enhance
your makeup look and make your eyes appear bigger and brighter.
And for the finished
look… Viola! Contouring ala Kim Kardashian!
When
you have a look as smashing as this, your nails don’t have to be flamboyant.
Rather, they’d look much better bare, healthy, and clean. So to keep them
healthy, I eat right and avoid prolonged use of nail polishes and apply
Locycare Nail Gel daily. It’s a serum for your nails that has loads of nutrients
to revive the nails beds. I’ve been using mine for months now and loving the
result! People often comment on how nice my French tips are and imagine how
surprised they were when I tell them my nails are bare, polish-free!
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