Contouring Products

Jan 5, 2011

Ashley C.

What are some of your favorite products you use to contour your face to bring out your natural bone structures??

Im looking into a new palette or product to pick up just not sure what to get that isnt full of shimmer.
i have used these:

MAC Buff or Sincere blush
Benefit hoola Box Blush
Physicians Formula mosaic powder in medium

Jan 5, 2011

Brianna G.

normally all i use is a powder foundation several shades darker than me to contour.. so i use MAC MSF Natural in Medium deep. I also heard MAC's powder blush in blunt is good as well!

Jan 5, 2011

Andrea F.

Ooo, I love Sincere as a contour! But I also really like Estee Lauder's Bronze Goddess Matte Bronzer.. Smashbox' Contour kit is reeallly nice. & Smashbox' bronze lights. 

Jan 5, 2011

Yasmin K.

I use three shades of foundation so I can blend it better and it looks more natural than powder. I use my normal foundation for all over coverage, a lighter one down my nose and at other areas for highlight and a darker shade to contour. 

Jan 6, 2011

Ashley C.

I have tried the foundation method but i like the powder a bit more. I havent tried any Estee Lauder products and i am dying to try the liquid liner so i will def. check out the matte bronzer!!

Jan 6, 2011

Amanda K.

i used to use bone beige/emphasize when it came together.. now i believe they sell the dark shade at pro stores but i use blunt by mac i like it better i'd say.. then i mix it with a little refined golden bronzer when blending to make it natural.. i also have used hoola, which i have to say, not a fan of, as well as lise watiers colour wheel.. you can always use a matte e/s if you need!

Jan 6, 2011

Ashley C.

@ amanda i have been wanting to try blunt! Thanks girl

I picked up 2 pallido mosaic blush/bronzer duos and the color spice is such a gorgeous contour color!! not as dark as i wanted it but i was soooo surpised! i picked it up on sale at ulta today!!

Jan 7, 2011

Breanna B.

Makeup Forever has a highlight and contour powder palette, I love it :). It's called the Sculpting Kit

Jan 7, 2011

Victoria S.

Hi Ashley! I agree with Brianna, using a powder a several shades darker than your skintone is going to be more effective at contouring than a bronzer is for a couple of reasons:

1. Bronzers are usually designed with shimmer/glow particles. Contouring is supposed to give the illusion of a receding shadow. Shimmer does just the opposite...it makes it stand out!

2. Bronzers typically are warmer toned than regular skin powder. Because bronzer is supposed to give the illusion of a sunkissed healthy tan, it contains those reddish orange undertones which can look great in the summertime, but not year round. Orangey/brown contour stripes on your cheeks?? Nottttt a good look.

Powder foundations and pressed powders are formulated to mimic skins natural tones, so choosing a darker version of your skintone will give you a more naturally contoured look, like it's supposed to be there! I hope this helps :)

Jan 2, 2012

Theresa G.

@Victoria Great Advice!

Jan 2, 2012

Megan-Rose Core MUA C.

Inglot do contour powders jus go in and find your rite shade, also illamasque do a gorgeous one called writhe suits most skin tones and smells amazing or get even by benefit in number 3

Jan 2, 2012

Maria Y.

I actually got one from mac i think it is called deep golden from their natural skinfinish collection, and this really works for me with a blush.
But i recently bought sleek make up contour kit, and i read that is should be good as well. You should try bobbi brown bronzer,have heard some good reviews on them. 

Jan 2, 2012

Jane A.

I really like NYC Sunny Bronzer. I didn't really like bronzers, because as Victoria mention they have some shimmer to it. But the Sunny Bronzer is a matte color, and being tan already, it mimics my skin tone. Not to mention at most drugstores, it's $2.99, who doesn't love a steal??