Steps For Contouring...?

Jan 31, 2015

Nikelle B.

I'm not a full face makeup wearer at all but I think it looks so pretty and I want to try out some of these great things in my stash.

when you contour do you still use foundation and concealer or does a contour kit take the place of all of that? and what order do you use them in? I'm so confused and I wouldn't want to look like a product from a Hostess factory lol
even though I do love cake! haha

what steps do you take to look gorgeous?!

Jan 31, 2015

Alexis C.

Personally I put on foundation and use a concealer lighter than my skin/foundation to highlight. I put the concealer in triangle shapes under my eyes, a little on the center of my chin, on the Cupid's bow, down the center of my nose, and a little on the center of my forehead. I blend all the concealer with a makeup sponge, set it with translucent powder, and then contour with Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Matte Bronzer (it's cool toned even though it's a bronzer) under my cheekbones, under my jawline, and down the sides of my nose. (:

Jan 31, 2015

Sarah N.

Yeah I'd definitely look into youtube as well but we are here to help so I'll do my best to explain.. I usually never use concealer to actually hide blemishes or dark circles since I don't have any but when I highlight & contour I still use foundation, I personally feel it looks better with a smooth & even canvas that's my opinion tho. I prime, foundation, the use a light coverage concealer in a shade 1 to 2 shades lighter than my skin tone and highlight under my eyes in the reverse triangle shape, the bride of my nose and anywhere else you want to high light. then I apply a darker concealer or foundation stick (again sheer coverage) on the sides of my nose, along my temples my jawline and my cheek bones. I blend the highlight then the contour. I then apply a powder highlighter over my cream highlighter to set it & powder contour over the cream Contour. I then apply blush between the highlight and contour on my cheeks and blend it all together with a clean brush. this is what I do for a full h&c. there are days I just prime, foundation and do h&c in powder form & don't always do my nose. it depends on your face shape where you'll apply the product and your preference for how much you do. I'm planning on ordering a cream h&c palette but until then that's what I do.

Jan 31, 2015

Sarah N.

Lol I must have been writing that as Alexis posted, I use the too faced sometimes as well I love it

Jan 31, 2015

Alexis C.

I'm aware you shouldn't contour with bronzer but, as I said, the Too Faces Chocolate Soleil is cool toned, not warm toned, so it's fine for contouring (:

Jan 31, 2015

Angela J.

Yeah a warm toned bronzer is a definate don't. I use the same one as the ladies above. It's a better contour shade than any powder I've bought made specifically for contouring tbh:)

Jan 31, 2015

Nikelle B.

Thank you all so much for your feedback. it definitely helped me understand it a little better.
I just wasn't sure if contouring took the place of your foundation/concealer.
it does make sense to start with foundation to make the blending easier... hence the term "foundation".
I will definitely keep all of your tips in mind when I finally give it a try!

Jan 31, 2015

Nikelle B.

Thank you so much Ms J!
that info helps a whole lot as well.. as always!
now my next problem is I don't know my face shape lol
I would think round because of all the rounded edges lol

I received the rcma contour palette in my lucky bag and I'm just so intimidated to try it.

Feb 1, 2015

Kathryn R.

Don't be intimidated!! It's so awesome for HAC! I use it like, every day! Once you practice a bit you'll have it down. It is by FAR my fav product to highlight and contour with. And don't you love when Jacqueline answers your posts? I seriously screen shot everything she says so I don't forget it.  😊

Feb 1, 2015

Nikelle B.

Thanks Kathryn!
I always love seeing the looks you come up with it. wish I could be as creative as you with makeup.

I totally love when she answers one of my post; her and Alma. it always make me smile from ear to ear!  :)