Thank You, Thank You, Thank you!! Can’t tell you how many videos I have had to watch to finally find one that explained bronzer & contour so well. All the why’s & how’s. Also, appreciate your concise clarity!
I love this video! I have been cheap and have used to bronzer to contour for years not understanding why my contour never looked right lol thanks for explaining why and how to properly apply both 😊
I think the analogy you were searching for in describing the purpose of contour is shadow! It's supposed to mimic the shadow the higher facial bones would naturally create. Contour exaggerates that shadow you may, or may not otherwise, have. Or it helps to receed by darkening the higher hairline; rounder jawline. I wanted to yell out SHADOW as you were talking. LOL
You said that you should only put blush on the apples of your cheeks, and that otherwise it would look dated. If you’re familiar with makeup artist Wayne Goss, he says for more mature women (40+) you should not put it on the apples but instead start in the midpoint between your nose and ear and take it back to the hairline. 🤔 He said this causes a “lifting” effect that makes you look more youthful.
Amanda Stone I’m glad I’m not the only one. So I wonder...is it just a matter of taste or has anyone tested both ways to see which is more flattering? 😀
I was always taught that regardless of age your blush and your bronzer should connect or meet on your cheekbone between your eye and ear. Which is essentially what she did; it all blended together. If you think blush weighs down your cheeks it might be the color or the matte-ness of the shade. I always find it's hard to nail apple of cheek application because it's easy to get it too close to your nose and then my face looks smushed, ha.
Thank you thank you thank you you beautiful soul. So many mistake contour and bronzer for the same thing, even my 'professional' makeup artist teachers. It has never made any logic sense to me as bronzer, much like highlight sometimes has a shimmer, and is a lot warmer than what the shadows of your face should be, thank you thank you thank you. I also could never figure out how to use it until you because everyone says something different. Thank you
I don't need you to see me from down the street . . . 😂😂😂 You are so funny! And thanks for the tips, cause, well, let's just say you've helped me do the sighted world a favor. 😬
Makeup Geek has some really nice contours and so does Inglot. And they are both fairly moderately priced, in fact I think both charge $16 (if you just want the pan.) Both have a lot of beautiful shades to choose from and both have really nice formulas. Not TOO pigmented, but buildable...just as a cheek product should be imo.
Caitlin Thomas I love their eyeshadows too. I have 2 extra large magnetic palettes full plus the MannyMUAxMUG palette lol I have tons of other really good eyeshadow palettes as well but I always reach for my MUG. I haven’t even purchased an eyeshadow palette in ages bc they just seem to sit there since I always use my MUG shadows instead.
Video idea! Not sure if anyone else struggles with this but...Something that I struggle with is the 'lighting' when trying to apply my makeup. Sometimes my lit up round mirror doesn't give me accurate lighting. So I run around the house using various mirrors with various lighting from the windows...still not sufficient. Even my bathroom lighting isn't that great. What do you use? I'm guessing your regular makeup-routine lighting is different from your "filming lighting"? Again, I just wonder if anyone else struggles with lighting?
Sylvia Yes! I agree! I try to go by a window for natural light but I’m not sure if that’s the best plan (and doesn’t work at all when it’s dark out obviously) I would appreciate this too!
Find bulbs that have a 5000k light spectrum- this mimics the natural daylight- not too yellow or blue. You can find the light color/rating on the LED bulb packaging if you’re looking in the store. Also, best to have even lighting all the way around your face. I use my lit close up mirror for more detailed work, but I balance it by looking in my fully lit vanity style mirror. I hope this helps 💕
I agree, the blush ended up in a strange place and shape. I prefer the "dated" placement of blush - from the middle of the (smileless) cheek towards the temple rather than towards the shoulder 😄
Great explanation! I think for me the confusion is when I see you tubers using two products (one for contour and one for bronzer) but they are literally the same color and it seems they put them directly in the same place. Yet they refer to them as separate steps. It makes no sense to me to put on a warm liquid “contour” followed by a warm powder bronzer in the same exact areas of the face. Why do they do this???!! It’s what has been my biggest source of confusion.
Olivia Mae Yes you can! Just use a light hand make sure your contour is ashy ( I’ve even seen very pale people use an almost grey color) you don’t want any warmth in all in your contour. And try to stay away from bronzers that are too orange.
Delila Farrell If you’ve never tried bronzer and you want to just dabble without spending a bunch of money, go for the Physician’s Formula Butter Bronzer. I think there are 2-3 different shades. But the formula is GORGEOUS. It’s just like it’s name suggests, like butter (and it smells like summer.) PF isn’t the cheapest brand at the drugstore, but I always see sales for their stuff. But I highly recommend the Butter Bronzer. It really is beautiful. Not too orange like some bronzers can be :)
Delila Farrell No problem:) Just an fyi, unless you are SUPER pale, don’t get the “light” version. I know they have the original version and the light, they may have a darker version now but I’m not sure about that. But I mistakenly picked up the light version the first time I tried it and it was way too light. Like, it didn’t even show up on my face. And I’m pretty pale. So get the original version, unless like I said you are very very pale, which it doesn’t seem to be the case judging by your videos (you are beautiful btw :) ) Anyways, I hope you love it!
Light hand maybe? I’ve wondered the same. The face seems almost too small to place all the products we put on it! In one cheek area most makeup enthusiasts use contour, bronzer, blush and highlight! No wonder it can get muddy!!
I love your explanations. But, for some of us more “mature” ladies would we apply differently? Would it be possible for you to do a drug store tutorial on this again. I certainly don’t want to pay big money for products I may open and say....no way that looks terrible. 🤦🏼♀️ I am behind but trying to look like I have an idea. Thank you seriously!!
If you purchase products from Ulta or Sephora and don't like them you can return them. :) I never buy makeup at a drug store anymore for this reason. I never feel like I waste money.
Search RU-vid for videos that compare products and offer drug store options. Tati is the Queen of product reviews. Search her and you’ll immediately find videos about drugstore options for high end products. And why would being older change the placement of most products? I can see eye makeup being an issue for mature skin but I don’t see how being older would make any difference on your base (foundation, concealer, contour, etc).
kathleen halvorsen Makeup Geek and Inglot both have some good contours. Makeup Geek has it set up by skin tone too (fair, light, medium, deep)so it makes it easy to find the best one for you. Inglot has TONS of shades as well. These are just a couple for those who can’t or don’t want to spend the money for the Kevin Aucoin that she uses :)
