Contouring Help For Darker Skin.

Nov 24, 2013

Kayla S.

I love how a contoured face looks, but I don't know how I should do it. Any tips?

Nov 24, 2013

Nadra J.

There's an article on the editorial section on this website.

Nov 24, 2013

Kayla S.

What's the name of the article?

Nov 24, 2013

Stephanie S.

Just search contouring in the editorial section, it's the last one.

Nov 24, 2013

Kayla S.

Thank you so much!

Nov 24, 2013

Nadzhe G.

When contouring darker skin always use a product with shimmer/highlight in it, matte brozers tend to make you look like there is dirt on your skin so be careful lol.

Nov 24, 2013

Kayla S.

Oh ok, yea I have a shimmery bronzer but didn't think it would look right, but thanks!

Nov 24, 2013

Symone B.

^ no, no, no! That is totally incorrect. That is totally wrong for any skin tone. Never use anything with a shimmer to contour. Contouring is always matte. Period. Shimmer reflects light and contouring is about creating a shadow. Light brings things forward which is the opposite of contouring.

Any who, as a dark skin girl I feel your pain. It's easy highlight. Just use a 1-2 shades lighter concealer or foundation. Set the highlight with a powder to ensure staying powder. Can be translucent or the same color as the highlight. Only use shimmer highlights on the top of your cheek bones. You contour you may have to get creative. I use a dark brown matte eyeshadow. Doesn't matter what you use as long as it's cool toned and matte.

Destiny Godley is the best YouTube guru for the best dark skin tutorials: http://youtu.be/ZeN49cUzxfU

Nov 24, 2013

Nadzhe G.

I think you don't need to contoure maybe just a highlight is what I'm thinking of lol.

Nov 24, 2013

Symone B.

Maybe you were.

Nov 24, 2013

Nadzhe G.

I think I just said that but thanks..

Nov 24, 2013

Kayla S.

Ok thank you so much Symone! That was truly having problems with that.