How to: Contoured nose??

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Anabel V.

Feb 23, 2014

Anabel V.

I've been wondering..how exactly do you do it and what products can you use on light skin?

Hannah K.

Feb 23, 2014

Hannah K.

Don't use bronzer.

Anabel V.

Feb 23, 2014

Anabel V.

Thanks Chanel. do you apply it before or after foundation? I might sound like an air head but I know nothing about this!

Grace C.

Feb 23, 2014

Grace C.

After foundation otherwise you will be smudging it or covering it up.

Aurora S.

Feb 23, 2014

Aurora S.

If it's a powder then apply after foundation but some people use a cream contour color and contour before foundation but I prefer after as it makes more of a difference in what you're contouring. Like it's easier to adjust because when it's under the foundation it sheers down too much for me

Leslie S.

Feb 23, 2014

Leslie S.

This is the one thing I am the most uncomfortable with Tbh. I have used a light bronzer in the past and know it's probably not the best after reading these posts recently. So, as a intro contour powder what would you ladies recommend. I'd like something more drug store level so I can really play with it while not wasting a ton of money.

Dawn B.

Feb 23, 2014

Dawn B.

For powder you can use any face powder in about 2 shades darker than your skin tone. for cream I like the crayon style concealers, in also about 2 shades darker than your skin.

Leslie S.

Feb 23, 2014

Leslie S.

Thanks! I'll have to look into this. I really like nyx products also, so this is a great option.

Anabel V.

Feb 23, 2014

Anabel V.

Thanks girls! Especially you Velen :) I was browsing through the sephora website and couldn't figure out what to buy for this.

Alma M.

Feb 23, 2014

Alma M.

Just a quick run down,Grey tone is needed nothing more. grey like your shadow when you stand outside.That's the effect your going for when it comes to contour if you use brown or any other colors it will give an appearance of a boxers face lol  :-)

Alma M.

Feb 23, 2014

Alma M.

It's usually grey tone because it's the mimic of shadowing, you know when you look in the mirror and you have that natural grey tone to the hollows of the cheek? That's what the aim is and when a red tone or brown is thrown in it it gives off a harsh finish and looks like a over powered streak and defeats the purpose of actual structure.All colors added after the effect of contour is just added to finish off the technique but not same form for the nose it will need to stay in the grey color because if you add the other colors that can go real bad really quick it gives off a bruised looked and can also be noticed off the bat since light hits that area right away and it's very noticeable if not blended well or color not on point.I use to use smash box contour powder but sadly for some odd reason which I don't understand they have discontinued it ugh but now I'm looking at the Kevyan Aucoin sculpt powder that jackie had recommended and I'm curious about the Anastasia Kit which seems to be out of stock.I do how ever if need be use a foundation just one or two shades darker then the skin tone nothing more but I'm truly light handed with it and blend it to the Max lol.Hope this made sense Velen :-)..I'll add a pic of red tone contour in the nose gone bad

Alma M.

Feb 23, 2014

Alma M.

Here's another

Leslie S.

Feb 24, 2014

Leslie S.

Good info as always Alma. Thanks for the details.

Anabel V.

Feb 24, 2014

Anabel V.

Alma, you're a life saver :)

Alma M.

Feb 24, 2014

Alma M.

Lol,your welcome ladies :)

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