HOW TO: HIGHLIGHT & CONTOUR (BEGINNER FRIENDLY) | AALIYAHJAY 

I love how she addressed those who constantly call her cakey out of spite and she did it with a smile looking completely unaffected. That encouraged me.

When you already know how to contour & highlight but you js here for Aaliyahhhh ❤️

Best makeup tutorial I've seen. Straight to the point and explains why you do it the way you do while still giving us other options. I love this.

I just want to say... WHO DISLIKED THIS VIDEO honestly this is the BEST tutorial I've ever seen like the video don't hate it and first of all why is everyone saying stuff like her face is soooo full like be quiet I don't understand these people 😑😒

Everyone talking about her face got chubby...ugh this is why so many girls feel so self conscious about themselves(myself included) because we can't even post stuff or gain a few pounds without folks commenting on it, like gaining weight is so bad or not normal for humans to do! The pressure to be skinny or remain skinny is so real these days! I look in the mirror and hate what I see back but I am working on changing it but meanwhile seeing how many people get shamed so much is why so many people have plastic surgery to try to feel better. Either way this is a great tutorial. Stay encouraged y'all.

Rita Voor Me too! I just started wearing makeup!!! So far, through youtube I learned that... 1. Moisturize 2. Eyebrows 3. Prime face 4. Colour correct 5. Foundation 6. Highlight with concealer 7. Bake with Banana/buttercup powder 8. Set the rest of the face with face powder (skin colour) 9. While waiting for bake prime eyelids. 10. Do your eyeshadow looks. 11. Dust off the bake powder and face powder. 12. Cream contour 13. Set contour with powder 14. Apply some blush 15. Apply some Highlight ✨ 16. Apply lip liner and or just lipstick/lipgloss 17. Set your face with a setting spray!! BOOOOOOOM!! SLAYYY.

As a 60 yr. old, i am yet learning so much from you🏵I appreciate you!

I’ve watched so many videos trying to learn how to apply makeup correctly...this has been the best hands down! I love that you take the time to explain what you’re using, how & why. Thank you!

Happy womens day Aaliyah and to all the women watching this vid! 🙂❤❤

The footage, the way it was edited, how you took your time to explain throughly was great!

I've searched and studied different people for months now and you were the only to really explain everything step by step. I love it. You are gorgeous!

This video is giving me LIFE!!! I've always considered myself good at make-up application, and have forgotten how to do everything given the two (2) year break from it with Covid, where the most I've worn is a swipe of mascara. The lighting is fab. The music is complementary, not too high in volume (a pet peeve of mine!!!), and I can clearly hear your voice. Your presentation, energy, and look are smashing! I'm delighted to have found you and your work! Be blessed always! 💗❤️💗

👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾 Yess I was here way back when you had the big black hair dryers all in your back ground frame!! 😂😂 love you, so inspiring and resilient ! 💕💕

This is what you call a tutorial! Actual informative content. Love this & you, Aaliyah ❤️

this is BY FAR the best makeup tutorial i’ve ever seen to help me learn how get better at makeup 😭 THANK YOU 😭👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

Out of all the make up tutorial, this is by far my favorite. You know your products well and made it very clear on what to do and what not to do. Love it, keep more coming 🤗

Why isn't Aaliyah at 1 million subs yet?!?! she's so dopeeee

I loooooooooove that this video is actually educational. I learned like 4 things. Thanks for being an awesome teacher.

THEE BEST MAKEUP TUTORIAL I have ever seen! What impressed me was when she said the contour does not have to be long (as a lot of people do) but what really sold me was when she blended the powder (to match her complexion) and then dusted it off a bit.... other people be using this Snow White powder and leaving it like how they applied it looking like idk what. I’m really big on the natural look and using hair and makeup as a way to accentuate your looks so like i can tell you have on makeup but it blends really well to avoid the common look that has me thinking “You didn’t have to put on all that makeup”. To be honest, she put on more than I prefer but the way she applied it and blended it made it look like she wasn’t caking all kind of product on her face. I appreciate that! Hands down, thee best tutorial!

14 min felt like 4 minutes great video i loved it i learned sooooo muchhh haha new subscriber

Girl you can't be uploading while I'm at work. Now I gotta go hide in the closet just to watch this video 😂❤️

Yes girl. I remember the a&d ointment days

I usually get annoyed watching influencers hair and makeup videos. I tend to gravitate towards those who are authentic and aren't trying too hard. This video nailed it. Authentic, easy to follow, no forced add-ons to the video....just right. The only makeup influencer I've subscribed to. Thank you!

I want to cry because I've watched zillions of tutorials and this is THEEEE BEST. THANK YOU. I'VE LEARNED SO MUCH.

👵👵👵👵👵👵 day one team, out here🙋. She slayed without foundation as well

I don't know if you use a setting spray but the nyx dewy setting spray also helps with cakey makeup. My skin is dry as well and every time I use that setting spray it gives those powders I apply a nice dewy look. So happy for you girl, you're putting more time into your content that's always great. I love watching your videos.

Everybody talks about this girl but she just sat here and explained everything to me step by step.

U pretty with and without makeup

👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾 Where the Day Ones At ? ❤️❤️

I've watched about 100 contour videos and this had honestly been my favorite .

Thank u! Finally a makeup video for dry skin especially in the winter months! I feel like I can contour, highlight, and blend correctly. I always noticed my light spots on my face after applying makeup and thinking I’m not putting enough product. I end up putting too much or the wrong type of foundation. It used to frustrate me to the point I stopped wearing make for a while. This video gave me the confidence to try again.

The best beginner video I've seen. So easy to follow

Aaliyah representing the dry face girls❤️

Everytime you say Nivea I think of justin saying "we are gona call her Nivea" during the last story time 😂😂

I really love MsAaliyahJay not only because she teach us how to get flawless but she also walk us through step by step for new beginners, and i really appreciate that its not too much its just right thanks Aaliyah😍😘

She rlly helped me a lot b/c I rlly don't know how to do makeup and I don't even know how to fill in eyebrows so tysm😘

This is the BEST tutorial you ever did. Love how detailed it was. So proud of you 💕

SIIIIS this lighting, this editing, this whole video is yass 😍😍😍

The fact that she took her time and explain was everything 🤗 this has helped me so much! The best tutorial I seen!!! Ty so much it was well needed for me!! Oh and her personality rocks! She's beautiful but very down to earth 💓👯

She’s so beautiful and this is the BEST beginner makeup tutorial I have seen. PERIODT

We Need A Inner Wing Vid NEXTT !!

❤️❤️❤️ a video for the girls with dry skin! It seems like every beauty guru has oily skin and uses all matte products 🙄 Thank you for this. I just told myself that I wasn't buying anymore makeup but you sold me on that foundation and powder. Ulta here I come! 🏃🏾‍♀️💨

This is really explanatory..... Thanks. I love the part where you made it clear that every oily application must be followed by setting with a powder.... It's a game changer for me

i remember when u used a&d ointment!! u taught me everything i know

You really have upped your video game 😩🙌🏾

I see less hating people when she talks more, last video y'all had the most to say. She obviously did nothing to her face. I love this girl ❤️

You look great with or without makeup you have a natural beauty that is undeniably obvious and an attitude that is very appealing

Hey boo for dry skin go to An african braid shop and get the black soap. It has shea butter in it and OMG it's so moisturizing! I use that with a coco butter stick or nivea and wallah face moisturized and clears blemishes.

Did anyone else have a mini heart attack in the beginning of the video when she started talking but you couldn't hear her bc the music was to loud 😂😂

👵🏽👵🏽👵🏽👵🏽👵🏽 Girl u had the A&D Ointment, only used concealer never foundation lol Nyx Eyebrow gel I remember it all lol Bun with the baby hairs SLICK! That green bodycon dress!! Lol yaassssssssss the selfie videos of you lip singing on Instagram lol I've been here since DAY ONE!!! #A1aaliyahjayfamily!!!

Anybody else love the way her make up exactly matches her skin , so satisfying.

Thank you so much. You’ve made contour/highlight so much easier to follow. Nuff love from 🇯🇲🇯🇲

Yes girl shea butter is bomb! you can use it from head to toe LITERALLY. Good for dry skin 💕

I am so glad you went back to the basics. Great expectations of each makeup element.

she's so pretty with and without makeup and i love her makeup tutorials

I'm 38 and just now learning to do makeup I on a whim decided I wanted to learn and went and spent $300 at cvs 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️ I've been through a dozen videos already to no avail but literally your first 3 minutes alone helped me so much already thank yousomuch🥰🥰🥰.. I'm going to stick around I've been struggling for the last 2 hours and haven't been able to get past the foundation and concealer... I know you can save me from giving up ❤🤍❤🤍

This is why I love her so much, she makes everything easier to understand and you can follow step by step

Yes I remember when you used A&D ointment and NO Foundation!! DEADASS you were still was poppin 💁🏽 TBH you inspired me to go through with creating my channel.! I love you girl #MyFAV 👯 👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼👵🏼

You look gorgeous with or without makeup. You go girl. Thanks for the video.

I cannot find anyone who explains makeup application better than MsAalyahYay.

This was so informative!!! You explaining everything perfectly, loved it :)

Aaliyah girl you killed this makeup tutorial!!I loved it been watching you for almost 4 years now and I'm so happy and proud of the progress and accomplished you have achieved. Keep it up love!!

That was the best tutorial I've seen so far! Straight to the point and simple. Thanks girl😉

When she says lets get this vid to 20,000 likes and you look down and its currently at 48k. you go sis!

I like how detailed you are. Other girls are just like, "I got this." *they put it on* "Then I'm going to put this on." *Then they put it on* I'm sitting here thinking you are suppose to be TEACHING me! Lol You should have just titled the video a tutorial not a BEGINNERS tutorial lol OVERALL I sincerely thank you.

Girl you are the one that taught me how to do makeup! I watched your pretty and flawless drugstore vid and went and bought the exact same things! Thank you, youre amazing! ❤️

I love this soft beat. This is exactly what I'm looking for, not too much... Just right!

1. I just wanna state that we are birthday twins 🥳🥰 So I look up to Aaliyah Jay for a lot of things. 2. I’m just now starting to want to wear makeup. So I felt that Aaliyah Jay’s makeup is natural but flashy and I love it. This video really helped me out a lot as far as steps, products, and the basics of beating!! Thank you Aaliyah 💜

👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾 im so proud of you, & I literally have been here since the beginning!! A&d ointment and just wearing concealer! All that! Look at you now, all famous nshit, all poppin nshit, like sis! I AM LOVING IT!

Finally no harsh nose contour! Looks 10x better! 😍

Crazy I’m watching this video 1 day before it was uploaded. It was meant . Been into make up these last few weeks! Getting better & better

I have never done my makeup before and this video was very informative and you explained why with every step. I’m going to try makeup now. I’m not so nervous

I def remember when u use to use the a&d ointment 😄 and when u didn't put foundation on your forehead lol. So happy that I've gotten to see you and your channel grow. So happy for u!! 😍😘

I can never understand these make up tutorials, but literally watching yours really makes me feel like I can go and do my own, job well done girl!

wow this was so simple...I legit learned so much and can't wait to play around

she makes me wanna start doing make up it seems so easy after watching this. i'm natural but it seems cool.

I love how-to videos like this you're such an inspiration! Keep on the good work Aaliyah

Why does it matter if she's pregnant or not?! She killed this look! 😍😍😍

You are so good at makeup and you explain tips that many people forget. I was wondering why I was getting flash back but thanks to you I know why now under my eyes it’s bc I was putting TOO much powder but I’m gonna fix that!!! When you say this is your face you gotta blend it and take your time with doing it thats the truth you don’t wanna come out the house and all your makeup fall off!!!

she's so beautiful with or without💜😍

I would be in class watching your videos and giving out advice telling people to use a&d ointment to moisturize and they would laugh like bihhhh you don't use that I'm like yesss you do shut up this is what aaliyah use mind your business

wow her videos look so much more professional! well done gurl

Girl that african shea butter is life!

This was great. Thank you for taking your time and explaining the difference between foundation and contour. I have a wedding tomorrow so I hope can do this flawlessly!!!

Missed these back to basic tutorials Aaliyah😍 She's bacckkkk! 😘

Girl, you make it look so easy! I really needed this video, thank you so much for posting this!

I been searching and searching for the perfect video to explain how to apply makeup for "beginner beginners" AND you did just that. I LOVE how you explained everything and your makeup is everything!!!!. With your instruction I think I'm ready to go but my only concern is idk which color 1) foundation 2) which color concealer 3) which color highlight to get... We are the same complexion as well. Thank You Boo for helping me 😩😊

I literally been dropping other youtubers cause i like yours better no matter what look you do it look so neat and natural and i hate when ppl do color lips (hate it) but u huntyyyyyy youuuuuuu i love it

people who dislike her videos or this video in particular WHY??? genuine question. what's not to like? the makeup? I just wanna know

👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾👵🏾 that A & D ointment had yo skin popping tho. 😂 Remember when you would only use concealer?

Thankyou so much you got me looking poppin in highschool. This was so helpful u said all the reasons why we set and everything n how u don't want ur fave to look .. very detailed

Girl you’re soooo good at tutorials. Like you actually teach us why to do things and how it affects you. Lmao I’m sick of girls captioning their videos “tutorial x” then basically doing a get ready with me because they ain’t saying shit. Shoutout to you fr!

no other youtuber explained makeup this well . thank you so much ! i learned a lot 😘😘😘

I loooove how you broke everything down 😍😍 great tutorial

the best makeup teacher periodddd

Watching her has made me get so much better at make up and she explains it so well not speeding through it

Yaaaaassssss sis. I needed this. My contour game was on a 5 outta 10. but you got me on FLEEK TODAY. okay?

Thanks for this video. I been trying to learn how to contour for the longest.

Never seen such a beautiful and natural contour. Girl you get it. And you're so pretty 😍

I love how the fox eye makeup is becoming a HUGE trend now but..... SHES BEEN DOING IT FOR YEARS