Contouring is the technique of makeup that gives a structured look to the face. It draws attention to the important parts of the face. Contouring is an art that helps to define the features of the face by creating a look of high cheek bones and a slim nose and chin. This technique is popular with stage artists and film celebrities. Contouring requires a professional hand to blend the whole process and give a natural face.
Benefits of Contouring
Contouring helps to minimize the awkward areas of the face and improve their appearance by making them look lean, thin and attractive. It is helpful in softening the sharp edges of a square face. Edges can also be created for the round face. Cheek contouring makes the face look slim by enhancing the hollows on the face. Contouring the forehead and temple helps to divert the attention to the eyes and mouth. The nose is contoured to make it look small in size. This art is most beneficial for round and plump faces.
Steps of contouring
Foundation and concealer The first step in the contour make-up process is applying the base or foundation on the face. A concealer must be used to hide the imperfections of the face by highlighting the centre of the face.
Bronzer will help to highlight the cheek bones. The best bronzer is a shade darker than the natural colour of the skin and it should be in matte finish. The bronzer must be brushed from the ear along the hairline, coming under the jaw and to sides of the nose. The colour near the ear must be deep as the shadow falls in that area.
Blush is applied in the area of the cheek which becomes prominent while smiling. Warm terracottacolour is best for Indian skin. Blush should be applied with a blush brush and blended well with the bronzer. It should gradually fade in colour.
Highlighter must be applied on the area of the face which shines in the light. It should be blended around the eye and taken down to the apple of the cheek. The highlighter can be brushed lightly over the nose, centre of the forehead and on the chin.
Contour kits for Indian skin
Sleek face contour kit is available in three shades—light, medium and dark. Indian skin is tanned skin; hence the medium kit is perfect for them. This kit is a UK brand that is a classy and compact kit with complete instructions. The medium kit is perfect for the Indian skin. There are two compartments in the kit – one containing the powder and the other containing the highlighter. The shades of the product are completely matte which help in contouring the nose, cheekbones and jawline. The colours do not give a muddy or artificial look on the Indian skin because they are brown in shade with no red tone. The shade of the highlighter is light peachy gold whichis suitable for all skin tones. It does not give a patchy or blotchy look as the texture is smooth and blends well. There is no glitter in the highlighter and so can be used for day or night makeup. It does not have any side effect like allergy or irritation on the skin. The effect of contouring with the sleek kit lasts well for 6-7 hours.
MAC Bronzing Powder Matte – Rs 5,911
This Bronze is a firm and soft bronzing powder. It is matte in texture and contains no shimmers and these qualities make it more popular for contouring. The shades are best suitable for Indian tan skin tone. The powder blends easily and does not give a patchy or blotchy appearance. The effect of contouring with MAC lasts for 4-5 hours.
The Balm Bahama Mama Bronzer – Rs 2110
The bronzer is a sandy brown bronzer that is perfect for the Indian skin. It does not have an orange tone or contains any shimmers, which are the normal contents of other Indian Contouring products. It is smooth in texture and can be easily applied with the help of a brush. The effect of Balm Bahama lasts for more than six hours and then it starts fading, but dos not give a blotchy look.
NYX Contour & Highlight Powder
This is a perfect combo of highlight and contour powder.The compact is in two parts – one contains the highlight powder and the other is the contour powder. The contour powder contains a high quantity of pigment and so only a small amount is used at a time which spreads well with a brush. It is one of the best powders that last for about 10 hours.
Elizabeth Arden Pure Minerals Bronzer
The particular bronzer contains very minute shimmers which infuse into the skin and a give a lovely glow to the face. The bronzer powder is of average pigment which blends well with the skin. The effect of this contouring lasts for about five hours. The kit also contains a small kabuki applicator which comes handy in the application of the powder.
Smash box step by step contour kit from Sephora
This is an exclusive contouring skin for Indian skin tone which is brown shade. The kit contains three shades from light medium to dark for defining, bronzing and highlighting the complexion. The set contains a contouring palette and an angled brush to help in application. It also offers step by step tips for sculpting the face. The shades are suitable for three tones of brown skin tone which are main skin tone of Indian women.
Too faced Cocoa Contour Chiselled to Perfection from Sephora – Rs 7,175
This is a unique contouring kit that highlights the important features and minimizes the awkward parts in just few steps. The kit provides two sculpting shades, a matte highlighter and a light shade. The contents give a soothing chocolate scent. The product does not contain any harmful chemicals and is vegan free, gluten free and cruelty free. The different shades blend together to give a perfect shade to the Indian skin tone which is on the browner side.
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