Do You Contour Before Or After?
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Jun 12, 2013
Karen S.
If you contour before won't it just fade away once you apply foundation? I use liquid foundation by the way and finish with powder to make it look matte :) but if you contour after won't it make it obvious? x) lol I really need to know! thanks.
Jun 12, 2013
Sandra L.
If you put it on after it shouldnt make it obvious if you blend it out right. Some people do it under their foundation using a creme bronzer, as well as the highlight and then add a light foundation over it.
Jun 12, 2013
Maddie L.
I use a powder bronzer and put it on after my foundation :) another great way is using a slightly darker foundation in the hollows of your cheeks to give an flawless contour :)
Jun 12, 2013
Brittany A.
I say contour after and just make sure you blend out well.
Jun 12, 2013
Rachel R J.
It depends on what finish you're going for. You can contour before or after your foundation. Kim kardashian uses both methods a lot of the time. There are many YouTube videos that show how she contours.
Jun 12, 2013
Sophia L.
After.. I prime my face then apply my foundation then powder then concealer under the eyes and last (for the face) put bronzer and a lil blush
Jun 12, 2013
Karen S.
thanks dolls!
Jun 12, 2013
Eileen A.
I contour after my foundation but I've always been interested on how to contour before or if it was even possible! Thanks Jacqueline for the great tips and advice! :)
Jun 12, 2013
Jessica M.
Jacqueline is the best!! I love her advice. I've learned so much from her.
Jun 12, 2013
Eileen A.
I agree Jessica! I love Jacqueline and Alma.... wherever she is :))) Definitely my 2 Fav's!
Jun 12, 2013
Amanda B.
Before. Its just easier to blend and your lines aren't so harsh.
Jun 12, 2013
Jessica O.
After
Jun 12, 2013
Amanda F.
I contour after I apply my foundation, just make sure you blend it well x
Jun 12, 2013
Grace K.
Blend blend blend blend!
Jun 12, 2013
Yaneth G.
Jun 12, 2013
Diana T.
I do it after I set my liquid makeup but I only use bronzer/highlighter nothing too dramatic just enough for an overall glow.
Jun 12, 2013
Jessica M.
I agree with you Eileen.
Jun 13, 2013
Kathryn L.
I always wondered when people did their highlighting and contouring. I personally apply Bb cream all over then highlight and contour then apply a mineral powder over top and it all blends in. Works for me!
Jun 14, 2013
Corinne I.
I contour after foundation, concealer, and powder :)
May 28, 2014
Amanda G.
I conceal eyes, than foundation, than contour and highlight.
Dec 30, 2015
Phoebe R.
Hi Hun! I bought an amazing cream contour, highlight and conceal pallet from eBay for just £1.75! And I like to use that before my foundation. After I go over with my hoola benefit bronzer and a Laura geller highlight powder ☺️ hope this helps